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Seanad: Constitutional Convention: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the amendment of the Resolution regarding the calling of a Convention on the Constitution, passed by Seanad Éireann on 12 July 2012, by the deletion of ‘but in any event not later than one year from the date of the first public hearing’ and the substitution of ‘but in any event not later than 31st March 2014.’

Seanad: Constitutional Convention: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I propose the suspension of the House until noon.

Seanad: Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2014: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2014.copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 24th January, 2014.".

Seanad: Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2014: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: It would suit many people.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move amendment No.1: To delete all words after “Seanad Éireann” and substitute the following: “- notes that the Taoiseach and Tánaiste met the leaders of the various parties and groupings in Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 18 December 2013 to consider how best to proceed with the reform of Seanad Eireann; - notes that there was agreement at...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister of State has an interest in upsetting Members.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the humanitarian situation in Syria, Southern Sudan and the Central African Republic, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 1.35 p.m. I wish to inform the House that next...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator MacSharry raised the question of EirGrid and the expert group that is being formed. I certainly would not agree with his comments that it is a fruitless exercise. I would prefer to wait for the report before I would make any such statement. In regard to the IDA and investment in the regions, I would agree totally with the Senator but we cannot dictate to industrialists that are...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Do not mind Leitrim, we can talk about Waterford and many other areas as well. The companies want to invest in places like Dublin, Cork and Galway where we have seen a massive increase in the number of jobs created during the past few years. We would be hopeful that such investment will spread to the regions in the coming years. Senator Bacik and several other Senators spoke about Seanad...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Labhair an Seanadóir Ó Murchú agus Seanadóirí eile mar gheall ar an straitéis 20 bliain don Ghaeilge. Tá an Rialtas i bhfábhar na straitéise. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil don Coimisinéir Teanga as a chuid oibre. I assure the House that the Government is totally in favour of implementing the 20 year strategy for the Irish...

Seanad: Humanitarian Situation in Syria, South Sudan and Central African Republic: Statements (30 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the European small claims procedure, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; and No. 2, statements on the charity sector to be taken at 3.45 p.m. to conclude no later than 5.45 p.m., with the contributions of the spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, all other Senators not to exceed...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: While almost 30 members contributed to the Order of Business, we do not have 30 members present at this stage. The question of storm damage was raised by Senator Darragh O'Brien and several other Senators. The Government intends to exhaust every possible avenue with the European Union to try to access funding. With regard to the debate in the House on storm damage two weeks ago, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: At this point in time, I envisage the House may only meet two days over the next two weeks as well because of the lack of business. I have no intention of ordering business for three days when two days will suffice. Members have called for various debates. I can schedule all of them on Thursday every week for the next three weeks without a Minister present but if I do that, Members will...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: That is the dilemma I am faced with and that is what I have to deal with in ordering the business of the House. Senator Leyden mentioned the Louise O'Keeffe case, which was raised by a number of Members last week. The matter was discussed for the first time at Cabinet this morning and I am sure when people have had time to examine the findings of the judgment, we may be in a position to...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: He has come here to debate many issues. He will be here today for the statements on the charities sector. I am sure he will come here soon to debate the Smithwick report and the many other items proposed by Senators. Senator Keane spoke about age-related macular degeneration and the "Nationwide" programme yesterday, which was very enlightening. Professor John Nolan and the Waterford...

Seanad: European Small Claims Procedure: Referral to Joint Committee (4 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That the proposal 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...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on European Union Affairs, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to conclude no later than 1.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes in each case, and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate no later than 1.20 p.m.; No. 2, motion re Standing...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator might need to buy a new phone.