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Seanad: Fourth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Statements (7 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the jobs initiatives and competitiveness, to be taken at 11.45 a.m and completed at 1.45 p.m, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called upon to conclude not later than 1.40 p.m.; No. 2, Biological Weapons Bill - Second Stage, to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I join the Leader of the Opposition, Senator O'Brien, in wishing well all pupils taking the junior and leaving certificate examinations today and I wish them every success for the future. A number of Members requested debates on finance, the economy and the EU-IMF bailout. The Minister for Finance or the Minister of State at his Department will come to the House next week. The time for the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (8 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to amend the Order of Business. It is proposed that the debate be resumed on a future date and that progress be reported at 1.45 p.m.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is: No. 1, a procedural motion to extend the number of matters that can be taken on the Adjournment to four, to be taken without debate. That was a recommendation from the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. We will have four Adjournment motions each day rather than three, with contributions to be four minutes from the proposer of the motion and four minutes from...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Many Senators, led by the Leader of the Opposition, raised the issue of nursing homes and the HIQA report. What we have learned from this and similar reports during the years is appalling. As we have a debate arranged on the fair deal scheme next week, we will incorporate the issue of nursing homes also and bring in the Minister to deal with the subject. It will provide an opportunity for...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Motion (9 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, with effect from the 14th June, 2011 and until further notice in the 24th Seanad, Standing Order 29 of the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to Public Business is hereby amended: (i) in paragraph 1 by the substitution of "The Cathaoirleach may select four matters ruled suitable..." for "The Cathaoirleach may select three...

Seanad: Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I join Senator Walsh in thanking the Minister of State and her officials for dealing with this important Bill. There is a proud tradition in this country of passing legislation like this.

Seanad: Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 4.15 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply to the debate no later than 4.10 p.m; No. 2 , statements on the allocation of...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I suggest the House observe a minute's silence tomorrow to be followed by brief words from the party leaders.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I join Senator Darragh O'Brien and all other colleagues in paying respect to the late Deputy Brian Lenihan. We will have an opportunity tomorrow to pay adequate tribute to the former Minister. Senator Bacik raised the question of the Smithwick tribunal and its recommendations. When they are published we will have a debate on them. Senator Norris referred to the appalling situation in Iraq,...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I did not interrupt the Senator and I do not expect to be interrupted.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The issue of the Magdalene laundries will be considered by the Government this week. I will facilitate a debate on it and the Minister is anxious that we debate it. Senator Coghlan referred to the clarification by the chairman of NAMA. I do not wish to comment any further on that matter. On the comments of Senator Ó Murchú, we had an all-party motion last week. I have not received the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It will afford an opportunity to Members to speak on the issue. I introduced a Private Members' Bill in this House to prevent young people, some between five and eight years of age, from using the tote, thus preventing the State from sponsoring betting for younger people.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It was shot down in this House. I agree, however, that we should have a debate on that matter. It is to be hoped the betting Bill will come to the House before the summer recess. Senator Mulcahy raised the old question of the proposed bird sanctuary and the contravention of development plans. We will try to get a Minister to attend the House to discuss that issue. The Senator might also...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30th June, 2011.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I congratulate Senator Moran on her maiden speech. I call Senator Mary White who has six minutes speaking time.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I am calling Senator White.