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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Keane and Hayden referred to Traveller accommodation. I also note Senator Hayden's point on rent certainty and her call for a debate with the Minister, Deputy Kelly, on that matter. Senator Cullinane also called for a debate on housing. He spoke about people with higher incomes getting a greater benefit from the budget, but he did not mention that we have now taken more than...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullins also referred to the increased figure for overseas development aid. I note the point made by Senator Healy Eames, who was hoping for a reduction in the student contribution. Unfortunately, one cannot do everything in a budget, but hopefully this Government will have another four or five budgets in which to rectify that matter in the coming years. Senator Colm Burke was...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: However, Senator Burke did point out that it was a fair budget which gave something back to hard-pressed people in middle Ireland. For some years, many Senators have been speaking about that sector. I note Senator Noone's point on the importance of breastfeeding, as well as her comments on infertility. Hopefully we can have a debate on those issues in the House. Senator Paul Coghlan said...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the proceeds of the sale of Aer Lingus, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, the Marriage Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m., with the time to be allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and that for all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: On a point of order, is it correct to say somebody - a Government or anybody else - robbed something?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: If Senator Craughwell was listening during the Order of Business, he would know that there is no time limit on that debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien made the case in respect of Aer Lingus but this has been debated at length in the committee and, therefore, I do not propose to amend the Order of Business. The report on paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland was raised by a number of Senators, including Senator Bacik. I hope when we have the full details of that and the report of the Garda Commissioner that we can have a...

Seanad: Proceeds of Sale of Aer Lingus: Motion (20 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the payment by the Minister for Finance, pursuant to section 46(1) of the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2014, from the Central Fund to the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund of €335,272,562.50 (three-hundred and thirty-five million, two-hundred and seventy-two thousand, five-hundred and sixty-two euro and fifty cent) being...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Children First Bill 2014 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude no later than 3 p.m.; and No. 2, Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded. Private Members' business is No. 71, motion 19, to be taken at 5 p.m., with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator MacSharry called for a debate on Northern Ireland in the aftermath of yesterday's reports. As has been stated we had a debate on Northern Ireland only a few weeks ago, but I will try to facilitate a further debate given that so many Members have requested it in the aftermath of these reports. The Senator also spoke about rural crime, which is a major issue. That is why the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: There will be a considerable amount of legislation dealing with the matter in the House before Christmas. Senator Bacik mentioned that the heads of the victims of crime Bill are being discussed by the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. I will try to ensure the Bill will be published as a Seanad Bill. We are willing to take it in the House as soon as it can be processed....

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I do not believe it is orchestrating terrorism.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is obviously still there and, as has been mentioned,-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----it is controlling Sinn Féin as well. That is something that will have to be addressed.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Nobody from Sinn Féin commented on the reports yesterday, including Senator Ó Clochartaigh who was present.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It was surprising. I am glad that the Sinn Féin Members have their briefing documents with them today.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Moran reiterated the sentiments expressed by Senator Jim D'Arcy on the murder of Garda Tony Golden. She commended the people of Blackrock and Haggardstown, who acted as a community last week. Senator Ó Clochartaigh called for a debate on the Northern Ireland reports, including the Garda report. He also called for a further debate on the working group report on direct...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that we adjourn at 5.10 p.m. rather than 5 p.m.

Seanad: United Nations Principles for Older Persons: Motion (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister of State. I compliment Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell on tabling the motion which was seconded by Senator Jillian van Turnhout. It is apt at this time. The proportion of over 65s increased by 21% between 2006 and 2013 and the number in this age group is projected to increase by approximately 20,000 each year in the next few years, rising to between 850,000 and...

Seanad: United Nations Principles for Older Persons: Motion (21 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister of State is doing and has been doing everything possible, particularly during the first three years of this Government's term in office, when the cupboard was bare and there was not a penny to spend. However, now the Government has begun to get the country moving, some growth is being achieved in the economy and so on, money should flow prudently to those areas which need it...