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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I used the word "adjourned," but we hope to finish the debate within the hour, as there is very little in the Bill. As the Senator can see, there is another hour that could be allocated. We will, therefore, have extra time, if we need it.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Bradford, Darragh O'Brien and Cullinane raised the issue of Irish Water because its seven-year plan was announced this morning. I am informed that it will be the subject of debate in the right fora, which is the Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht. That a debate will take place in early course. Senators Darragh O'Brien and Hayden called for a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Hayden mentioned the Longboat Quay situation, in particular the plight of tenants who are renting there. I agree with her that there is a need for tenants to have a voice. Looking back at all of these buildings that have created difficulties for owners and tenants, I ask myself on a daily basis what were the architects, engineers, fire officers and local authorities doing. They...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is dreadful to see those people with houses and apartments which are unsafe. People need to be held accountable, even if it is many years afterwards. Developers and builders are also responsible. These people must bear some responsibility for this and must be held to account. They have been let off for far too long. People have washed their hands of this situation. The engineers,...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Progress has been made in regard to smoking but it is still a serious problem. People are getting the message, as Senator Noone pointed out. Perhaps we could invite the Minister to the House to speak to us about the Healthy Ireland study in the coming weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Before I announce the Order of Business, I join the Cathaoirleach in extending my deep and heartfelt sympathy to the ten people who died in the fire in Carrickmines at the weekend and to wish a speedy recovery to the two children who will be orphaned now as well. I extend my sympathy to all the families concerned. I also wish to pay tribute to the members of the fire and emergency services....

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Yes. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on budget 2016, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude not later than 7 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed six minutes, and the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 6.55 p.m. I call for Members to stand for a minute's...

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Yes, four minutes and two minutes.

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Yes.

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Last week, Senator Mark Daly, as leader of the Opposition and leader of Fianna Fáil, was looking for extra expenditure in many areas and at the same time accused the Government of borrowing to fund services. That is typical doublespeak from the other side of the House. As the Minister of State has pointed out, borrowing and the budget deficit were 12.5% of GDP when we took office....

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It addresses the major discrepancies which necessitated companies having to set up in, for example, Northern Ireland. This is a very positive step which will be accepted by all concerned in the road haulage sector. Looking briefly at the Sinn Féin budget book which if it were on sale in a bookshop it would certainly be in the fiction category. It proposes €1.1 billion of new...

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Is the Senator arguing that we should pay consultants $800,000 or $900,000?

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: There will be extra nurses and doctors.

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 3 p.m. if not previously concluded, with contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; and No. 2, Public Services and Procurement (Social Value) Bill 2015. This is...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I will accede to the request and I hope Fianna Fáil Members will consider it when I put something similar forward and will not be jumping up and down about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Bill is to be taken at 4 p.m. and to conclude no later than 6 p.m. The final matter on the Order of Business is No. 3, Minerals Development Bill 2015 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 7 p.m. if not previously concluded. Due to the State funeral and as a mark of respect to the family and Garda colleagues of the late Garda Anthony Golden, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I was not asked.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Is the Senator referring to his pub?

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The acting leader of the Opposition, Senator Leyden, described the budget as aspirational. That is quite true; it is aspirational. We aspired over the past four and half years to secure the recovery on which we have been working in terms of trying to tidy up the mess we inherited. It is to be hoped that will continue to be the aspiration for the next four years. I refer to items such as...