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Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that only Committee Stage of the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015 be taken at 7.30 p.m. We had agreed on the Order of Business to take Committee and Remaining Stages, but amendments have been submitted on Report Stage.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Before I call the Order of Business, I would like to propose a vote of sympathy on the deaths of the many young people who were killed in San Francisco this morning. I think we should all rise for a minute's silence. It is suggested that five people are dead and eight people are very seriously injured. Our hearts go out to the relatives of all involved and all who are there. I am sure the...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 7 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Many Members of the House have expressed their deep sympathy. It must be every parent's worst nightmare to hear that one's child has been involved in such an horrific accident. Many people still do not know whether their loved ones have survived, because it is 8 a.m. in California and people are only waking up. I am glad the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has acted by putting a...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: However, I assure Members that I certainly will bring the matter to the attention of the relevant Ministers to ensure that legislation, if necessary, is put in place and to ascertain whether such situations can be rectified for the future. Senator Bacik also raised the issue of concession holders at Clerys and that certainly is another important matter because moneys were held in trust by...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that the time allocated be extended to 4.15 p.m. to allow us to finish the debate on the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Customs Bill 2014 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 3 p.m.; No. 2, Children (Amendment) Bill 2015 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 5 p.m., No. 3, Private Members' business, Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m....

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The acting leader of the Opposition, Senator O'Donovan, raised the issue of the schedule for the rest of the term. I will make available to the leader and the Whip what we have to date. We used to meet with the Leader and the Whip every week, but that practice has not continued. I have no problem in regard to providing the information. In regard to the need to reconsider the National...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Donovan also raised issues relating to Irish Water. We have an Irish Water clinic here each week at which people can discuss individual problems with Irish Water and Members should consider attending that. Senator Healy Eames should consider that in regard to the problem she highlighted. We have a mechanism whereby such issues can be raised by Members on a weekly basis and that...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: If it is a democracy, I would like to be able to respond. I did not interrupt anybody else.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The majority of clients claiming the State pension for the first time choose to have it paid directly into an account. The majority of existing pensioners are already receiving their welfare payments by direct lodgement. Those who receive payments in cash will continue to receive them. I hope more will decide to use post offices, but it is a decision to be taken by the people concerned. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: When the Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, came to the House on 2 April, there were six speakers on the issue. Many more spoke about it today. I wonder whether those who have spoken today actually spoke on 2 April when the Minister of State was present.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It would be nice to look at the record of that debate. The Senator should not be too smart in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am answering the question to the best of my ability.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: There are smart aleck comments from the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: There are smart aleck comments from the Senator when he is here. However, he is not here that often. The Senator also referred to SPARK, Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids. This matter was raised by Senator Mary White yesterday and dealt with on the Order of Business. Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh referred to the policy on the islands. We will consider having a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: In that regard, I do not propose to deal with the post office issue today. We have a lengthy business schedule and even though she was in the House on 2 April, I will certainly endeavour to have the Minister for Social Protection come to the House as soon as possible to discuss the post office network and social welfare payments. However, I cannot accede to the Senator's request today...

Seanad: Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion allowing two or more joint committees to hold joint meetings to consider the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015 – Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Yes.