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Seanad: Business of Seanad (23 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I propose the suspension of the sitting until 11.45 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the issue of the patronage of schools. We can try to arrange a further discussion, but we held a good, comprehensive debate on the subject only a number of months ago. The Minister attended it. The Senator also discussed adult mental health. I assure him that we will hold a debate on the matter before the end of this session. The Minister is willing to...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: We might consider that at the next committee meeting on the public consultation schedule. The Betting (Amendment) Bill is on the A list and will be republished this term. As I explained previously, it was published by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine last year but has since been moved to the Department of Finance with the original Department's input. Senators Bacik, Hayden,...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on diesel laundering, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 1.10 p.m.; and No. 2, Criminal Law (Human...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Not at all.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Not at all.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: That is a load of nonsense.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator MacSharry cannot accept that he-----

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to share time with Senator Jim D'Arcy.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I will be brief. The subject raised by Senator MacSharry unquestionably is very important and is something all Members have witnessed in the constituencies in which they live throughout the length and breadth of the country. However, I find it extraordinary that some Members, including the last two speakers, have come into the Chamber without reading the Minister's response to the debate...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Unlicensed Money-Lending) Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator never encounters that on his side of the House.

Seanad: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Now.

Seanad: Decade of Centenaries Programme of Commemorations: Statements (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that we conclude the debate at 2.10 p.m. to allow the Minister respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Norris should note Senator Daly did not clarify his comments. Senator Kelly spoke on the amount of money charities are getting from the sale of tickets and so on. We had a debate in this House on enforcing the Charities Act and I presume Senator Kelly was present to make those points at that time. If not, I certainly will bring it to the attention of the Minister. I note Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the question regarding the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter. The Minister went into the other House yesterday and explained the position in his statement. With regard to the points that have been made by the Senator regarding the Minister's presence in this House, I can assure him that the Minister has practically attended every justice Bill,...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: It seems to be the way they carry on their business on the other side of the House, tabling a similar motion three weeks after another one.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Bacik also welcomed the Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill which will be discussed soon in the House. Senator Barrett and the vast majority of Senators raised a report on comments made at US Senate sub-committee hearings about Apple and taxation. I want to make it clear, as the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: -----talking down the country and jumping to conclusions about US Senate sub-committee hearings, taking them as Gospel and making allegations,-----