Results 221-240 of 7,765 for speaker:Maurice Cummins

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: Is the Minister saying the registrar has discretion to dictate for special circumstances that may arise?

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: Of course we will.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: It was not so expensive then either.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: I support my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, in his call for a debate on human rights and law and order, especially in Northern Ireland. Will the Leader invite the relevant Minister in to discuss the proposed exorbitant price increase in the cost of passports? Passport costs for children aged three to 16 are being increased by 110%, which is a great deal more than the 11% being spoken about....

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: The Leader missed the point completely.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: One gets a Ryanair seat cheaper these days.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003 [Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister better not be at sea on this matter.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003 [Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003 [Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003 [Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003 [Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003 [Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: I move amendment No. 33: In page 65, between lines 36 and 37, to insert the following: "Forename(s) and birth surname of father of deceased. Forename(s) and birth surname of mother of deceased.". I am delighted the Minister has agreed to accept this proposal. I thank the Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations for its work and observations on the Bill. The certificate will be more...

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003 [Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (24 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: I join Senator Cox in thanking the Minister for presenting this excellent Bill to the House. I hope the amendments that were accepted will improve the Bill further. It is regrettable that the democratic wishes of last week were not accepted, but I am pleased the Minister accepted some Opposition amendments. The Bill is important and the debate has been a healthy one to which speakers made a...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: To clarify the position, Government amendments are always published in the Leader's name.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: Is the amendment agreed?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts: Motion. (25 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: The Acting Chairman at the time was happy that the amendment was moved.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Maurice Cummins: A few weeks ago I raised the question of appalling conditions in some puppy farms throughout the country. Yesterday we learned of another find in County Wexford where seven dogs had to be put down and another 30 were found in appalling conditions. When is it intended to introduce legislation governing animal welfare, given that the current legislation dates back to 1911? It is time we had...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister. I reject the comments from the other side on Senator Terry's measured contribution. The Minister is far from chastised and, in any case, is well able to look after himself. It is correct to begin by paying tribute to the Garda Síochána. We have owed its members a great debt of gratitude since the foundation of the State. They are more than just guardians of the...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

Maurice Cummins: It was a cynical PR exercise on the Minister's behalf.