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Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: A dog may be a man's best friend, but without question there are many humans who are cruel to dogs. As one who raised the question of puppy farms four or five years ago in this House, I welcome legislation that will assist in rooting out cruel and greedy dog breeders whose only concern is financial gain. Thankfully, such individuals who run these establishments are few and far between. I...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: They will do their business. The Green Party seems to be trying to ruin rural Ireland. I am very surprised that the majority of the Fianna Fáil Party involved in rural Ireland seems to be running along with the Green Party and these policies. We should get rid of and root out cruel and inhumane people dealing with animals in puppy farms by all means, but we must consider our roots in...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: That is not correct.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: On a point of order, the Minister of State has stated that the Minister met with the Hunting Association of Ireland.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Would the Minister of State like to correct the record?

Seanad: Head Shops: Statements (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: I believe the acting leader wishes to amend the Order of Business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister is in denial.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: We will get the opportunity to implement it soon.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister to continue, without interruption.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister criticised the policy and is now saying we do not one. He should make up his mind.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: No.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: The answer is no. We will see what the Green Party's policy is when it is announced later.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Not before time.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: I am glad the Senator knows it.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: The people are always right.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: We are thankful for the Green Party's input.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: We acknowledge that.

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran. The Green Party is obviously flexing its muscles today. Earlier the House debated the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill and now we have been informed that during the past seven years Fianna Fáil spent €140 million on water services. Senator Ó Brolcháin also informed us that the Green Party, through the Minister for the Environment,...