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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by GAA President, Mr. Larry McCarthy (26 Apr 2023)

Shane Cassells: ...of his sisters. We thank him for addressing Seanad Éireann and informing us of his historical connection to these buildings as well. I was proud to propose, along with my friend and colleague, Senator Buttimer, that he come here today after his election as uachtarán. I also welcome the ard-stiúrthóir, Tom Ryan; Ger Ryan from the Munster Council; Alan Milton and Cian...

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Shane Cassells: We will move now to the Minister's address. It gives me pleasure to welcome him to the House. I echo what Senator Buttimer said. I am delighted to see the Minister, who will deliver the railway line to Navan and ensure swift transport, in the House. He has ten minutes for his summation.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: It is great to see Senator Buttimer back in the Leader's chair. It suits him. He looks great. There has been huge reaction in the Chamber today and throughout the sporting pages in respect of the fact that 17-year-old Jake Daniels has come out as the first professional gay football player since Justin Fashanu and only the second in the world. As a 17-year-old he is to be commended. He...

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Shane Cassells: ...or a school. All of these groups, instead of doing their normal work, are remembering they are made up of members and individuals and they are reaching out to them on a continuous basis. Senator Buttimer was right in what he said earlier, that when people return to the fold of these groups they should be asked whether they are okay and that this becomes part of the norm. I acknowledge...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Jul 2020)

Shane Cassells: We were always a reforming party for education. Senator Buttimer should remember that.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Oct 2019)

Shane Cassells: Senator Buttimer is 100% right. The issue not only affects Cork. The transition between primary and secondary school is a major issue for parents right across the country.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Apr 2019)

Shane Cassells: Given what Senator Buttimer said, perhaps we could revert to members and try to agree an alternative date, possibly on the Tuesday afternoon of that week. We will agree the time with members through a circular. Is that agreed? Agreed. We will meet on 8 May but not set a specific time. I thank members for their attendance.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (15 Jan 2019)

Shane Cassells: I endorse what Senator Buttimer has said on the issue. The petitioner outlines several issues in respect of gambling and the gaming industry. The petition goes into quite an amount of detail in terms of the fact that there is a bookies or a casino in nearly every town. It states there is no body or law to protect the public from unfair practices engaged in by bookmakers. Gambling can take...