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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: We are working on that also.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Colm Burke spoke about writing off interest on borrowings for medical students and junior doctors. It is certainly a matter that should be addressed.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator White spoke about SPARK and cuts to the one-parent family payment. I think we addressed that during the debate on the Social Welfare Bill. If needs be, we can arrange a further debate on the matter. Senator Jim D'Arcy spoke about Project Maths.That matter also has been raised previously and he called for the Minister to come in and debate it. Senator Byrne raised the commission of...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is important that the Senator should have finished that sentence, that Members cannot abuse privilege under any circumstances.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Neill raised the great work of the Defence Forces and the crew of the LE Eithne. He congratulated all involved on their humanitarian effort and I am sure all Members agree with that. The Senator also called for a debate on the issue with the Minister, Deputy Charles Flanagan. Senator Conway addressed some of the items which I addressed earlier.

Seanad: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Trade Agreement: Motion (9 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, two or more joint committees, in accordance with their orders of reference, may hold a joint meeting or meetings in this Seanad to consider the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, TTIP, an EU-US trade agreement currently under negotiation.

Seanad: Yeats 2015: Statements (9 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The first Montessori school in Ireland was established in 1920 in the Mercy Convent in Waterford owing to the interest and influence of the Mother Superior, de Sales Lowry. Madame Montessori visited the convent in 1927 and an address, suitably worded for the great occasion, was read by Ms Winnie Cummins, later Sister Redemptoris, who died in 2013 at the age of 99 years.Winnie Cummins...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Customs Bill 2014 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 3 p.m.; No. 2, Children (Amendment) Bill 2015 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 5 p.m., No. 3, Private Members' business, Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m....

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The acting leader of the Opposition, Senator O'Donovan, raised the issue of the schedule for the rest of the term. I will make available to the leader and the Whip what we have to date. We used to meet with the Leader and the Whip every week, but that practice has not continued. I have no problem in regard to providing the information. In regard to the need to reconsider the National...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Donovan also raised issues relating to Irish Water. We have an Irish Water clinic here each week at which people can discuss individual problems with Irish Water and Members should consider attending that. Senator Healy Eames should consider that in regard to the problem she highlighted. We have a mechanism whereby such issues can be raised by Members on a weekly basis and that...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: If it is a democracy, I would like to be able to respond. I did not interrupt anybody else.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The majority of clients claiming the State pension for the first time choose to have it paid directly into an account. The majority of existing pensioners are already receiving their welfare payments by direct lodgement. Those who receive payments in cash will continue to receive them. I hope more will decide to use post offices, but it is a decision to be taken by the people concerned. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: When the Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, came to the House on 2 April, there were six speakers on the issue. Many more spoke about it today. I wonder whether those who have spoken today actually spoke on 2 April when the Minister of State was present.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It would be nice to look at the record of that debate. The Senator should not be too smart in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am answering the question to the best of my ability.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: There are smart aleck comments from the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: There are smart aleck comments from the Senator when he is here. However, he is not here that often. The Senator also referred to SPARK, Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids. This matter was raised by Senator Mary White yesterday and dealt with on the Order of Business. Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh referred to the policy on the islands. We will consider having a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: In that regard, I do not propose to deal with the post office issue today. We have a lengthy business schedule and even though she was in the House on 2 April, I will certainly endeavour to have the Minister for Social Protection come to the House as soon as possible to discuss the post office network and social welfare payments. However, I cannot accede to the Senator's request today...

Seanad: Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (10 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that the time allocated be extended to 4.15 p.m. to allow us to finish the debate on the Bill.