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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: This is the type of debt reprofiling that Greece now needs as part of the implementation of a new bailout. Senator Cullinane has sought the reprofiling of debt.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator referred to restructuring. He might as well have-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: As a result of what we have done, the unemployment rate in Ireland has dropped to below 10% from a high that was well in excess of 15%.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: That happened as a result of the negotiations the Government carried out in respect of the bailout programme. I hope the Government of Greece will negotiate in a similar manner for the sake of that country's people. Senator Naughton referred to congestion in Galway and several other transport issues. Perhaps she might seek to raise these matters by means of the Commencement Debate in order...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am sure those involved welcomed the provision of that money-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Although funding of €30,000 has been granted in respect of Seán Mac Diarmada's cottage-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----those responsible for the project want more and more will obviously be needed.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am sure the Minister will provide funding additional to the €30,000 that has already been granted. Senator Higgins referred to the planning process and highlighted the fact that companies are objecting and trying stifle opposition in the marketplace. Again, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will be coming before the House to take a number of Bills in...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Healy Eames referred to the writing down of German debt after the Second World War. That happened prior to the formation of the EU. The Senator also correctly highlighted the plight of homeless people who are pregnant.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Homeless people. I do not think men can get pregnant in any event. However, as already stated, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will be in the House on several occasions in the coming weeks and that matter can be raised with him then. Senator Gilroy also referred to Greece and the exposure of the economy to a Greek bailout and that should be spelled out as...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 3 p.m., with contributions from group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, Statements on the Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015, to...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the issue of pancreatic transplants. He rightly praised Senator Colm Burke for the answer he received from the Minister who attended the House this morning. I hope we will see progress on the matter. Everybody will have an opportunity to make his or her reservations known on the report on Seanad reform to the publishers of the report, former Senators Maurice...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I was not aware of that but, as I said, I can inform the Senator that the Taoiseach mentioned to me briefly that he intended setting up in very early course an implementation body to deal with the Seanad reform document that is published. Perhaps the meeting has something to do with that. Senator Bacik and others welcomed the additional special needs assistants announced by the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: On Senator Brennan's point, the Government has reopened Templemore. Many more gardaí have come on stream and more will be coming on stream. The deployment of gardaí is an operational matter for the Commissioner. I suggest to the Senator that the chief superintendent make a case to the Commissioner. I am sure the allocation of resources will be very fair on the part of the...

Seanad: Report of Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (8 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome former Senators Maurice Manning and Joe O'Toole. In our previous debate on Seanad reform I expressed the view that this should be the last report on the issue and that we should move on many of its proposals. Many Members have expressed concerns to me and in the House about several aspects of the report. I hope they will outline their concerns because this is their last chance to...

Seanad: Report of Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (8 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: What about the report?

Seanad: Report of Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (8 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose the suspension of the House until 6 p.m.

Seanad: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (8 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Next Monday.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Education Research Centre (Establishment) Order 2015, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 1a, motion regarding arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 14 July 2015, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, Employment Equality (Amendment)...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2015)

Maurice Cummins: He was here yesterday.