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Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Ag 12.30 p.m. amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Road Transport Bill 2011 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4.30 p.m. and conclude not later than 7 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate not later than 6.50 p.m. Between 2.30 p.m. and 4.15 p.m. the Seanad...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: They did not pay the bills.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I indicated to the House that we would have a pre-budget debate. When I made my request, I was informed that the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, would be available next week. Due to unforeseen circumstances, however, he will no longer be available. I also raised the matter with the Minister for Finance who replied that he was fully aware of every pre-budget submission from parties...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Bacik, Zappone and others called for a debate on domestic violence and the need for the Minister for Health and possibly the Minister for Justice and Equality to attend the House. Senator Zappone also raised the question of organisations' funding in this regard. I will attempt to arrange a debate on the subject early in the new year. We are unlikely to have statements on any...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Ó Domhnaill discussed Coillte. I am glad that its CEO has finally acceded to the Taoiseach's request. The Senator also referred to the Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011, our debate on which lasted in excess of 17 hours.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: In any parliamentary democracy a debate like that would be sufficient for such a Bill. Regarding the scaremongering by Senator Ó Domhnaill about €12,000 being charged for the replacement of septic tanks, I wrote and invited Senator Ó Domhnaill to provide me with examples but I received nothing from him.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator White called for a debate on suicide, which I have already arranged, and the Minister will be in the House in January. Senator Mary Ann O'Brien referred to a specific case of neglect of a child. I suggest that this can be the subject of an Adjournment debate, when she will receive a more detailed response.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I did.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate not...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I hope the time allowed will be kept at 55 minutes. Senator Paschal Mooney, the acting Leader of the Opposition, asked about the Government's role in the European Union. The Government is playing a very active role in trying to repair the damage done by the previous Government through its lack of engagement with our partners in the Union for many years. We will endeavour to keep-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It is the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It is a fact.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: There was a history of not attending various meetings in recent years.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Government is doing everything possible to redress the damage done-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: -----by the previous Government in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I will try to arrange a debate on the Croke Park agreement in early-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Fiach Mac Conghail mentioned the Seanad Public Consultation Committee. Certainly, there is a lack of media interest in public consultation and this House. This is an issue that will have to be addressed. The Senator also asked for a debate on racism which can be arranged in the new year. Senator David Norris has informed the House that the European system is doomed. I hope he is...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I am only informing the House that the Taoiseach is committed to holding a referendum. Senator O'Keeffe asked about EU matters and pointed out that it is important that we cooperate meaningfully in the House. She noted that the Suicide Prevention Office is providing training for Members of the House and staff. If there are vacancies left, people should seek that training, if they can...

Seanad: Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister will try to-----