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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Houses of the Oireachtas (Appointments to Certain Offices) Bill 2014 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1 p.m. and adjourned not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, statements on broadcasting and media in Ireland, to be taken at 3 p.m. and conclude at 5 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am not privy to that at all.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator will have to wait and see.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I used the word "adjourned," but we hope to finish the debate within the hour, as there is very little in the Bill. As the Senator can see, there is another hour that could be allocated. We will, therefore, have extra time, if we need it.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Bradford, Darragh O'Brien and Cullinane raised the issue of Irish Water because its seven-year plan was announced this morning. I am informed that it will be the subject of debate in the right fora, which is the Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht. That a debate will take place in early course. Senators Darragh O'Brien and Hayden called for a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Hayden mentioned the Longboat Quay situation, in particular the plight of tenants who are renting there. I agree with her that there is a need for tenants to have a voice. Looking back at all of these buildings that have created difficulties for owners and tenants, I ask myself on a daily basis what were the architects, engineers, fire officers and local authorities doing. They...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is dreadful to see those people with houses and apartments which are unsafe. People need to be held accountable, even if it is many years afterwards. Developers and builders are also responsible. These people must bear some responsibility for this and must be held to account. They have been let off for far too long. People have washed their hands of this situation. The engineers,...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Progress has been made in regard to smoking but it is still a serious problem. People are getting the message, as Senator Noone pointed out. Perhaps we could invite the Minister to the House to speak to us about the Healthy Ireland study in the coming weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the proceeds of the sale of Aer Lingus - referral to committee to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 without debate; and No. 3, the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 - Order for Second...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator can come back to us and we can have a debate on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien has opposed motion No. 1, re Aer Lingus, being referred to the committee. I was trying to explain to him that it will be referred to the committee and will come back to the House to be discussed at that stage. I appreciate Senator O'Brien's position on the matter but I certainly cannot accede to his request for an amendment to the Order of Business, as proposed....

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is quite true that we have had people appointed for two or three weeks after a general election to take up Seanad positions.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am only saying that is what happened, so we certainly should not be afraid of a by-election in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am sure we will elect a very good person to represent them because-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----we still have about four months to go before an election.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I can assure the Senator that we have at least 28 Bills to pass by Christmas so we will have a very busy time.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Whether we come back after Christmas is another matter but I can assure the Senators we will be here-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----until 2016 before we have a by-election.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am glad to clarify that matter to the best of my ability.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: However, Senator Bacik mentioned the Startup Gathering and the Action Plan for Jobs and called for a debate. We will have a debate on Horizon 2020 on Thursday. Senator Norris and other Senators were in agreement about citizens' rights and data protection in terms of today's decision by the European Court of Justice. I am sure we will hear a lot more on that matter and that when the time is...