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Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome what the Minister has just said. In the context of minority groups, I am sure that the vast majority of Members of this House received correspondence from various Traveller groups which had some concerns about the Bill. I am sure the Minister also received that correspondence and hope the rights of minorities will be considered and not diminished as a result of the Bill. In that...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that No. 1a on the Supplementary Order Paper that has been circulated, the motion setting out the arrangements for the address to the House by Mr. Tom Arnold on 16 January 2014 be taken now.

Seanad: Address by Mr. Tom Arnold: Motion (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Mr.Tom Arnold, Chairperson of the Convention on the Constitution, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 16 January, 2014 and the following arrangements shall apply. The...

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I thank Mr. Arnold for honouring us with his presence and making a very interesting speech. We have had a good exchange of views and it was like holding the Constitutional Convention here. It was wonderful to have that exchange. I wish Mr. Arnold well with the remainder of the work of the Constitutional Convention-----

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I missed the cake and could do without it. I sincerely thank Mr. Arnold for coming to the Seanad. It was a wonderful exchange of views and we wish him well for the future.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I take pleasure in seconding the Bill and compliment my colleague, Senator Coghlan, on bringing it before the House. Too often, we hear Senators complain about the decline of town centres and cities and suggest means of revitalising them. This small Bill could go some way towards addressing the current imbalance. A glaring inequity in the law governing the imposition of commercial rates is...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re amendments to Seanad Éireann Standing Orders 60 and 62, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; and No. 2, Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien commented on the Garda and resources for the Garda. It was a matter raised by Senator Noone as well. As the Senator knows, recruitment has commenced again for the Garda. On several occasions the Senator has raised the matter of patrol cars. I gather up to €8 million has been provided in the past two years for the purchase of extra patrol cars. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Quinn spoke on Seanad reform. He is quite right: we have several documents on the list or Order Paper at present. However, the Taoiseach has come to the House and stated emphatically that he is committed to legislating for the decision of the people taken in 1979. He is proceeding with that. I imagine there will be many other procedures that will have to be changed in the House...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Leyden spoke about Iran and the need to reopen the embassy in Tehran. A deputation from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade went to Iran in recent weeks, but I note the Senator's comments and will bring them to the attention of the Tánaiste. Senator Moran spoke about the collaboration between Dundalk IT and Dundalk FC. These developments are to be welcomed. I note her...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: That is the position and the law must take its course.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Kelly spoke about wind turbines and submissions that had to be in by 21 February. I will ask the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, to come into the House to discuss that matter. I will try to find out if she is willing to do so. Senator Mooney spoke about the IDA's regional policy on jobs. As he stated, the companies will eventually decide, but I agree with him that there...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I think I will decline-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Terry Brennan made a number of points in respect of pylons and various other matters. I know he is not an electrician but he has very good connections.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Such a comprehensive debate would be more a matter for the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications over a number of days. I hope that will happen and I am sure that request will be made by members of the committee.

Seanad: Report of Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That the following report be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas:Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on Standing Orders 60 and 62: Ringing of Division Bell and Locking the Doors.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Irish Water, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to conclude not later than 1 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not to exceed five minutes in each case, and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate not later than 12.55 p.m.; No. 2, statements on the Common Agricultural Policy and rural development programme, to be taken at 2 p.m. and...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the Minister's reply about the issue of Rehab lotteries. The Deputy Leader responded comprehensively on that matter. I would not presume to speak for the Minister for Justice and Equality on the matter. On the request for a debate on sport and sport funding, I have asked the Minister to come to the House and I am hopeful we will have a debate on that issue in...

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (22 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that the debate be extended until 1.20 p.m. to allow the Minister of State to conclude.