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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I take on board his points regarding the failure of TLT, which was also mentioned by his cousin, Senator Michael Mullins, and Senator MacSharry. It is a very serious matter and I will endeavour to bring the Minister, Deputy Coveney, into the House to discuss it. Senators Mullins and MacSharry also referred to farm inspections and the difficulties for farmers in this regard. It would be...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: It is not a joking matter, of course. We saw the seriousness of the situation when a child in London was attacked in its pram. I will convey the Senator's concerns to the Minister. Senator Hayden referred to proceedings at the Constitutional Convention and called for a debate on the welfare of families and related matters arising out of those deliberations. I have requested that the...

Seanad: Passenger Name Record Data: Motion (14 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: 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 following proposed...

Seanad: Passenger Name Record Data: Motion (14 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I fully accept this matter was dealt with comprehensively by the justice committee yesterday. I accept its deliberations and the recommendations that these motions would be passed, as I expect them to be. I share the Minister's support for the motion.

Seanad: Passenger Name Record Data: Motion (14 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: 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 following proposed...

Seanad: Passenger Name Record Data: Motion (14 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 November 2013.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations, referral to joint committee without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 – Committee Stage (Resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to be adjourned not later than 5.30 p.m.; and No....

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: We are delighted to see her back.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien referred to motion No. 1 and I agree that when it returns from the committee we should have a debate on that issue. As regards the health service plan, last Friday was the closing date for submissions to be made to the Minister. I understand that the Minister gave the HSE a further ten days to report back to him, so we will await that. I will update the House on...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullins-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullins asked for an update from the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan, on the decade of commemorations, with specific reference to 2016. I note his comments in that regard. Senator Wilson called for an update on the plans of the Minister for Education and Skills for the site of a former Army camp. I will correspond with the Minister for Education and...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The humble blaa has made its way onto the plates of many of the finest restaurants in the city. We are proud of this humble product we have in Waterford which goes back to the Huguenots. We are delighted the European Commission recognises the geographical significance of this fine food we have in Waterford.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: In Waterford we eat our blaas in the mornings. They do not last much longer. We like them fresh and hot.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Sean D. Barrett raised the issue of accountability and regulation of accountants. I note he has tabled a number of amendments to the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013. I hope we have a significant debate on Committee Stage of the Bill this week.

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund 2014: Motion (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2013,a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Seanad Éireann on 12th November, 2013, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in accordance with Standing Order 70A(3)( j), which, not later than 3rd December, 2013, shall...

Seanad: Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I propose we extend the time for five minutes to allow us to conclude Committee Stage. We have practically finished it.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I accept what the Minister of State said that the courts will determine this, which I think we all appreciate. However, I certainly have some sympathy with what Senator Barrett said. We have accounting firms, auditing firms, etc., which seemed to be part of the demise of the banking situation we had over those long and hard years, but nobody seems to have been brought to account. The same...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I ask Senator Byrne to take me at my word. We have Report Stage ordered for Thursday. I will be meeting with the leaders tomorrow morning and if there is a difficulty we can certainly review it.

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Ar leath uair tar éis a deich, maidin amárach.