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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Seán Kelly, MEP (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: On behalf of my colleagues in the House I welcome Mr. Seán Kelly, MEP, to address us this afternoon. His address was most enlightening. It is very important that we have such exchanges between Members of this House and Parliament and our representatives in the European Parliament. Before I ask Mr. Kelly a few questions, I want to take the opportunity to acknowledge not only the great...

Seanad: Proposed EU Directive on Counterfeiting: Referral to Committee (30 Apr 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 the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: -----to Waterford port, which is based in Kilkenny. Irrespective of borders and counties, this is a wonderful announcement for Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and the south east.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: It shows the Government's commitment to the area.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The south east is a blackspot for jobs and has been proven so over the past number of years. These jobs will go some way towards addressing its jobs deficit.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: These jobs are in addition to the 200 jobs announced by Nypro only a couple of weeks ago. It is welcome that so many jobs have been announced for the south east. It needs many more jobs, as do other counties throughout the country. The Government is working towards the creation of jobs and is currently creating 1,000 jobs a month and hopes to increase on this significantly over the coming...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I have also announced on several occasions that there will be a scarcity of Ministers to attend the House until June as Ireland holds the Presidency of the European Union for six months. Ministers have their responsibilities in that regard, as well as to the House. We have had all senior Ministers attend the Chamber when requested to deal with legislation. I will endeavour, as I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Farming organisations have recognised that the Minister is working closely with them. He has put in place a scheme with a fund of €1 million to contribute to the cost of importing fodder.

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 (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Rather than making accusations against the Minister, it would be beneficial for Senator Terry Leyden to go back to his constituents, give them that telephone number and ask them to avail of the measures in place.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I note Senator Sean D. Barrett's point on the health insurance levy, competition in the health insurance sector and the role of the Minister for Health.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I will bring Senator Sean D. Barrett's comments to the attention of the Minister for Health. Senator Paschal Moloney referred to discretionary medical cards issued for serious health reasons. It is regrettable that people granted discretionary medical cards on the basis of serious medical illness are being asked to account again for them to the Department. I will seek clarification on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I join with Senator Darragh O'Brien and several other Senators who extended votes of sympathy to the families of Harry Blaney and Dick Barry. I knew both men. They were wonderful men who gave great service to the country. I am sure we all wish to express our sympathy to their families. At the risk of repeating myself on the Mercer report, I have given a number of explanations for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: He will be here.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting by criminal law and replacing Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA, to be referred to Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business without...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Pat The Cope Gallagher, MEP (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 30 April 2013.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann: Motions (25 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 Seán Kelly MEP shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a contribution which shall not...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann: Motions (25 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 Nessa Childers MEP shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 1 May 2013 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a contribution which shall not...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann: Motions (25 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 Marian Harkin MEP shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Thursday, 2 May 2013 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a contribution which shall not exceed...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I definitely will try to have one of the aforementioned Ministers come in the House to address the problem. Again, this is a matter that was addressed on the Order of Business yesterday. As for the amount of publicity, smoking-related activity is gone as the advertising of tobacco products has been practically banned. Instead, one has the alcohol sponsorship of sports and other events....