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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: -----but it can join Sinn Féin in having the same policies in this respect. On the CFRAM study, I would worry if people were not given sufficient time and notice in the public consultation process, a point made by Senator Darragh O'Brien. I will raise the matter with the appropriate Minister, but the Senator will have the opportunity to raise it with the Minister next week. Like the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I am replying. The note continues:...any power or control in relation to the performance in particular circumstances by the Agency of a function assigned to or by it under this Act", including the issuing and enforcement of licenses by the EPA. As such, it would be inappropriate for the Minister to discuss the specific case raised as he has no statutory role in the relevant EPA decision...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: As I mentioned, Senator Whelan raised the public health issue in Portlaoise which I have addressed. Senator Mooney raised Garda recruitment and the need for more gardaí. He is quite right as there certainly is a need for additional gardaí because even with the additional gardaí being provided by the Government through the reopening of Templemore, a number of gardaí have...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: That is precisely what the previous Government did.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: If the Senator wants to deal with the semantics of it-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: -----either closing it down or having no garda trained in it-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Whatever the case may be, no gardaí were coming forward.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: That is what the Senator's party presided over when it was in office.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: That is exactly what happened.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Jim D'Arcy complimented Arlene Foster on her election as the new leader of the DUP-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: -----and I believe all Members would wish to join in complimenting Ms Foster on her appointment. Senator Quinn raised the issue of tourism and the need to increase the length of holiday visas, as other European countries in the Schengen area have done, and I certainly will bring that to the attention of the Minister. However, the tourism figures that have been released for past year far...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Consequently, there is a need to retain value for money as otherwise, there is no question but that it will be necessary to reconsider the entire issue of the VAT rate of 9%. Senator Quinn also spoke on flooding and the need to clean up rivers and how, in many cases, this could be done on a voluntary basis. It is a point he certainly should raise next week when the Minister will be present....

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Fidelma Healy Eames raised a number of pertinent matters related to flooding, an issue on which we have a debate next week. I hope the Senator will avail of the opportunity provided to raise with the Minister the issues she highlighted. Senator Averil Power called for a debate on the crisis in emergency departments. She also noted the need to recognise the state of Palestine, as...

Seanad: Innovation 2020: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: May I propose an amendment to the Order of Business? Two other speakers want to come in, so I propose we adjourn at 6.30 p.m. rather than 6.15 p.m.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I disagree with what Senator Craughwell stated. It should be at the discretion of the board whether it wants the harbour master-----

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It should be at the discretion of the board whether the harbour master attends a board meeting. The harbour master is not necessary for the vast majority of meetings that take place in a port company. The harbour master is there for the navigational duties laid down under his or her contract and it is not necessary on many occasions for the harbour master to be present at such meetings. It...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I thought the Senator was going to sing to us.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It was dealt with on Committee Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: As this is the last Order of Business we will have in this session, I take this opportunity to extend every good wish to the Cathaoirleach and all staff and Members for the Christmas period. I hope all Senators will have a healthy and successful new year in their efforts to be re-elected to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Friday, 18 December, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the report of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1, without debate; No. 3, motion regarding the exempted development...

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