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

Maurice Cummins: We should proceed.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.55 p.m.; No. 2, Legal Services Regulation Bill - Report Stage (Resumed), to be taken at 3 p.m. and adjourned not later than 4.30 p.m., and to be resumed on the conclusion of No. 6 if not previously concluded; No. 3, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien referred to the International Protection Bill. As he knows, that Bill was to be taken last night or this morning. It could have been taken at approximately 4 a.m. or 5 a.m., which would have been ridiculous. That is why it was rescheduled for today. Committee Stage was always to be taken tomorrow. Therefore, I have no problem taking Second Stage today. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I have no problem with that. I will accept that amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Many Members raised the issue of the Legal Services Regulation Bill. I appreciate the problems Members from all sides had in that regard. In my time in the House, I have never seen 300 amendments being introduced on Report Stage. Many of them are amending amendments made on Committee Stage. My job is to facilitate the passage of Government legislation through the House. We do that as...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: However, we will be completing it today, as intended. We will allow the time necessary for this. Therefore, I cannot accept the proposal that we remove the Bill from the agenda outlined in today's Order of Business. Senator O'Neill referred to the Green Party and the position of An Taisce on climate change. He made very strong, cogent points in this regard. The Taoiseach said we are to...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Committee Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose to extend the time by five minutes to allow us complete Committee Stage.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Committee Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: International Protection Bill 2015: Second Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015 - all Stages, notwithstanding Standing Orders, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to be brought to a conclusion not later than 6.15 p.m. by one question which shall be put from the Chair and which shall, in relation to amendments, include those set down or accepted by the Government, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: We had many contributions. Unfortunately, many Members who raised points have left the Chamber. Senators Ó Murchú, Bacik, Mooney, Cullinane, Mullins, Quinn, Brennan and Bradford, among others, spoke about global conflict and the conflict in the Middle East. Members had various comments and opinions on it. The emphasis should be on jaw-jaw rather than war-war. There is a need...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It seems to be the same thing happening all over again. I cannot understand it.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It should not happen. We can expect that we will more than likely be sitting for five days for the next couple of weeks. Senator Colm Burke spoke about World AIDS Day and outlined the importance of sexual health education in our schools. Senator Mooney asked about the bankruptcy Bill. He mentioned that this Government has brought the bankruptcy term down from seven years to three years....

Seanad: Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, "That the debate on Report Stage of the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 be adjourned at midnight and that Order for Second Stage and Second Stage of the International Protection Bill 2015 not be taken today."

Seanad: Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2015)

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

Seanad: Tributes to Member of Staff (26 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I join the Cathaoirleach in wishing Mr. Bernard Hand well in his retirement. Like all of his usher colleagues, he treats all Members and their guests with respect and dignity. We are grateful to all of the ushers. Bernard has been a wonderful person to everybody in the House for many years. I wish him well in his retirement.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Planning and Development (Urgent Social Housing Supply) Policy Directive 2015, back from Committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2015 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 2.25 p.m., if not previously...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: That is totally incorrect.