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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Catherine McGuinness (19 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: We thank Ms McGuinness most sincerely for coming here to address us here this afternoon.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (19 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: It is proposed to sit again at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 June 2014.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 3.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien raised an issue of concern for multiple sclerosis sufferers with regard to the life-changing drugs that may be withdrawn from the medical card system in the next few weeks. I understand that, in accordance with the procedures of the National Centre for Pharmacoecnomics, it conducted an evaluation of Fampridine and concluded that as the manufacturer was unable to demonstrate...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: However, the manufacturer of Fampyra supplied the drug free of charge to some patients prescribed the drug by their clinician. The manufacturer has recently decided to stop supplying the drug free of charge and, as a consequence, these patients are now faced with financing the drug themselves if they wish to continue the drug treatment. That clarifies the point but I agree that the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Cullinane, Gilroy and others mentioned mental health services and concerns about psychiatric services. I will try to arrange for the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, to come to the House in September, as Senator Gilroy has requested. Senators Eamonn Coghlan and Noone raised the question of obesity and the amount of time allocated to PE in primary schools, in particular. It has been...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Health Insurance (Reform) Bill 2014 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 2.45 p.m.; and No. 54, motion 10, Private Members' business, to be taken at 3.15 p.m. and to conclude at 5.15 p.m. Tributes to former Senator Sam McAughtry will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business. Second Stage of the Housing...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the issue of the health service. We will try to arrange for the Minister for Health to come to the House for a comprehensive debate on the health service but I doubt we will get him at such short notice. The matters raised by the Senator were also raised yesterday on the Order of Business, when it was noted that up to 20% of advertised consultant posts have...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (25 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am privileged to lead the tributes to the late Sam McAughtry, a former Senator, who sadly passed away in March of this year. I would like to welcome to the Visitors Gallery his daughters Elaine, Marion and Angela. I express my sincere sympathy and that of the House to all his family and friends, who I am sure miss him dearly. As a member of the industrial and commercial panel, Sam was...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (25 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I propose we adjourn until 12.45 p.m.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (26 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (26 Jun 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I would like to get the week off to a good start by extending good wishes to the Leader of the Opposition, Senator Darragh O'Brien, on the occasion of his 40th birthday today.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 1.45 p.m., to adjourn no later than 3.45 p.m. and to be resumed for two hours on the conclusion of No. 3; No. 2, Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 5.45 p.m., with the contributions of group...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Leader of the Opposition raised the question of the free travel scheme. We have had Fianna Fáil stoking up shamelessly and fear-mongering on this scheme.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The purpose of the ongoing review is to examine and report on the current operation and future development of the free travel scheme. The group's terms of reference are wide-ranging and involve the examination of several issues, ranging from the control of fraud, which the Senator mentioned, and abuse of administration. There are currently 780,000 persons in receipt of free travel. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Hayden and others raised the election of the Minister, Deputy Burton, as leader of the Labour Party, and as Tánaiste. I am sure we all wish her well in her position as leader of the Labour Party. Senator Barrett raised the invitation to the President to attend next year's 12 July celebrations in Donegal. I am sure the President will give consideration to that matter. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Keeffe raised Google and the right to have one's information removed, which is an EU ruling. It is a matter which should be addressed and, I am sure, will be addressed. Senator Quinn raised all the good news on the economy and jobs and the need to keep our eyes on the ball. I can assure him that such is the intention of Government. The Government has removed quite a lot of red...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: ----- in respect of these matters before raising them in this Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am not blaming Senator Mullen in that regard. When the facts are there and the facts are put forward-----