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Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am privileged to lead the tributes to the late Tom Fitzgerald, former Senator, who sadly passed away last year. I express my sincere sympathy to Tom's family, to his wife, Bridie, their children Michelle, Breandán and Tom who are present, and also to his brothers and sister and a wide circle of friends, many of whom are present. Tom was an excellent public representative who was...

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: That is democracy.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I presume I will have 14 minutes, as Senator David Norris had for his virtuoso performance in entertaining the packed galleries at the time, but I will settle for half of that amount. I have no intention of making any reform to curtail the contributions of Senator David Norris, as that is certainly not within my remit.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following:"welcomes - the programme of reform of the Irish political system already introduced by the current Government since coming into office, including - implementation of a substantial programme of constitutional reform, including the establishment of the Convention on the Constitution, and a...

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Norris.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The electrician might have a degree.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Two hours have been allocated for Private Members' business.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: There are two hours for Private Members' Business.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: We still have not had one suggestion from the Senator.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: It is still not worse.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: One minute.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Yes.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 18 February 2014.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of the Irish Delegation to the Committee of the Regions (13 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the delegation. I am not a member of the Oireachtas joint committee. However, I felt that I should attend this afternoon because I was a member of the Committee of the Regions for a number of years prior to 2002. I worked with Constance Hanniffy for a number of years on the committee. I can see that Mr. John Crowley is also in attendance and he worked on the committee at that...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 46, motion No. 7, on the Supplementary Order Paper, a Private Members' motion, which is in substitution for No. 46, motion No. 7 on today's Order Paper, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 5.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien spoke about whom the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, should and should not meet. That is a matter for the Minister. He is quite capable of deciding with whom and when he should meet. With regard to the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, and universal health insurance, a matter that was raised by other Senators, I understand it will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: With regard to the query regarding a specific drug, like the Cathaoirleach I suggest that the Senator table an Adjournment matter about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Bacik called for a debate on policing. When the reports are completed it would probably be an appropriate time for a debate, but we could possibly have a debate on it before then. This matter was also raised by Senators O'Donovan and Mullins. The question of confidence in the Garda and GSOC is a matter of paramount importance that must be addressed, and the Government has every...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: There is no Government plan to close post offices. There are 1,147 post offices in the country and in the last three years there have been 17 closures.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: If Senator Norris allows me to complete my comments, I might answer his query. This is in contrast to the trends during the period between 2006 and 2010 when 197 post offices were closed. Members on the other side of the House who raised the matter should consider their record in that regard.