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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Maurice Cummins: That is what happened. The Senator can moan again but he cannot beat facts.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am only pointing out that the reason there is insufficient local authority housing is that we stopped building local authority houses.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The primary issue currently facing the housing market is a lack of supply. There is no question about that, particularly in Dublin and in some other urban areas. Increasing public and private housing supply is a critical issue and the Government's construction strategy 2020 is the blueprint to address this. I am sure the Minister will be quite willing to come in very soon to discuss that...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Is the Senator going to continue----

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Maurice Cummins: On the issue of hospital waiting lists, which was raised by Senator Crown, I note his points on the EU health consumer index. Now that the ongoing pay situation has been accepted by the IMO, I am sure that the employment of an extra 200 consultants----

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The 200 extra consultants should help make significant progress----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re earlier signature of the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Gender Recognition Bill 2014 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to be adjourned not later than 7 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 3, the Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014 -...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O’Brien referred to IAG. No formal bid has been made. The Minister has said he will examine all the details and the Government will make a decision on the matter at that point. The Senator also raised the issue of Fampyra, the drug for sufferers of multiple sclerosis. As Senator Darragh O’Brien mentioned, he raised the matter on several occasions. I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Donovan raised the issue of farmers on long-term farm assist payments and the red tape involved in securing payment and medical cards. I will certainly take the matter up with the Minister for Social Protection. Senator Kelly raised the issue of the ambulance service and the need for firemen to get the necessary training to respond to accidents as well. We had a discussion on...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Conway raised the issue of Aer Lingus and I note his points. When the Minister and the Government have the necessary details, I am sure the decision will be expedited. Senator Healy Eames spoke about the special educational needs model and the requirement for further consultation between the Minister and all involved. The Senator had a very comprehensive Commencement debate with...

Seanad: Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014: Motion for Earlier Signature (3 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 2, statements on overseas development, to be taken at 1.15 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and that of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 3, Workplace Relations Bill 2014 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.30 p.m. and adjourned no later than 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contribution...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 13 be taken before No. 2. It is with regard to publishing a Bill. I have no problem with this, and I agree to the amendment. I agree with him that there have been difficulties with the Fair Deal scheme. I understand that on 20 January there were 763 delayed discharges nationally, of which 368 were in the Dublin...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Landy referred to the review of court services in County Tipperary. I assure him that there is no intention to close the courthouse in Carrick-on-Suir, which was refurbished recently. A number of Senators discussed the measures to tackle the sale of cheap alcohol. The Minister has promised that the legislation will be before us by the summer. Senators made many points about the...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Our health care professionals are doing an excellent job. The successes in the treatment of cancer should be shouted out loud because people are fearful. Treatment has a tremendous success rate. Senator O'Donnell discussed the people's forum and Irish Water. As she rightly pointed out, section 7 of the Water Services Act 2014 provides it as a function of the Commission for Energy...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 13 be taken before No. 2."

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Mooney, Norris, Hayden and others raised the issue of Stena Line concentrating on expanding on its existing ferry service in Dublin Port having decided to terminate its services from Dun Laoghaire, which is a big disappointment to everyone involved. Following the withdrawal of duty free shopping, passenger and car volumes declined dramatically in 2014. Fewer than 150,000 ferry...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I will arrange a debate with the Minister or his Minister of State, Deputy Dara Murphy. Senator Bacik asked for a debate with the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs as well and I will try to arrange a debate. Senators Kelly and Bacik raised the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012. It has been held up on Report Stage in the other House. I understand...

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Committee Stage (5 Feb 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday.