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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I am glad to see that all Members are in good and strong voice after the recess. I join the Leader of the Opposition and many other Members who have expressed their deepest sympathy to the citizens of Boston on the three deaths and injuries to so many people at such an event. I hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice. Speaking personally, it brought back memories of the many...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: It involves senior members of the Judiciary, the Attorney General, relevant Ministers and senior Government officials. That process of engagement will continue and address issues of legitimate concern. Senator Denis O'Donovan, among others, referred to the fodder crisis in farming owing to the severe weather conditions we have witnessed. I am trying to get the Minister for Agriculture, Food...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I have just said I was made aware of it. The matter was being addressed by the Cathaoirleach's office. Is that sufficient for the Senator or is there something else he is trying to find out?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I am sure the Cathaoirleach will address the issue. In regard to next week's business, the House and the Committee on Procedure and Privileges agreed to encourage young people to be involved in politics and to listen to their issues. There is no obligation on Members to be in the House next week when the young people are present but I certainly will be here to listen to what they have to...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator raised the issue-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste raised the issue of the-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Cáit Keane mentioned the death of a former prime minister and conveyed her sympathy. I think we should convey our sympathy to the family. It is an Irish trait that we should not speak ill of the dead. I will certainly convey our sympathy to her family and our colleagues on the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I will certainly raise that matter. It is a matter that goes back to 2008 when the former Government was in place. I am surprised the issue was not dealt with when it was in office

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator does not need an answer then.

Seanad: Mortgage Arrears: Motion (17 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (18 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (18 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: At 4 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 April.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport sectoral plan and section 31 of the Disability Act, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, Education and Training Boards Bill 2013 - Report Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien, the Leader of the Opposition, raised the question of Bank of Ireland and the Minister's reason for not voting against the proposed remuneration at the AGM. As the Senator well knows, the review of bank executives' pay was conducted by consultants Mercer. The Minister wrote to the banks seeking remuneration cuts of between 6% and 10%. As this process has not yet...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: We will raise the matter of inviting the President with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. Senator Mooney called on the Minister for Finance or the Minister of State, Deputy Hayes, to come to the House to discuss the issue of high debt and low growth. The Senator would agree that these two Ministers in particular have been very generous with their time in coming to the House,...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: With regard to economic stimulus, the Minister stated only today that if there is money available, it will go to economic stimulus. Senator Mullins spoke about the young people here today, and they wanted the truth from politicians and everybody else in society. They want things told as they are. I note the Senator's points on the plan for manufacturing jobs, and I will ask the Minister for...

Seanad: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Sectoral Plan: Motion (23 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann, in accordance with section 31(6) of the Disability Act 2005, approves of the Sectoral Plan (2012 Edition) prepared by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 20th March, 2013.''

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (23 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding arrangements for an address to the House by Pat "The Cope" Gallagher MEP on 25 April 2013; No. 2, National Lottery Bill 2012 Dáil - Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 and to be adjourned no later than 2 p.m. if not previously concluded, the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: No, it will not be open-ended. It will be adjourned at 5 p.m. but if we do not have sufficient speakers, the Minister obviously must reply at 4.50 p.m.