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Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: What about the CEO?

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: What about the manager of the local authority?

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: If they are invited.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Why not make it part of the Bill?

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Next Wednesday.

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2015: Second Stage (7 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister to the House. All legal practitioners, as well as those involved in law reform, human rights and children's rights will welcome this Bill which facilitates the complete closure of St. Patrick's Institution. I was justice spokesperson for my party back in 2004 when this House debated the report of the inspector of prisons, who was Mr. Justice Kinlen at the time. He...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Monday, 7 December, and Tuesday, 8 December 2015, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Finance Bill - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 2.45 p.m. with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Daly, Bacik, Cullinane and Mullins and other Senators have mentioned the Order of Business, particularly for next Monday. As the Deputy Leader has mentioned, we must deal with the Courts Bill and Prisons Bill. I do not think there is any chance of guillotining such legislation and I think both Bills will be well received by the House. As the Deputy Leader has said, there are some...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Such work is the responsibility of the Department of Justice and Equality or whoever is responsible for drafting amendments. I question why the Bill was published in the first place when so many amendments have been produced. In saying that, we will debate Committee Stage of the Bill for two hours today and we will have a further three hours of debate on Monday which should be more than...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Many other amendments deserve discussion but five hours of discussion should suffice. Senator Daly mentioned the undocumented Irish, a matter to which several Senators have alluded. The action must come from the US Government to change its laws to provide visas for the undocumented Irish in that country. I can assure the Senator that irrespective of what speech he quoted, the Government,...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Bacik has welcomed both the Courts Bill and the Prisons Bill and their provisions which I believe will be generally acceptable to everybody. Senator Paul Coghlan mentioned so-called debt investors or vulture funds. It is regrettable that they have refused to come before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform. I am sure he will make his points to...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: After Mr. Benn's speech the media has touted him as the next leader of the Labour Party in the UK. I do not want to get involved in the concerns and internal policies of any political party on the other side of the water or, indeed, on this side of the water.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is a different labour, I can assure the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Mullins and Ó Clochartaigh mentioned the problems being experienced at University Hospital Galway, especially in its accident and emergency department. Senator Ó Clochartaigh has raised the problems on several occasions, including during Commencement debates. I hope the necessary finance will be put in place to address the problems that obviously exist in the hospital....

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Some people may have been surprised to learn that Barney Curley is involved in charity work and has raised more than €5 million for schools in Africa. Most people will know him for his exploits in the betting ring where he has pulled off many coups over the years. He should be complimented on his work and the award is very fitting. I note the points made by Senator Quinn about...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Wilson mentioned rural crime, and we will have a debate. We are to discuss the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015 next Friday, and this will afford ample opportunity to discuss rural and cross-Border crime.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to public business: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, 7 December 2015 and the following arrangements shall apply:(a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) there shall be no Order of Business; (c) the business to be taken shall be confined to the items set out in the Schedule to this paragraph...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I have been following the difficulties that have been continuing with regard to groupings, etc. It is very unfair to the Minister of State and the Members who are present. Therefore, I propose the suspension of the sitting for approximately 20 minutes to allow us to sort things out in this regard.

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is the intention, as per the motion passed this morning, that we would continue with this debate on Monday. I suggest we continue as we still have another 35 minutes to go in which we can deal with a number of amendments. We will have another three hours of debate on Monday.