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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business was further amended at a later stage, at which time Senator Gerard P. Craughwell was also not present.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: If the Senator had not been present for the Order of Business in its entirety, he should not have commented on matters that had been agreed to at the time. He should not act as an arbiter at all times or as though he is the correct person. He also engaged in time wasting yesterday evening.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator should tell the truth about the Order of Business rather than suggesting the order in which business was taken was wrong. That would be a better way to deal with the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I am glad that the Senator brought up the matter as it enabled me to clarify the position. We all welcome the all-party approach adopted to the motion.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill called for a debate on the EU Scrutiny Bill. He will be aware that the report on Seanad reform by Maurice Manning envisages an input from this House in the scrutiny of EU proposals. I do not propose to accept the Senator's amendment to the Order of Business. I note his point about the reports on the horse racing and greyhound industries which were published...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I am privileged to lead the tributes to the late Brian Friel, teacher, storyteller, playwright and Senator. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the extended Friel family, especially to Brian's grandchildren who have made the trip from Donegal in his honour. The tributes to Brian on his passing were wide and varied. He was praised and eulogised by many, both here in Ireland and abroad....

Seanad: Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Motion (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: In accordance with an order of the House of 17 December 2015, I move:That, in relation to the final report of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis which was circulated to members of Seanad Éireann on 27 January 2016- (1) the report shall be published in accordance with section 40(1)(a) of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Act 2013; ...

Seanad: Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Yes, it was hosted by Val Joyce.

Seanad: Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister. I have been impressed by the depth of knowledge of the Bill and the horse racing industry of the members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture Food and the Marine. The contribution that surprised me was by Senator Mary Ann O'Brien as I had not realised she was so involved. She really shocked me because I had not thought she had been born early enough to...

Seanad: Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: The section is headed, "Compliance by Bord na gCon with State Bodies Code of Practice". This concerns the insertion of a new section 19A, which states: "The Board shall ... furnish to [the Minister] information in relation to such matters as he or she may specify concerning or relating to the scope of its activities (including its compliance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of...

Seanad: Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Perhaps the Cathaoirleach knows something more than I do.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re National Cultural Institutions Act, back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (section 95(3)) (Variation of title: Optician) Regulations 2016, back from committee, to be taken without debate; No. 3, motion re Planning and Development...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: We certainly will be meeting next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: As the Cathaoirleach mentioned, the copyright Bill has not been printed, but the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, in an answer given a number of years ago in the other House, confirmed that copyright protection regarding the national anthem ran out in December 2012. The main purpose of ownership by the State of the copyright to the original version of the national anthem was to...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Moloney is right to highlight the question of the delay in the registration of nurses. It is of paramount importance that if there is any delay in the system it should be immediately rectified and eliminated and brought to the attention of the Minister. When we are crying out for nurses in every sector, not alone the nursing home sector, such delays should be rectified if they are...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Moloney is not as vociferous as her two male colleagues.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: The transition year students to whom Senator Norris referred probably have their finger on the pulse more than most of us regarding the negativity that we see in the news on a daily basis. A national positivity day is a very good idea because, as the Senator mentioned, there are a number of good-news stories that could and should be published on a daily basis. I note also his comments...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I already mentioned the issue raised by Senator Walsh regarding the need to tackle waste in the area of public expenditure. He has raised this issue on several occasions in this House. I also note his comments on the reduction in the size of apartments, a matter raised by several other Members over the past couple of weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: It was passed.