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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Harbours Bill - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 2.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 2.10 p.m; No. 2, Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015 –...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The acting leader of the Opposition, Senator Ó Murchú, lauded the work of charitable organisations such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Simon Community and the efforts and work of young people involved in those organisations, particularly at this time of the year. As he said, they certainly are a ray of hope for us all. Senator Ó Murchú proposed an...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that it be taken immediately after No. 4, the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015. Anybody who wishes to discuss the matter should be here. We will provide an hour for the debate. If nobody is here, there will be no debate so it is up to Members to be here to discuss that matter. Senators Marie Moloney, Máiría Cahill, Michael Comiskey, Michael Mullins,...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: This Bill came about as a review of the ports policy which began in 2010 and led to the national ports policy 2013.As Senator O'Sullivan stated, many people underestimate and do not realise the importance of our ports to the country. The Competition Authority estimates that our ports handle approximately 84% of the volume of all merchandise and trade and 62% in terms of value. As an island...

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: What about the CEO?

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: What about the manager of the local authority?

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: If they are invited.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Why not make it part of the Bill?

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Second Stage (8 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Next Wednesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2015 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and adjourned not later than 2.55 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 2, Gradam an Uachtaráin Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3 p.m., with the time allocated for the debate not to exceed two hours; and No. 3, Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013 - Committee Stage, to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Fianna Fáil was going to drain the Shannon 100 years ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I cannot respond because I cannot hear what is going on.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator MacSharry proposed that the Minister of State, Deputy Harris, come to the House to debate the issue of flooding. Most of the contributions on the Order of Business this morning concerned flooding. I have a comprehensive document on flooding that I can read out to the House but I have no intention of doing so this morning. In the other House, the Minister of State gave a...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I cannot give 15 minutes. I have given 15 minutes-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that we amend the Order of Business to take Committee Stage of the Finance Bill at 12.45 p.m. to adjourn no later than 2.45 p.m if not previously concluded and for the Minister of State to make a statement on flooding at 2.45 p.m. or immediately after Committee Stage has concluded. I am doing my best to facilitate the House. I do not propose to address the question of flooding,...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: If anybody has information on criminal activity perpetrated by any of these people, they should notify the Garda as a matter of urgency. I am sure the Garda will deal with the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mooney inquired about the bankruptcy Bill. I have no information as yet on the timing of the Bill and I am not sure whether it has been passed by Cabinet. The legislation will probably be brought into the Dáil first, if it is introduced before Christmas.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: We will certainly make time available, if necessary, as I always do for any legislation coming into the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I am sure we will have the full co-operation of the Opposition-----