Results 1-12 of 12 for standing order motion in 'Seanad debates' speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 89(1)(a) the Committee on Procedure and Privileges recommends that the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to Public Business are hereby amended as follows: (a) STANDING ORDERS 98A, 98B, 98C, 98D and 98E: '98A. (1) There shall stand established, at the commencement of every Seanad, a Select Committee which shall stand conferred with the powers...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann Relative to Public Business, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re Joint Committee on European Affairs, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, motion re Joint Committee on European Scrutiny, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 2;...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: ...I will discuss this at the leaders' meeting on Tuesday. Senators Fitzgerald, Hanafin, Quinn and McDonald asked about Seanad reform and the outcome of the debate last night on the Private Members' motion. We now know that the Minister intends to publish the White Paper and I will have no difficulty in discussing his proposals as soon as the White Paper is available. All groups and parties...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Apr 2010)

Donie Cassidy: ...said, 31 million people are employed in retail in Europe. The sector is a huge employer and I join with the Senator in welcoming this good news this morning. Senator Walsh raised non-government motion No. 37(4) on today's Order Paper which states: "That Seanad Éireann, in light of the exorbitant fees being charged by Senior and Junior Counsel, calls on the Government to introduce a...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: ...Business. I will try to agree that date in the diary and inform the House later in the week. Senators O'Toole, Norris, Boyle, Wilson, Buttimer, Cummins, Feeney and Glynn referred to an all-party motion on "head shops". I will accept the motion proposed by Senator O'Toole and, in reply to Senator Norris, will do my utmost to include it in next week's business. Senator Glynn and I, with...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: ...not later than 2 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes and on which Senators may share time; No. 2, motion re the establishment of a standing committee on internal scrutiny, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 but not earlier than 2.30 p.m. and conclude within 45 minutes, with the contributions...

Seanad: Report on Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: Motion (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ...the Lisbon Treaty: Interim arrangements on the enhanced role of the Houses of the Oireachtas, — pending the outcome of the review referred to in paragraph (f) of this Resolution, and — notwithstanding anything contained in the Orders of the Seanad of 24th October, 2007, establishing the Joint Committees on European Affairs, European Scrutiny and Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 Jun 2009)

Donie Cassidy: .... There is nothing like meeting those on the front line and hearing at first hand what it is like, so I compliment the committee on its initiative in this area. There is a Private Members' motion in the Dáil this week, so let us hope the Minister may consider additional resources for the hospital. I will not be found wanting in allocating time in the House when we see how matters...

Seanad: Friday Sitting: Motion (11 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Seanad shall meet on Friday, 12 December, 2008 at 10.30 a.m. and the provisions of Standing Orders 16 and 29 shall not apply to this sitting; the business to be transacted shall be all stages of the Health Bill 2008 and a motion of concurrence by the Seanad with the earlier signature of the Bill and the following arrangements...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, referral to committee of four justice measures, to be taken without debate; No. 2, motion re Thornton prison, referral to committee; and No. 3, the substantive motion re development of a prison in the district electoral division of Kilsallaghan. It is proposed that No. 1, motion re (i) a proposal for a Council decision on the improvement of co-operation between...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Standing Order 94A, without debate, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, statements on Chad, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ...accounts and Senator Quinn called for a debate on the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General. A number of debates have been requested this morning. Independent Senators will be proposing a motion for Private Members' business next week, so the issues raised by Senators Quinn and O'Toole could be debated then. Senator White and his team might consider addressing their priorities...