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Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2015)

Maurice Cummins: On Tuesday, 3 November at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Estimate for the provision of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund allocation for 2015, referral to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; and No. 2, the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015 — Second Stage, to be taken on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I already have to amend the Order of Business that we take No. 2 at 5 p.m. rather than after No. 1 because the Minister is not available until 5 p.m. I propose this amendment. Senators Mooney, Hayden and Cullinane spoke on housing and rent supplement. Although we have had two debates on housing during the past 12 months, I agree there is an urgent need for a further debate soon. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I hope the Web Summit will return to Dublin in the years ahead. Senator Kelly called for a further debate on wind farms. We will try to have the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy White, come before the House to discuss that matter. Senator Mullins referred to Operation Thor and the increased resources allocated to the Garda. As I indicated, these matters...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2015: Referral to Joint Committee (3 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2015, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 28 October 2015, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in accordance with Standing Order 70A(3)(j), which, not later than 24th November, 2015,...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2015 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at no later than 3 p.m., if not previously concluded, with contributions from group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those from all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each; No. 2, Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 -...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the question of attacks on members of the emergency services, particularly fire brigade staff over Halloween, and also attacks on prison officers in their homes in recent months. He asked that a specific offence for such attacks be considered and that I relay this to the Minister. I certainly will do so. It is absolutely despicable that any member of our...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: These provide a mix of rehabilitation and transitional care for patients who require assisted convalescent care before returning home or entering long-term care. Additional funding of €18 million was provided in July for a winter initiative that will include the provision of approximately 300 additional hospital beds in November and December this month and next month. The first of...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister was present for a Commencement debate earlier this morning and he is to be here for a couple of hours to discuss the Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill today. Let us be fair about it. I will certainly ask the Minister to come in, and I am sure he will accede to that request in early course, but the debate cannot be held today. Senators Bacik, Noone and Mullins extended...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I do not think they realise that many people in the population do not have computers or iPhones. I suggest that the banks do not want to serve people or speak to people anymore. It is an absolute disgrace.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators may be sure that other banks will follow. People have the remedy themselves. If their bank plans to do this and they are not happy with it, they can move to another bank.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: They can make a point of telling the people in the bank in question why they are moving.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: That might make others, and the banks themselves, think about this approach.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I do not have Internet banking. I should probably have it. I still like to go to the bank and do my business there by speaking to a person on the other side of the counter.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: They can give out to me if they wish. Of course I meet my constituents as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Hayden welcomed the provision of additional cold weather beds. Indeed, over 700 housing allocations have already been made this year to assist people who were in emergency housing. The Senator complimented the Dublin Region Homeless Executive on its efforts and I think we would all join her in that regard. She made the important point that any homeless person who wants a bed will...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Brennan welcomed the establishment by the Minister, Deputy Coveney, of a task force to deal with the alleged abuse of migrant workers in the fishing industry, which is an issue that was raised by Senators Bacik and O'Keeffe yesterday. The Minister is to be lauded for his swift action in this regard. Senator Ó Domhnaill spoke about banking and health services. I think I have...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Both parties in government fully support the amendments tabled by Senator Barrett. I think the officials in the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel and all Government Departments should realise that the Oireachtas is made up of two Houses. The people verified that not so long ago. The message needs to go out loud and clear that future Bills should not come into this House with references...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2015)

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

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2015)

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