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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: That is the motion that involves the all-party motion.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: But Fianna Fáil was associated with it until it was passed. It was passed and was signed by Fianna Fáil as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Yes, I am accepting that.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions Act 1997 (Section 44) (Variation of Indemnity Amount) Order 2016: Motion (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:National Cultural Institutions Act 1997 (Section 44) (Variation of Indemnity Amount) Order 2016,copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 22nd January 2016.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Optician) Regulations 2016: Motion (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Optician) Regulations 2016 copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 18th January 2016.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2016: Motion (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2016,copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 20th January 2016.

Seanad: Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313) Regulations: Motion (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Companies Act 2014 (Section 1313) Regulations 2016,copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 19th January 2016.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business, "That Second Stage of the Energy Bill 2016 be taken at 2 p.m.". We had hoped that that Bill could be taken immediately on conclusion of No. 5 but the Minister is not available until 2 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: The first that I have heard about the unavailability of Ministers is now. I have not been informed about it whatsoever.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: This is the first time. We can suspend the House for 20 minutes and I will try to find-----

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: We will come back then.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: We can list the Commencement Matters for debate.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Definitions (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Yes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Definitions (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, "That we extend the time allocated by continuing the Commencement debate to 3.45 p.m."

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 5.45 p.m., with the contributions of all Senators not to exceed four minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mooney raised the issue of IDA Ireland visits and correctly noted the criteria applied to such visits. Ultimately, the saying that one can lead a horse to water but one cannot make him drink applies. The companies in question must decide whether they wish to locate in County Waterford, County Leitrim, Paris or elsewhere because that is the nature of competition. IDA Ireland has a...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: If that is the case, I tender my apologies. My information was that the Senator's office was contacted with the name of the official to contact in that case. If that is not done, I will arrange for it immediately. Senator Mullins referred to the Action Plan for Jobs and lauded the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, and Ministers of State at the Department...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Coghlan spoke about the implications that a possible Brexit would have North and South of the Border, outlining that it is a very serious issue. We all hope that an agreement will be reached between the UK and the EU in their deliberations which will avoid such an event. Senator Wilson spoke about the transferral of some jobs from Ballybay to Monaghan town and suggested that the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: However, one never knows what will happen. Senator Daly might try to recall us again; one never knows.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Keane spoke about early childhood education. She rightly said that the Government had made some progress, but there is a need for further progress in that area. Senator Craughwell referred to workers and unemployment. I note his points in that regard. While I welcome the reduction in the unemployment figures, I acknowledge that there is a need for further work to be done in that...