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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister for Health was in the House to take a Commencement matter prior to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is not a question of the Minister avoiding Commencement debates.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I will try to bring him in to discuss pancreas transplants and the fact that there is no surgeon at Beaumont. While everybody would welcome the fact that services are being transferred to St. Vincent's Hospital, there is a need for consultants. It is a problem not only regarding transplants. The lack of consultants being recruited is a major problem in our health services and will have to...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Hayden raised the funerals of the young people who died tragically in Berkeley. Some of the funerals are taking place today and our thoughts are with the parents involved, as they are with those commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Air India flight in which more than 300 people lost their lives. Senator Hayden also raised the observations of the UN Committee on Economic,...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am glad Sinn Féin has reviewed its position in Northern Ireland in that regard. Senators Paul Coghlan, Conway and others spoke about the future of historic houses. It is of paramount importance for tourism and also for our built heritage. It is important that proper boards are put in place. However, money is also required to afford the upkeep of these houses. Senator Conway...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Commissioner Phil Hogan (23 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I will share my time with Senator Comiskey. I welcome the Commissioner to Seanad Éireann, a House in which he served from 1987 to 1989 and in which, as a Minister, he had many a robust and lengthy debate over the years. I compliment and congratulate Mr. Hogan on his appointment as Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development and on his work since his appointment, which has been...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (23 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is proposed to take No. 1, Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned not later than 3 p.m., if not previously concluded, with contributions from group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction)...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I will begin with the point raised by Senator Darragh O'Brien about Rape Crisis Network Ireland and to which Senators Gilroy and Moloney quite rightly referred. The Government is committed to supporting the work of the rape crisis centres around the country because they provide invaluable support to people at an extremely traumatic and vulnerable time. I understand that Tusla has confirmed...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Several other Senators mentioned rape crisis centres. I think they should know what they are speaking about.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Difficult funding decisions have had to be made by Tusla with regard to funding or service provision. I understand that Rape Crisis Network Ireland, which is the representative body for rape crisis centres, as opposed to the service-provider, has had its funding ceased. The priority of both the Minister and Tusla was to protect front-line services within the funding available. The funding...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Some people on the other side of the House have a habit of throwing out facts that are not correct-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----and they do not understand the issue, unfortunately. I think the comprehensive reply I have given clarifies the situation. However, I will take on board what Senator Moloney asked for last week. I have asked the Minister to come to the House for a debate on it. He was not available this week. I had provisionally arranged for him to come this evening but he cannot be here. I hope we...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is proposed to take No. 1, the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to be adjourned not later than 3.15 p.m., if not previously concluded. Contributions from group spokespersons are not to exceed eight minutes, and those of all other Senators are not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: That is what we have because Fianna Fáil introduced it.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator is confused.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Daly raised the question of Greece, as did many other Members. Ireland's policy is to ensure that a viable and sustainable solution is agreed. As part of this, it is essential that Greece has the funding required to support its banking system. As the ECB governing council has been required to increase funding to support the Greek banks and economic system, there is concern as to...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Moloney spoke about Clodagh Cogley, one of the people who were very badly injured in the accident in Berkeley. Her words on Facebook were inspirational. A wonderful and inspirational gentleman appeared on "The John Murray Show" this morning. He was injured after a dive at the Forty Foot many years ago and is in a wheelchair. His words were also inspirational in respect of Clodagh...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: In regard to his plight as an Independent Senator, we welcome him as a prominent member of the House, the Cathaoirleach gave very good advice which he should adhere to. We will do everything possible to assist him but it is up to groups to decide who they want in their groups.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Michael Mullins raised the issue of the recruitment process in the HSE and the appointments cancelled in Merlin Park. He made a good point in that regard. The whole question of recruitment in the HSE will have to be examined because we are being told constantly that many of the problems arising are the result of not having a sufficient number of consultants and staff in the health...