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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am trying to provide the information Senators seek. It speaks volumes that they are still not prepared to listen.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator asked what the criteria were and I am providing them. He is not prepared to listen.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator has an opinion and does not want to listen to anybody else.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The HSE carried out an accommodation assessment which reviewed the accommodation available to the primary care teams in the catchment areas.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: This examined the quality of the accommodation and whether it was spread over more than one building. Additional criteria applied by the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, were as follows: competition; general practitioner co-operation; general practitioner to population ratio and cost-effective GP buy-in; existing health facilities; pressures on services, particularly acute services;...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: If the Senator had been listening on the previous occasion this issue was raised, he would have heard me read all the criteria. I will speak about the toothpaste now.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: It behoves us all to support Irish produce and manufacturers this Christmas. Senator Jim D'Arcy referred to an important report on the action plan on bullying. The House may have a further debate on the issue once the report has been published. On the issue to which Senator Barrett referred, it was the unanimous decision of the joint committee, on which both Houses are represented, to...

Seanad: European Funds: Referral to Joint Committee (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m.; and No. 2, Private members' business, Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2012 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.30 p.m. and conclude at 5.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the issue of adult mental health services. It is certainly a matter that should be addressed. I will try to arrange a further debate on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator outlined circumstances in Swords which he should possibly raise as an Adjournment matter. He would get more information on it. On the question of home help, I have explained on a number of occasions that the Government is committed to supporting older people living in the dignity and independence of their own homes and communities. I cannot pre-empt the budget process by...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: -----I wonder if we should have it at all.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: However, in deference to the majority of Members, I believe we should have a calm, informed debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I said the week after next, if the Senator was listening.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Neill raised the Control of Horses Act, micro-chipping horses and the enforcement of the Act. We all appreciate the dangers in that regard. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Perhaps the Senator should raise it as an Adjournment matter also. Senator Quinn raised the issue of the Central Bank and the number of people...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Friday, 30 November; No. 2, motion re the EU decision on the European refugee, integration and return funds, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 without debate; No. 3, Personal Insolvency Bill 2012 Dáil - Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 2 and to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: It was Senator Leyden's Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien referred to the budget and property taxes, but I think he is speculating on what might be in the budget. He will know the facts on 5 December.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I can assure the Senator that he will know the full facts on 5 December, which is only a week away.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator should not hold his breath as he will not have to wait for too long. The Government has taken many measures to assist people in mortgage arrears.