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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Marc MacSharry called for the establishment of a strategic task force for the north west. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton. I remind the Senator that 125,000 jobs have been created. We still have a long way to go to reach the 200,000 jobs lost in the three years prior to the Government taking office,...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: There is certainly a question mark in that regard. I take on board the sentiments Senator Mullen expressed.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am very happy to be here as this Bill goes through the House today. I commend all my colleagues who have taken the time and shown an interest in contributing to this very important debate on Second Stage. Alongside all the work this Government has had to do in stabilising the economy and creating so many jobs that were lost throughout the recession, it has also committed itself to...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amarach.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Both parties in government fully support the amendments tabled by Senator Barrett. I think the officials in the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and all Government Departments should realise that the Oireachtas is made up of two Houses. The people verified that not so long ago. The message needs to go out loud and clear that future Bills should not come into this House with references...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2015 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at no later than 3 p.m., if not previously concluded, with contributions from group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those from all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each; No. 2, Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 -...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the question of attacks on members of the emergency services, particularly fire brigade staff over Halloween, and also attacks on prison officers in their homes in recent months. He asked that a specific offence for such attacks be considered and that I relay this to the Minister. I certainly will do so. It is absolutely despicable that any member of our...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: These provide a mix of rehabilitation and transitional care for patients who require assisted convalescent care before returning home or entering long-term care. Additional funding of €18 million was provided in July for a winter initiative that will include the provision of approximately 300 additional hospital beds in November and December this month and next month. The first of...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister was present for a Commencement debate earlier this morning and he is to be here for a couple of hours to discuss the Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill today. Let us be fair about it. I will certainly ask the Minister to come in, and I am sure he will accede to that request in early course, but the debate cannot be held today. Senators Bacik, Noone and Mullins extended...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I do not think they realise that many people in the population do not have computers or iPhones. I suggest that the banks do not want to serve people or speak to people anymore. It is an absolute disgrace.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators may be sure that other banks will follow. People have the remedy themselves. If their bank plans to do this and they are not happy with it, they can move to another bank.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: They can make a point of telling the people in the bank in question why they are moving.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: That might make others, and the banks themselves, think about this approach.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I do not have Internet banking. I should probably have it. I still like to go to the bank and do my business there by speaking to a person on the other side of the counter.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: They can give out to me if they wish. Of course I meet my constituents as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Hayden welcomed the provision of additional cold weather beds. Indeed, over 700 housing allocations have already been made this year to assist people who were in emergency housing. The Senator complimented the Dublin Region Homeless Executive on its efforts and I think we would all join her in that regard. She made the important point that any homeless person who wants a bed will...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Brennan welcomed the establishment by the Minister, Deputy Coveney, of a task force to deal with the alleged abuse of migrant workers in the fishing industry, which is an issue that was raised by Senators Bacik and O'Keeffe yesterday. The Minister is to be lauded for his swift action in this regard. Senator Ó Domhnaill spoke about banking and health services. I think I have...