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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No.1, the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m, with a sos between 2 p.m and 3 p.m; No. 2, motion to approve the terms of the draft scheme entitled Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien, among others, raised the matter of the proposed 10% increase in insurance premiums. I am not privy to budgetary decisions. We will have to wait and see what happens in that regard. On the allegations made in regard to the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, he surrendered all his interests in business affairs following his appointment. In regard to nursing...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That is why the Minster of State was here for the debate last night.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Ivana Bacik, Rónán Mullen, Paul Bradford, Mary White and Martin Conway raised the matter of the reports on the six dioceses. My office contacted the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, who has agreed to come to the House early in the new year for a debate on child protection and what legislation is required. Senator Katherine Zappone raised a matter...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I hope this solves any impasse and helps the future workings of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Paul Coghlan, Healy Eames and others called for statements on the euro. This is something on which we should have a debate early in the new year. A stable eurozone is vital to our national interest and for our future. I can arrange for such a debate. Senator Ó Murchú and others called for a debate on the cost of health insurance. Health insurance was also raised by Senator...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011: Motion (1 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the terms of the draft scheme entitled Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011, a copy of which draft scheme was laid before Seanad Éireann on 28th November, 2011.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the appointment of a new Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission - referral to Joint Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence, without debate; No. 2, Local Government (Household Charge) Bill - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 3.40 p.m., with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I assure Senator Darragh O'Brien that we will have a debate on the budget later today. A number of Senators spoke about various aspects of the budget. The difficult decisions that are being taken are needed to get Ireland working again. The Government's four-year strategy to fix the economy will create jobs and get people back to work. The Government was elected to fix the problems the...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It will be difficult to get there-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: -----but we will get there

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: My personal view is that the salaries of special advisers should not be more than those of Deputies.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That is a personal opinion. I want to clarify the Government's position on special advisers. This Government has reduced the cost of special advisers by more than 25%, by comparison with the previous Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The biggest reduction in pay is in the Taoiseach's Department, with a 47% decrease in costs-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: -----of €576,000, compared to €1.1 million-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: -----for the previous Fianna Fáil-led Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That is a 47% reduction.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That is what happened with the last Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: If the Senator wants to listen and hear what the facts of the situation are-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Maurice Cummins: There is a saving of €500,000 on special advisers in the Taoiseach's Department. These are the real facts and these are real savings. Senator Bacik addressed the social welfare Bill. We will have a debate when the Bill comes before the House. A number of speakers asked for a debate on European affairs and we will try to arrange one. I reiterate, however, the House has a programme of...