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Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Maurice Cummins: A ballot paper in one hand and a medical card in the other.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Maurice Cummins: His description of the budget was "unfair, unjust and unacceptable".

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Maurice Cummins: That was the slogan.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Maurice Cummins: They would not give the Minister the money.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

Maurice Cummins: We hope to be members of local authorities for another few weeks anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Maurice Cummins: I support Senator Terry regarding the obvious lack of Garda resources, particularly in light of the recent unfortunate incident in the Cathaoirleach's home county. This lack of resources is mirrored throughout the country. I ask the Government to honour at least one its promises, namely, that of providing an additional 2,000 gardaí. I also request that the Minister for Health and Children to...

Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

Maurice Cummins: I am sure that the one Labour Deputy in Connacht would not think this is a trivial matter—

Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

Maurice Cummins: —and would certainly support the motion that has been put before the House.

Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

Maurice Cummins: He would want to look after himself while he is there. I live in a city which has one senior club and one junior club – Waterpark and Waterford City – and which would not be classified as a major centre of rugby excellence. The clubs that are involved in playing and developing the game are doing a tremendous job. They are not ostracised, but rather encouraged by the Munster branch in...

Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

Maurice Cummins: Yes. The IRFU and the Connacht branch should be complimented for that. The proposal is a deterrent and certainly not an encouragement for those schools in the Connacht region. Anybody who is any good at schools level aspires to represent their province at inter-provincial level. I cannot understand why the IRFU would adopt this policy because of cost cutting. It would be similar to the GAA...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Maurice Cummins: Last week I raised the question of security and the lack of resources for the Garda in view of the circumstances in Limerick. I call on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come before the House to offer an explanation. The Government is soft on crime and there is no question that the provision of resources to the Garda has not been forthcoming, despite all the pious words we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Maurice Cummins: Less than two years ago the Leader, in her previous position as Minister for Public Enterprise, opened a modern state-of-the-art sorting office in Waterford for An Post. The plaque commemorating the event is still in place.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Maurice Cummins: It now appears An Post has decided to downgrade this facility after less than two years and have the mail sorted in Cork. Will the Leader ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to ask An Post to explain this apparent waste of funding at a time when it is closing post offices and making cuts that hurt people? It seems an extraordinary decision. I hope it is not...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Feb 2003)

Maurice Cummins: We are all to blame for that.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Feb 2003)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister. It is always gratifying to see a Waterford man in a senior position. While we have sparred with one another on numerous occasions, and will no doubt do so again in the future, I wish him continued success. There is no doubt that there was a need to introduce legislation on waste management and environmental protection in order to bring our laws into line with EU...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Feb 2003)

Maurice Cummins: It is hard enough to read.

Seanad: Iraq Crisis: Statements. (6 Feb 2003)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt. Spokespersons have 15 minutes each and all other Senators ten minutes.

Seanad: Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (11 Feb 2003)

Maurice Cummins: I concur with Senator Henry on this aspect. I welcome the four months provision because heretofore we had to wait a long time for the accounts, but why can they not be presented within, say, a further two months? "As soon as is practicable" could be forever and, like Senator Henry, I would be concerned about the section. A time limit should be included in the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

Maurice Cummins: I ask the Leader to invite to the House the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, who seems to be a popular man, as many Senators have asked that he attend. I would like a debate with him on the Government's policy, or lack thereof, on homelessness. Members of the Oireachtas do not have to go far from this House to see some of the many unfortunate people who are...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

Maurice Cummins: I ask for the Minister for the Environment and Local Government to come to the House to explain the Government's policies in relation to the matter.