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Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements (20 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: This debate is long overdue. The sub-committee on the Barron report had wished for an early debate after the presentation of its findings. I am glad we now have the opportunity to debate the reports in the House. I am disappointed that, like in the other House, the leaders have not agreed on an all-party motion to deal specifically with the items contained in the Barron report. As it had...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: On a point of order, the Minister of State owes Senator Keaveney the respect of listening to her. He has been texting on his mobile telephone for the past 20 minutes and it is not fair to speakers. I am sorry for raising the matter but it has happened throughout the contributions of the last two or three speakers.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: I do not believe it is in order for a Minister in the House to text on his or her mobile telephone.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements (Resumed) (20 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: It is not in order in Standing Orders for Members to use their telephones in the Chamber.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (21 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator's five minutes have elapsed.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: An allegation has been made that the tribunal is not ensuring due process for certain people involved in it. The tribunal was set by the Houses of the Oireachtas and that is a serious allegation to make in this House. It should be withdrawn that due process is not being allowed to any person because if that were the case, that would not be correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: I support Senator Coffey's comments regarding the application by Waterford Institute of Technology for university status. It is imperative the Minister for Education and Science comes to the House to explain Government policy on this issue, which is very important to both Waterford and the south east.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: Will the Minister of State explain the reason section 1 is opposed?

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: Amendments No. 1 and Nos. 4 to 8, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Government amendment No. 1: In page 4, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: ""trafficked person" has the meaning assigned to it by section 5(1);". I will first explain amendments Nos. 1, 5 and 8. Amendment No. 8 is the substantive amendment and amendments Nos. 1 and 5 are...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: As amendment No. 2 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 3, amendments Nos. 2 and 3 will be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: The Leader is behaving like a missionary.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: The Leader is inviting comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Maurice Cummins: When does the Leader intend to make time to debate the Bill at No. 11 on the Order Paper? It could be dealt with quickly because it is a uncontentious Bill which I presume has full Government support. The Government will introduce new standards for nursing homes and nursing home care soon. This is not before time and probably will help redress some of the neglect of our elderly citizens we...

Seanad: Fairtrade: Statements (4 Mar 2008)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, to the House. We held a worthwhile debate on overseas aid in the House some weeks ago and today our focus is on fair trade at a time when we also celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight. We should welcome the growth of Fairtrade towns and cities throughout our country. It is a welcome development and one that is extremely beneficial for schools, youth...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

Maurice Cummins: When you cannot do it yourself we have to help.

Seanad: Passports Bill 2007: Second Stage (5 Mar 2008)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Michael Kitt, to the House. This is a simple and necessary Bill. It is surprising we have had to wait so long to debate a Bill which explicitly covers the means by which people obtain passports in this country. Passports have been a controversial subject in the past. We all remember the passports for sale...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Maurice Cummins: I renew my call for a debate on Northern Ireland as it would be timely with Dr. Paisley's announcement to step down. Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Without Dr. Paisley's support and saying "yes", progress in the Northern Ireland process would have stalled. While it was a dramatic conversion for the man, all Members are glad to see devolved government operating well in Northern Ireland....

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Maurice Cummins: Nothing is taking place.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Maurice Cummins: Planet Bertie. The Leader is on planet Bertie.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Mar 2008)

Maurice Cummins: Are we taking Report Stage now?