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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----that we have such a situation in this House. We should all be united in our efforts to secure the release of this Irish citizen-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----which is what the Government is doing.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: It is doing everything possible to secure his release.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: To listen to a political charge being made by Senator Daly-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----is reprehensible. It is reprehensible to listen to this type of-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator is the one who made the political charges, and I am responding.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Was the Senator here to listen to the Minister last week? I hope he was.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: There is no need to goad Senator Daly. He goads everybody else each time he stands up.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Jim D'Arcy and Brennan spoke about the €1 million in funding for Ireland's Ancient East. Senator Jim D'Arcy hoped that the Táin saga would feature in the second tranche of funds that will become available. I welcome the €145,000 that has been allocated to Waterford's Viking Triangle and interpretative centre. It has been welcomed by all. Senator Quinn spoke...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Colm Burke spoke about consultants' pay and Sinn Féin's policy on that. He questioned how we can recruit consultants. He also referred to attachments of earnings and the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill.Under that legislation, which will come into force on 11 January 2016, moneys may be deducted from salaries and social welfare payments instead of sending people to prison for...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullins spoke about the towns and villages that have been affected by flooding in recent days and emphasised that they remain open for business. The people living in those places deserve our support and it is an issue that should be highlighted. I do not propose to accept the amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015 - amendments from Dáil Éireann, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be brought to a conclusion not later than 1.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, motion regarding the earlier signature of the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator MacSharry raised the closure of Garda stations, particularly Easky Garda station in County Sligo, and the fact that the OPW sold that Garda station for €60,000. The Senator complained that these Garda stations should be available for community use. I believe it was the intention that if communities showed an interest, serious consideration would be given to community use. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Journalists were always known for examining and researching their facts before publishing anything, but obviously there is a need for------

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Comiskey complimented the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney, on the fishery quotas. The Minister has done well in that regard in recent years. The Senator welcomed the increased quotas for whitefish and prawns in particular and the abolition of the policy on discards. The Senator also outlined the difficulties for businesses and farmers resulting from...

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. He has been a regular visitor this afternoon. The Bill's main purpose is to deal with the funding of the Oireachtas for a number of years. I note that there is a €14 million increase connected to the forthcoming general election. I also note from the Minister of State's speech that much of this will cover termination allowances. I...

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: This matter was the subject of meetings with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin. While he was very sympathetic towards us, nothing happened. I do not think we were even talking about offices but rather about some small areas where Senators were looking for parity of esteem with their colleagues in the other House.These matters should be dealt with and...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: As this is the last Order of Business we will have in this session, I take this opportunity to extend every good wish to the Cathaoirleach and all staff and Members for the Christmas period. I hope all Senators will have a healthy and successful new year in their efforts to be re-elected to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Friday, 18 December, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the report of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1, without debate; No. 3, motion regarding the exempted development...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome Deputy Tom Barry and his daughter to the House. I also welcome my friend and former colleague on Waterford City Council, Hilary Quinlan, to the Gallery. Many Members sent good wishes to everybody in the House. Senator Mooney asked about the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill. We have general agreement from everybody as regards the contents of that Bill so I do not think timing will...