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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I will ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to come to the Chamber to discuss Moore Street and national monuments. Senator Comiskey welcomed the protection of 250 jobs in MBNA in Carrick-on-Shannon. We all welcome that. The Finance Bill is the correct vehicle, if Members will pardon the pun, to raise the price of diesel. Senator Leyden and others referred to destroying a...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Moloney raised the issue of radon testing, a matter we can raise with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. I understand there is a small cost to radon testing in houses and it is recommended. Senator Colm Burke referred to the fact that €13.4 billion was paid last year, the same amount taken in in income tax. That highlights the difficulties for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: We will have the Minister for Education and Skills in the Chamber in early course and hopefully he will address these matters. Senator Sheahan raised the case of unions opposed to the household charge. Unions can decide to do what they wish but it is up to their members to decide whether they will break the law. Any unions advocating breaking the law are not acting in good faith.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Finance Bill brings into effect many of the items announced on budget day. By reducing the deficit to 8.6% of GDP and introducing adjustment measures totalling €3.8 billion in the budget, the Government is acutely aware it will have an impact on the living standards of people. I am particularly happy, as mentioned by other speakers, that the Finance Bill met the commitment in the...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I understand from the Bills Office that amendments will be taken until 7 p.m. today.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator can take it that the time will be 7 p.m. because the Bills Office informed my office that that would be the time.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2012 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Obviously Senator Darragh O'Brien and 12 or more others mentioned the promissory notes. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, had always given an indication that he would inform the Dáil of any development concerning the payment of the promissory notes and he did so yesterday. The Government has been involved for a long period in technical discussions on reducing the burden of...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I believe that to do that An Post is seeking €5 on every €100 paid. However, there are many mechanisms through which it can be paid, including to the local authority up to 31 March. The issue of special advisers was raised by the Senator. I do not think any special adviser should be paid more than the salary of a TD. Senator Bacik and many others raised the issue of the Mahon report....

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: We will accept that amendment to the Order of Business. I agree with the Senator that the 1950 practices in Holland were absolutely barbaric. In any civilised society things like that should not happen. An apology should certainly issue from the Dutch authorities, the church and anybody involved in those barbaric practices.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Paschal Mooney asked if the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht could be invited to the House for a debate on jobs in the communications industry. I will certainly raise the matter with the Minister. Senator Feargal Quinn asked about the plight of an Irish citizen imprisoned in Sri Lanka for the past four years. I have details from the Senator on the matter. He raised the...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am only relaying what-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullins asked for a debate on the banking sector.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I will arrange such a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullins asked about moneylenders. They should be regulated. The discussion on moneylenders can be taken in conjunction with a debate on banking. We all realise that many people are in grave difficulties at present. Going to moneylenders will not solve the problem for many people but some are forced to go to such lengths. Senator Colm Burke had a question on junior doctors that he...

Seanad: Privacy Bill 2012: First Stage (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Next Wednesday.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: They did not come up with the policies though.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: We are not speaking about the figures, we are speaking about the policy.