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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I do not know whether that was to get one up on his opponent, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who said it should take longer to complete, but the Government is at sixes and sevens. The country and the people want to be rid of it and will be within three or four weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Politicians on this side of the House are not used to pulling the trigger.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2011)

Maurice Cummins: This Government has done enough damage already.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (29 Jan 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Leyden will be in Opposition again and will have plenty of time to think about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome Senator Darragh O'Brien and congratulate him on his appointment to the Seanad. I join with the Cathaoirleach in congratulating all the Members who were successful in the general election and commiserate with those who have not been successful at this point. Since our last meeting the people have spoken and have voted for change. What we have seen is a revolutionary election which...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: We were listening to the Senator.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (8 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: On behalf of the Fine Gael Party, I offer sincere sympathy to the Farrell family. Willie died on 8 April 2010 after a political career which had spanned almost 35 years. As the Leader of the House stated, he served on Sligo County Council, to which he was elected in 1967. In 1982 he was elected to the Seanad on the Industrial and Commercial Panel. Having lost it in 1983, he regained his...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (23 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Was there some question of a motion coming before the House regarding a justice matter that had to be proposed or will this be dealt with at a later stage?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (23 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Law Reform. He is the first Minister to address the Seanad since the formation of the new Government. On 25 February, the Irish electorate voted overwhelmingly for a Government of national recovery and demanded a new approach to politics in this country. The programme for Government is based on a realistic, fair and honest assessment of the crisis...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: No.

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I understand the intention is for the convention to operate on an independent, inclusive and non-partisan basis, and to involve citizen participation. There are tremendous challenges ahead, but the Government is absolutely committed to delivering on the programme for Government. The new programme for national recovery received 55.5% of the popular vote through votes for Fine Gael and the...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. Her down-to-earth and practical approach is and will be very important in her most important ministry. It will be welcomed by all. I compliment the Green Party, particularly Senator Dan Boyle, on raising this issue because it needs to be discussed. We have had very valuable contributions from all contributors to the debate this...

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Yes.

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business today is No. 1, proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters, to conclude not later than 1 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply to the debate not later than 12.50 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I should like to thank all the Members for their kind wishes which are very much appreciated. Senators Cassidy, O'Toole, Coghlan, Norris, Ellis, Hanafin and Regan spoke about our 12.5% corporation tax and our relations with Europe. The Taoiseach has made it perfectly clear that the 12.5% rate is sacrosanct. With regard to the renegotiation of the terms of the bailout, it is accepted by...

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (24 Mar 2011)

Maurice Cummins: : The Seanad is adjourned sine die.