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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I think Senator Naughten has raised that point. Senator Leyden referred to the death of Joe Dowling, a former Deputy and Senator. We all express our condolences to the family of the late Joe Dowling. We will have tributes to him at a later stage in the House. In relation to the Irish prisoner held in Cairo, I am assured that the Tánaiste is using every diplomatic means to secure this...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (4 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am sure the local authority will make a decision on that as the appropriate body. Senator Cullinane referred to Bausch & Lomb and the plight of the workers. The company is seeking 200 redundancies and a reduction of 20% in the wages of a further 900 people who are employed there. This is devastating news for the workers and their families as well as for Waterford and outlying...

Seanad: Racism in Ireland: Motion (4 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re notification of a vacancy in Seanad Éireann arising from the election of a Member to the European Parliament, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re the arrangements for the address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Anne Brasseur, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I have listened to much rhetoric relating to Standing Orders from the high moral ground on the other side of the House. There was a general consensus that we would appoint one Government Senator and one non-Government Senator. However, I agree this was not mentioned in the motion that was passed. The motion only mentioned selecting two Senators. I am suggesting, and I am going to ask the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Whoever suggested I am kicking to touch-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: It has come to my notice that it has been suggested Senator MacSharry may have a conflict of interest.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I was not going to mention this issue but I am being pressed by the other side of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am being pressed by the other side of the House in this matter and thus ask that it be referred to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. It is important that this House acts properly at all times.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I have no intention of doing that.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Cathaoirleach has explained this and that is where the matter will be taken up.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I did not question the character of any Member and I want that comment withdrawn.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I did not question any Member's character.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am asking that Senator Byrne to withdraw the comment he made about me. I have not questioned the character of any Member.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Byrne should withdraw the allegation he made about me.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: This matter relates to suitability.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I did not say what I am being accused of saying.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I did not impugn the Senator's character at all.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I did not impugn the Senator's character.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I will agree to a suspension of the House for 30 minutes so that the leaders can discuss this matter.