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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5.15 p.m.; No. 2, Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude not later than 7.15 p.m. The revision of today's...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Leyden would not forget himself.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: On the Adjournment?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: One would not have the freedom the Senator got in respect of many matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien and other Senators raised the lack of language skills, especially in regard to PayPal and the fact that 50% of the jobs there will be sourced abroad, which is to be regretted. In response to many requests from across the House, the Minister for Education and Skills is scheduled to come in to the House in early October for a debate on third level education. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I do not wish to get into the issues raised by Senator O'Brien and others in that regard. Senator Bacik referred to the investment in Grangegorman, which we all welcome. As stated by the Senator, commencement of the Grangegorman project was announced three times under the Fianna Fáil-led Government. However, it is now being acted upon by this Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: In regard to broken promises, I could outline a litany of broken promises-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: On the calls for a debate on alcohol abuse, I have requested of the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, that she come to the House for that debate soon after the recess.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: It is hoped the Minister of State can come to the House before the end of September to address the points raised by many Senators on the issue of alcohol abuse and below-cost selling of alcohol. On the issue raised by Senator Zappone, I will discuss the matter with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. What happened last week was regrettable. Senator Norris referred to the McAreavey...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Sheahan and other Senators called for a debate on the stimulus package announced today by the Government, which I am sure will be welcomed by all sides of the House. Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin Members have been for some time calling for the putting in place of a stimulus package such as that announced. I am sure Members of those parties welcome the package announced by Government....

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: We all welcome Steve Redmond's achievement in terms of the Ocean's Seven challenge, on which we compliment him. Senator Coghlan raised the issue of the Dublin interbank rate and called for greater transparency in view of experiences in the UK. The Minister for Finance was in the House a couple of weeks ago. However, there is a need for ongoing debate on the economy and banking. I will...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am glad Senator Ó Clochartaigh fully supports the Government's proposals despite the fact that he raised four points on the Order of Business when his colleague asked for one point to be raised.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mary Ann O'Brien spoke about the sick pay proposals. As I have noted, the Minister, Deputy Burton, will be in the House on 11 October and I am sure she will address the issues raised. Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the specific issue of a gentleman in Donegal regarding whom I do not wish to elaborate further. Senator Colm Burke referred to a report on suicide in Cork which...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Keeffe also called for a debate on alcohol abuse and spoke about the McAreavey and Harte families. Senator MacSharry spoke about the drugs Bill, which was promised last week. A number of Members did not believe that the Bill would be introduced to the House. A commitment to do so was given and it will be before the House this week.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Comiskey raised the issue of the obstacles facing small businesses and we can raise that matter with the Minister responsible. Senator Byrne called for a debate on social welfare and I am advised that the Minister will be here on 11 October. I do not propose to accept any of the amendments proposed to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on developments in the European Union and Ireland's Presidency of the European Council from January to June 2013, to be taken at 12 p.m. and to conclude no later than 1.30 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, which can be shared, the contribution from one Sinn Féin Senator not to exceed three minutes and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien rightly raised the issue of pyrite and the report. I understand the report will be published today. I will endeavour to have the Minister come to the House for a debate on the recommendations of the report early in the new term. The Minister will speak about the report's recommendations today but I hope he will come to the House for a debate. I refer to the news that...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I will take on board what Senator Landy has stated. I acknowledge he only learned about this situation in recent days but it is a pity that the points could not have been made during discussion of the Industrial Relations Bill. Senator Zappone's point about poverty was also raised yesterday by Senator Cullinane. The Minister for Social Protection will be in the House on 11 October to...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: So would I.