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Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: We only have until 2.15 p.m to deal with fisheries. Perhaps the Minister can give us a short outline at the beginning and we will deal with questions. We have eaten into the time. Members complained about not getting to contribute and ask questions. Some Members contributed three or four times and we must legislate against it in future so that we allow other people in. Everyone will have...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I was hoping we would confine our remarks to questions and that we would have a maximum of three minutes for questions. I will be very brief. The Minister has addressed questions on Commissioner Damanaki's proposals relating to discounts and transferable quotas. He might address also the Hague preferences pertaining to the whitefish fleet. When will he be announcing decisions on the...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I thank the Minister for coming before the House. This is the first experiment the Seanad has had with questions and answers. While we can tweak the procedure for conducting our business, this is a good example of how Senators should do business in future, primarily because of the expertise and assistance provided by the Minister. I thank him for responding to all the questions posed.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Tomorrow. Committee Stage ordered for Wednesday, 21 July 2011.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Committee and Final Stages, to commence on the conclusion of the Order of Business. Business will be interrupted from 1.15 p.m. until 2 p.m. Report and Final Stages will be taken at 2 p.m. to conclude not later than 4 p.m., if not previously concluded and; No. 2, motion for earlier signature of the Electoral (Amendment) Bill...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I always do.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien and many others referred to the negotiations by EU leaders. We welcome the fact that everybody wishes the Taoiseach well in these. I have full confidence in his ability to achieve the best possible outcome for this country. That is what everybody in this House wishes for. I hope to have the Minister for Finance in the House to discuss the capital programme. He was...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business to the effect that after 2 p.m. the House should devote a further 60 minutes to the debate on Committee Stage. As a result, Committee Stage will conclude at 3 p.m. and Report and Final Stages will be taken thereafter and will conclude no later than 4 p.m. This will give Senators additional time in which to discuss matters on Committee...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed). (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The hot potato is the question the commission will grasp. The independent commission must make decisions on boundaries. Senator Cullinane wants the commission to extend the constituency boundary into the area of Kilkenny where he is living.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed). (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I do not think the Bill goes far enough. We should reduce the number of Deputies to 120 but I will go along with the provisions in the Bill.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to clarify the Order of Business. We are taking Committee and Remaining Stages now, to conclude not later than 4 p.m.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Motion for Earlier Signature (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the Commission constituted as provided in section 2 of Article 14 of the Constitution to sign the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to it.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Motion for Earlier Signature (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It is proposed to sit again at 10.30 a.m. next Tuesday. I have managed to arrange a debate on the Cloyne report next week, as requested by Members this morning. The only disadvantage is that the debate on the arts may have to be deferred as a result. We must await news on the availability of Ministers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the amendment of Standing Order 91 of the Standing Orders relative to public business in paragraph (3) by the deletion of "The Seanad Public Petitions Committee" and the substitution thereafter of "The Seanad Public Consultation Committee" and the consequent amendment of the resolution of the House of Tuesday, 19 July 2011 in this regard, to be taken...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Are there any left?

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien and others spoke about the dreadful situation in Norway. I join with the House in expressing our deepest sympathy to the people of Norway. To think that such an atrocity as the shootings happened at a gathering of young people. As Senator Bacik stated, all of our parties have summer gatherings where young people enjoy themselves. To see what happened in Norway was...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Sinn Féin always had a policy on putting money in banks. They were more interested in taking it out of banks for many years. Senator Harte also raised the RAS scheme which, as I said, could be addressed by tabling an Adjournment matter. Senator Byrne raised the issue of the flat rate property charge, which is a matter for the Cabinet. I welcome his comments and those of many other Members...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It would not be anything new for Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Let us get on with the business of the House.

Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: (1) That Standing Order 91 of the Standing Orders relative to Public be amended in paragraph (3) by the deletion of 'The Seanad Public Petitions Committee' and the substitution therefor of 'The Seanad Public Consultation Committee.' and (2) That the Resolution of the House of Tuesday 19th July 2011 be amended: (i) by the deletion of 'Seanad Public Petitions Committee (SPPC)' and...