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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I was not asked that question.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: If there had been a request for it to be debated, I would have allowed a debate yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: You did not ask for-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Could I suggest that you asked the wrong question. If you had asked-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: If you had asked for a debate, there was no objection to dealing with it without the-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I am replying to the debate and am giving an answer.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I wonder whether Senator O'Sullivan will stand in Cork next time around with all the mentions of Charleville but he makes a very good point about the railway station in Charleville and the charges there. I also note his points in respect of mobile phone signals, an issue that has been raised by several Senators on many occasions. Senator Landy spoke about Hayes Hotel. I honestly believe it...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien asked about the betting tax Bill. I will find out what is the exact position. The Bill was initially prepared by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, before being sent on to the Department of Justice and Equality and subsequently to the Department of Finance. I do not know what is the exact position on it. I know the heads of that Bill have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I join the Cathaoirleach in wishing Tom McGrath well in his retirement. His courtesy and assistance to Members have been wonderful over the past 37 years. The Order of Business is No. 1, Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: It was circulated on Friday to all Members.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I am happy to amend the Order of Business to accommodate a final speaker before the Minister responds.

Seanad: Appointment of Ombudsman: Motion (5 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann recommends Mr. Peter Tyndall for appointment by the President to be the Ombudsman."

Seanad: Appointment of Information Commissioner: Motion (5 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann recommends Mr. Peter Tyndall for appointment by the President to be the Information Commissioner."

Seanad: EU Proposal on Electronic Communications: Motion (5 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann: (1) notes the agreed Report of the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications under Standing Order 101 on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down measures concerning the European single market for electronic communications and to achieve a Connected Continent, and amending Directives 2002/20/EC,...

Seanad: EU Proposal on Regulatory Procedure and Scrutiny: Motion (5 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien and others raised the issue of the water shortages in Dublin. The water shortages were caused by unforeseen circumstances and continue to be an inconvenience to householders and businesses. Senator Whelan, speaking on the same issue, was one of a number of Senators calling for a debate on water infrastructure. The development of the Garryhinch reservoir was also raised. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the appointment as Ombudsman of Mr. Peter Tyndall, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the appointment as Information Commission of Mr. Peter Tyndall, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 without debate; No. 3, motion re the report of the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications...

Seanad: European Public Prosecutor's Office: Motion (24 Oct 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann:(1) notes the agreed Report of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality under Standing Order 101 on the Proposal for a Council Regulation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor's Office - COM (2013) 534 which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 17 October, 2013 in accordance with Standing Order 101(3)(b); (2) having regard to...