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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: He said they have very short memories.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Cullinane raised the issue of Waterford Crystal and the fact that the union and workers won their case. As a native of Waterford city, I welcome that decision. They won the case which was based on the seven points that were raised. It goes back to Article 8 of the 1980 EU directive, which was not properly transposed into law here. It was a failure of the Government at the time....

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I definitely will try to have one of the aforementioned Ministers come in the House to address the problem. Again, this is a matter that was addressed on the Order of Business yesterday. As for the amount of publicity, smoking-related activity is gone as the advertising of tobacco products has been practically banned. Instead, one has the alcohol sponsorship of sports and other events....

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I firmly believe this to be another contributory factor in people's debts and which adds to the financial pressures on them.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I agree completely that online betting should be and, not before time, the Government is introducing a Bill to address that issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Kelly spoke on the reform of the Seanad and I understand another Bill will be published soon in this regard and hopefully next month Members will have an opportunity of discussing it in the House. I can tell the Senator that the Government has a 15% say in the Bank of Ireland. As Senator Paul Coghlan mentioned, Bank of Ireland has paid back quite a considerable amount of the capital...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann: Motions (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Éireann agrees that Seán Kelly MEP shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a contribution which shall not...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann: Motions (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Éireann agrees that Nessa Childers MEP shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 1 May 2013 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a contribution which shall not...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann: Motions (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Éireann agrees that Marian Harkin MEP shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Thursday, 2 May 2013 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a contribution which shall not exceed...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Pat The Cope Gallagher, MEP (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 30 April 2013.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting by criminal law and replacing Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA, to be referred to Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business without...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: He will be here.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I join with Senator Darragh O'Brien and several other Senators who extended votes of sympathy to the families of Harry Blaney and Dick Barry. I knew both men. They were wonderful men who gave great service to the country. I am sure we all wish to express our sympathy to their families. At the risk of repeating myself on the Mercer report, I have given a number of explanations for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I have also announced on several occasions that there will be a scarcity of Ministers to attend the House until June as Ireland holds the Presidency of the European Union for six months. Ministers have their responsibilities in that regard, as well as to the House. We have had all senior Ministers attend the Chamber when requested to deal with legislation. I will endeavour, as I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Farming organisations have recognised that the Minister is working closely with them. He has put in place a scheme with a fund of €1 million to contribute to the cost of importing fodder.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The scheme will reduce the cost of imported hay to farmers by approximately one third. As Senator Pat O'Neill mentioned, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is responding to queries from farmers who face animal welfare emergencies and need support. Feed is being sourced and provided for any farmer dealing with an animal welfare crisis. Farmers can contact the hotline number...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Rather than making accusations against the Minister, it would be beneficial for Senator Terry Leyden to go back to his constituents, give them that telephone number and ask them to avail of the measures in place.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I note Senator Sean D. Barrett's point on the health insurance levy, competition in the health insurance sector and the role of the Minister for Health.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I will bring Senator Sean D. Barrett's comments to the attention of the Minister for Health. Senator Paschal Moloney referred to discretionary medical cards issued for serious health reasons. It is regrettable that people granted discretionary medical cards on the basis of serious medical illness are being asked to account again for them to the Department. I will seek clarification on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: -----to Waterford port, which is based in Kilkenny. Irrespective of borders and counties, this is a wonderful announcement for Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and the south east.