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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann: Motion (24 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Éireann agrees that Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Thursday, 25 April 2013 and that the following arrangements shall apply: the proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a contribution which...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: There were other questions about the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, which he addressed yesterday——

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The scheme will reduce the cost of imported hay to farmers by approximately one third. As Senator Pat O'Neill mentioned, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is responding to queries from farmers who face animal welfare emergencies and need support. Feed is being sourced and provided for any farmer dealing with an animal welfare crisis. Farmers can contact the hotline number...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: ...No. 1; No. 3, motion regarding the arrangements for the address to the House by Marian Harkin, MEP, on 2 May 2013, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of No. 2; No 4. address to the House by Pat the Cope Gallagher, MEP, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 3 in accordance with the arrangements set out in the motion passed by the House on 24 April.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I will ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, to come to the House to give an update on both wave and wind energy early in the next session in the autumn. Senator Ivana Bacik called for a debate of cyberbullying, noting the fact that Geoffrey Shannon has mentioned that it should be a specific offence. We will ascertain if the Minister will...

Seanad: Membership of Committees: Motion (19 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: ...and Equality and that Senator Tony Mulcahy be appointed in substitution for him; Senator Catherine Noone be discharged from the Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht and that Senator Pat O’Neill be appointed in substitution for her; Senator Paul Bradford be discharged from the Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges and that Senator Deirdre Clune be...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2015)

Maurice Cummins: ...-fry zone will fly but am sure the Senator will raise it with our council colleagues in those areas. Senator Conway spoke on the banks and Senator Mary Ann O'Brien commented on the sad passing of Pat Eddery, one of the greatest jockeys Ireland has ever produced and winner of 14 classics. I remember vividly many moons ago his ride on Grundy to win the Derby. He rode Pebbles to win the...

Seanad: Care of the Elderly (11 Feb 2009)

Maurice Cummins: ...Haughey, he is only delivering the speech on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harney. Much of the speech is typical HSE gobbledegook. The health representatives are even contradicting themselves. Pat Healy is saying one thing while Professor Drumm or the Minister is saying another. It is no wonder that the health system is as it is when two or three versions of events are being...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

Maurice Cummins: ...the report into the death of Savita Halappanavar was not with the Minister. I understand the report still has not been furnished to the Minister. I will confirm that for the Senator. Senator Pat O'Neill raised the issue of credit unions. I have raised the matter with the Minister for Finance. I was surprised that credit unions did not withdraw their moneys from these schemes...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Catherine Noone referred to yesterday's flooding in the capital and throughout the country which caused great hardship for many. I am sure all Members wish to extend sympathy to the families of Garda Ciaran Jones and the woman from the Philippines who lost their lives in the floods. Senator Michael Mullins referred to the preparedness of local authorities to deal with the effects of...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: ...Broadcasting Authority of Ireland on the role of RTE and the media in the presidential campaign. I will try to arrange to have the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, come to the House to discuss the matter early in the new year.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: .... I agree it is vital that we have dialogue in regard to contentious parades. Senator Michael D'Arcy referred to the possible dangers of athletes consuming high-energy drinks prior to participating in physical activity. I will raise that matter with the Minister with a view to having a debate in the House in due course. Senator Pat O'Neill asked about the appeals system in respect of...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: ...Whelan referred to Garda resources in Mountmellick. The process of reducing Garda numbers to 13,000 had not yet concluded. The Senator also welcomed the decision to make provision for 212 new patrol cars and these will soon be introduced. I was not aware of major security problems or a lack of Garda resources in Mountmellick. I suggest the Senator raise the matter on the Adjournment. ...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding arrangements for an address to the House by Pat "The Cope" Gallagher MEP on 25 April 2013; No. 2, National Lottery Bill 2012 Dáil - Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 and to be adjourned no later than 2 p.m. if not previously concluded, the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: ...differed from the other three speakers on the matter. I agree that we should have a debate on the matter in the House. There is obviously a difference of opinion on the issue among Members. Senator Pat O'Neill and others asked for a debate on water. I assure them that we will have a further debate as the Water Services Bill will be dealt with before the end of the current session....

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: ...for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, in the House next week. Senators Keane and Brennan commented on the killing or murder of the prison officer, David Black. We all extend our sympathy to the Black family on his callous murder and condemn totally the perpetrators, for whom there is no room in this country. They should be rooted out and brought to justice as soon as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: ...totally with them on the need to block child abuse material on the Internet, which should be a priority. I will try to get the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, or the Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Sean Sherlock, to come to the House for a debate on that whole area. Senators Barrett and Conway...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: ...LW 252 and called on the new RTE Authority to reverse the decision taken. I note his points also on gender-based abortion in the UK, and the overwhelming vote of MPs in the UK yesterday. Senator Pat O'Neill called for clarification on the matter raised by Senator Mary Ann O'Brien yesterday. She referred to brown envelopes and the fact that corruption might have taken place in Kilkenny....

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)

Maurice Cummins: ...five minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply no later than 4.50 p.m.; No. 22, motion 6, Private Members' business, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude no later than 7 p.m.; and No. 4, Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 7 p.m. and to conclude no later than 8.30 p.m., if not previously concluded. For the advance notice of the House, I...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Maurice Cummins: ...sure he will elaborate on in the course of the debate. Senator Colm Burke outlined the position regarding medical cards. I have already addressed the point regarding timing, as raised by Senators Pat O'Neill and David Cullinane. Senator Noone called for more women to be appointed to State boards and the boards of private companies. I note the Senator's points in that regard. Senators...