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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Estimate for the provision of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund allocation for 2015, referral to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; and No. 2, the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015 — Second Stage, to be taken on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I already have to amend the Order of Business that we take No. 2 at 5 p.m. rather than after No. 1 because the Minister is not available until 5 p.m. I propose this amendment. Senators Mooney, Hayden and Cullinane spoke on housing and rent supplement. Although we have had two debates on housing during the past 12 months, I agree there is an urgent need for a further debate soon. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I hope the Web Summit will return to Dublin in the years ahead. Senator Kelly called for a further debate on wind farms. We will try to have the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy White, come before the House to discuss that matter. Senator Mullins referred to Operation Thor and the increased resources allocated to the Garda. As I indicated, these matters...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2015: Referral to Joint Committee (3 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2015, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 28 October 2015, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in accordance with Standing Order 70A(3)(j), which, not later than 24th November, 2015,...

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: On Tuesday, 3 November at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Children First Bill 2014 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude no later than 3 p.m.; and No. 2, Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded. Private Members' business is No. 71, motion 19, to be taken at 5 p.m., with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator MacSharry called for a debate on Northern Ireland in the aftermath of yesterday's reports. As has been stated we had a debate on Northern Ireland only a few weeks ago, but I will try to facilitate a further debate given that so many Members have requested it in the aftermath of these reports. The Senator also spoke about rural crime, which is a major issue. That is why the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: There will be a considerable amount of legislation dealing with the matter in the House before Christmas. Senator Bacik mentioned that the heads of the victims of crime Bill are being discussed by the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. I will try to ensure the Bill will be published as a Seanad Bill. We are willing to take it in the House as soon as it can be processed....

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I do not believe it is orchestrating terrorism.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is obviously still there and, as has been mentioned,-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----it is controlling Sinn Féin as well. That is something that will have to be addressed.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Nobody from Sinn Féin commented on the reports yesterday, including Senator Ó Clochartaigh who was present.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It was surprising. I am glad that the Sinn Féin Members have their briefing documents with them today.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Moran reiterated the sentiments expressed by Senator Jim D'Arcy on the murder of Garda Tony Golden. She commended the people of Blackrock and Haggardstown, who acted as a community last week. Senator Ó Clochartaigh called for a debate on the Northern Ireland reports, including the Garda report. He also called for a further debate on the working group report on direct...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that we adjourn at 5.10 p.m. rather than 5 p.m.

Seanad: United Nations Principles for Older Persons: Motion (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister of State. I compliment Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell on tabling the motion which was seconded by Senator Jillian van Turnhout. It is apt at this time. The proportion of over 65s increased by 21% between 2006 and 2013 and the number in this age group is projected to increase by approximately 20,000 each year in the next few years, rising to between 850,000 and...

Seanad: United Nations Principles for Older Persons: Motion (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister of State is doing and has been doing everything possible, particularly during the first three years of this Government's term in office, when the cupboard was bare and there was not a penny to spend. However, now the Government has begun to get the country moving, some growth is being achieved in the economy and so on, money should flow prudently to those areas which need it...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the proceeds of the sale of Aer Lingus, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, the Marriage Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m., with the time to be allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and that for all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: On a point of order, is it correct to say somebody - a Government or anybody else - robbed something?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: If Senator Craughwell was listening during the Order of Business, he would know that there is no time limit on that debate.