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Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (25 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re referral to committee of Education Research Centre (Establishment) Order 2015, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2015 – Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 7 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I think they would be appalled in Haggardstown.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I join those Members who expressed their sympathies and condolences to the families of Lorna Carty and Martina and Larry Hayes. The attacks in Tunisia were savage in nature and the atrocities carried out elsewhere were dreadful. I assure Senator Darragh O'Brien that I will certainly ask the relevant Minister to come before the House to discuss terrorist and extremist threats in this...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Bacik and Keane referred to crime statistics. Senator Keane inquired about the possibility of having a debate on the greater use of technology, in which could be included the issue of maternity leave for gardaí. I will try to arrange for the Minister for Justice and Equality to come before the House to debate these matters in early course. Senator Bacik welcomed the fact that...

Seanad: Educational Research Centre (Establishment) Order 2015: Referral to Joint Committee (30 Jun 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve the following Order in draft:Educational Research Centre (Establishment) Order 2015,copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 11 June 2015, be referred to the Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection in accordance with Standing Order 70A(3)(j), which, not later than 14 July 2015, shall send a message to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Growing Tourism to 2025, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude no later than 3 p.m., with contributions from group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and a Minister or Minister of State to be called on to reply to the debate no later than 2.50 p.m.; No. 2, Communications Regulation...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien and many other Senators expressed their deepest sympathy to the Ryan and O'Connor families following the dreadful tragedy which occurred in Baltimore yesterday. As Senator O'Donovan, a resident of the area, stated, this was a freak accident caused by a freak wave and no one could legislate for it. Our hearts go out to all the families concerned and we all pray that...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am surprised that the Senator has not sought a Commencement debate on the issue, as I am aware that he has written to the Minister about it. I suggest he seek a Commencement debate to ensure all relevant information is provided by the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Bacik and other Senators raised the commemoration event proposed by members of the Bosnian community. I believe all Senators would support that event. The Senator also called for a debate on the recently published report on direct provision. I will try to arrange such a debate before the recess. She also referred to the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, which was before the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: In response to Senator Noone, I will try to find out when the public health (alcohol) Bill will come before the House. Senator O'Donovan referred to a group of razor clam fishermen who wish to meet the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. I am sure the fishermen in question have written to the Minister expressing their concerns. If not, I suggest they do so, but I will also raise...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Quinn raised the issue of Seanad reform, on which we had a fairly short debate recently. At that time, I indicated I would arrange a further debate and provide for ten minutes' speaking time for every Senator who wished to contribute. I hope to have this debate before the recess to allow everyone to comment on the proposals. I am not aware of the Government's stance on the draft...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and adjourn no later than 3 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 3 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded....

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien mentioned the deadline for tabling amendments. Certainly we will have a look at that issue. We want everybody to have the opportunity to table amendments. I am not aware of the circumstances but we will have a look at the issue. On the issue of pyrite remediation, I suggest that is a topic for a Commencement debate. I expect the Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly, and...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator mentioned that he intends to table a motion for the filling of a vacancy in Beaumont Hospital in relation to transplant patients.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I do not think anybody in the House would disagree with the filling of any vacancy. There are hundreds of vacancies for consultants in the HSE and I am sure we would all support the filling of these vacancies-----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----but it is not as easy as that, unfortunately. There is a difficulty in respect of the recruitment of consultants and key personnel in the health services. Senator Ivana Bacik raised the employment (equality) Bill and outlined that a number of amendments will be tabled on Report Stage. She outlined the briefing that will be available for Members on that matter. Senator Katherine...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Will the Senator please allow-----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: If I cannot address the people outside the gate who cannot speak-----