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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Child Care Services Provision (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Next Wednesday.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Visa Applications (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Visa Applications (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: What if the Senator wants to accept his own amendment?

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: What if the Senator wants to accept his own amendment?

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Child Care Services Provision (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Next Wednesday.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Child Care Services Provision (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an extension of time to 4.40 p.m. to allow the Minister of State to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the code of conduct on mortgage arrears. He also raised it on Tuesday and Senator MacSharry raised it in his absence yesterday. Senator Hayden also raised it. I have asked the Minister for Finance to come to the House but I have not yet received a positive response on the issue. The Minister for Finance and the Minister of State at the Department of Finance...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: In response to Senator Mullen, we are not prioritising the Seanad Bill over the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. I have allocated over eight hours for the Second Stage debate on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. That should be more than ample time for Members to make their contributions. It is more time than we have afforded to all other Bills.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: When I am dealing with the Order of Business next week I will put forward the time that will be allocated. I am sure we will have ample time for Members to vent their feelings next week. I do not wish to comment on Senator Jimmy Harte's contribution. Obviously, there is a strong difference of opinion between Senators Brian Ó Domhnaill and Jimmy Harte on the closure of schools. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Some people abused their privilege and spoke for 15 and 16 minutes but I cannot legislate for that.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications on promoting a sustainable future for the post office network, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.15 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not to exceed six minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply not later...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Of course. Senator Comiskey spoke about the advantages and disadvantages of wind farms. He highlighted the benefits for local communities in his area, where more than 100 jobs have been created. Senator Barrett asked for a debate on bank regulation or the lack of it. He referred to the position of officials in the Department of Finance and the need for a change in attitudes. I listened to...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: That is what I am proposing and that is what will be happening. Senator Burke asked for a debate on the level of absenteeism in the HSE and the need, if necessary, for a change in work practices. Senator Daly welcomed the news that Aer Lingus proposes to resume flights to San Francisco. This is a very important proposal. The matter was raised at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The acting Leader of the Opposition, Senator Marc MacSharry, raised the question of youth unemployment and mentioned the visit of the Taoiseach and the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, to Strasbourg today. It is very important that we get our share of the funding voted through by the European Parliament. The matter was raised by Senator Diarmuid Wilson and others and we...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Further Education and Training Bill 2013 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.30 p.m.; as no amendments have been submitted to the Bill, I propose we deal with Committee and Remaining Stages today, if Members agree; No. 2, Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: As we were to complete No. 2, Criminal Law (Human Trafficking)(Amendment) Bill 2013, by 4.15 p.m., I propose to amend the Order of Business so that No. 2 will now conclude at 4.45 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (2 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I am giving the Senator the answer.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (2 Jul 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I refer to the other matter raised by Senator White, the US spying on the EU. These reports of alleged US surveillance on EU premises are naturally of concern to all EU member states, including Ireland.