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Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I am hoping the Minister will come to the House another day to debate the matter as only an hour has been allocated to it.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Nonsense.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Thomas Byrne, the leader of the Opposition, called for a debate on the hospital groupings and the report which was published yesterday. This theme has been echoed by quite a number of Members in the House this morning. No later than last night, I asked the Minister for Health to come into the House to debate this issue. While I have not got a date from him yet, he has indicated he...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: We are a year ahead in debating the joint Oireachtas committee's report on offshore resources. Senator Bacik welcomed the expansion of the dublinbikes scheme, which Senator Noone welcomed yesterday and which is of tremendous benefit to everybody. Senators Quinn, Kelly, Conway and Noone spoke about people being jailed for not paying their television licence fees. A Fines Bill was before...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Safer services and more procedures-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: -----have taken place in a safer environment.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: There is also the issue of transplants and dialysis, which should be discussed in the House. Senator Ó Clochartaigh called for a debate on the Green Paper on climate and energy policies. The heads of the Climate Change Bill are being debated by the relevant Oireachtas joint committee at present. Yesterday I read out a statement on legislation and at no stage did I say that the...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann: Motion (15 May 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 Jim Higgins M.E.P. shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Thursday 16th 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: Seanad Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the publication of the Seanad Bill 2013 and compliment its proposers, as I complimented Senator Crown on the introduction of his Seanad Electoral Reform Bill last March. I welcome the opportunity to discuss these proposals but, as the Minister stated, the Seanad referendum Bill will be before us in a matter of weeks and it will be the people who will decide whether this House...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Often, because of the less confrontational and more deliberative nature of debate here, Ministers are prepared to accept amendments on the floor of the Seanad or agree to table Government amendments reflecting Opposition concerns at a later stage in the legislative process. This is where the true value of the Seanad lies and I am very proud to be a part of a process that plays such a...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: No.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Fair play to the Senator.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Ag leathuair tar éis a deich, maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, address to the House by Mr. Jim Higgins, MEP, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, in accordance with the arrangements set out to the House in the motion passed on 15 May.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I have communicated with Senators on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Leas-Chathaoirleach has clarified the position with regard to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. The decision was relayed to Members more than two weeks ago and there was one objection at that time. However, it seems that people thought they might make political capital here this morning. These things happen. Senator MacSharry asked for a debate with the Minister for Health. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Bacik raised the matter of the report of allegations of improper cancellation of penalty points. These allegations have been investigated and they will be discussed at the justice committee. Senator Norris raised a number of matters. He challenged the Taoiseach to a debate. I do not know if the Taoiseach will accept the request.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Maurice Cummins: That will be a matter for the Taoiseach to decide. Senator Paul Coghlan and others referred to the comments by the archbishop. I have stated on numerous occasions that this House will have ample time to discuss Archbishop Martin's statement and any other matter associated with that Bill. I have assured the House that we will have time for that debate. The health committee will be holding...