Results 1-4 of 4 for blasphemy speaker:Maurice Cummins
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2015)
Maurice Cummins: ...the House after the Order of Business. Senators Bacik, Leyden, Norris, Mullins and other Senators mentioned the Paris killings which were reprehensible acts. Senator Bacik called for a debate on blasphemy and other Senators, like Senator Norris and Mullins, pointed out that one human life is as valuable as another. Such points will be taken into consideration. I am sure we will have a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)
Maurice Cummins: ...that consultation and dialogue is needed now in order to deal with the Croke Park II agreement and the Judiciary. Senator Quinn mentioned a Pakistani lady who has been in jail for four years for blasphemy and awaits a death sentence. I shall bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, as requested. Senator Kelly referred to the cold case report that is due soon...
- Seanad: Constitutional Convention: Motion (12 Jul 2012)
Maurice Cummins: ...the clause on the role of women in the home and encouraging greater participation of women in public life; (vii) increasing the participation of women in politics; (viii) removal of the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution; and (ix) following completion of the above reports, such other relevant constitutional amendments that may be recommended by it; and notes that: âmembership of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)
Maurice Cummins: ...collection in Dublin is a matter for the local authority but we can certainly bring the Minister to the House to discuss national waste management. Senator Bacik also called for a debate on the blasphemy laws and we can certainly look at this. Senator van Turnhout called for a periodic review on human rights. She also called on the Minister Justice and Equality or the Minister for...