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Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien mentioned the question of the communion allowance and, as has been pointed out by Senator Kelly, who was a community welfare officer himself, the payment was never a grant per se. People who found themselves in dire need could apply to the local community welfare officer for assistance with clothing costs and so forth and can still do so. Government funding has been...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I hope the solidarity that was shown yesterday will continue and that the perpetrators of this dire act will be brought to justice as soon as possible and will, on conviction, serve the appropriate sentence of 40 years. Senator Moran also mentioned the funeral of Detective Garda Donohoe yesterday and we would all salute the courage and dignity of the Donohoe family and, indeed, the strength...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I firmly agree that this House should take precedence and that the Order of Business, in particular, should take precedence. If committee schedules have to be changed, then so be it. Senator Keane also spoke about the sale of the national lottery and Coillte, on which I have already commented. Senator Cullinane called for a debate on rural Ireland and I am sure that will form part of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on The Gathering 2013, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 1.35 p.m.; and No. 2, Euro Area Loan...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that we suspend until 5 p.m. to deal with the Water Services Bill 2013.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: With the permission of the House, I seek to extend the time for five minutes to allow other questions to be answered.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I know that Ms McGuinness is under time pressure herself, so we should confine it to five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business has rightly been dominated by votes of sympathy, particularly to the family of the late Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. Members are rightly expressing their sympathy, outrage and horror at his murder. Members have spoken from the heart this afternoon, especially Senators Brennan and D'Arcy, who actually knew Adrian Donohoe and his children personally. This incident...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Once again, it is my sad duty this week to propose a vote of sympathy to our colleague, Senator Imelda Henry, on the death of her mother who passed away on Sunday last. I also wish to convey my sincere sympathy to the wife and family of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe who was so callously and brutally murdered in cold blood on Friday last. Our condolences must also go to his colleagues in...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday, at 1.30 p.m.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Gay Mitchell, MEP (24 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: On behalf of the House, I thank Mr. Gay Mitchell, MEP, for addressing us. We had an excellent exchange of views this afternoon. Mr. Mitchell was the first of the MEPs to address this Seanad and we hope to have more addresses over the coming months during the EU Presidency. We also hope to have a number of EU Commissioners addressing the House. We certainly welcomed Mr. Mitchell's comments...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, back to the House. We had a very good debate on water on Second Stage yesterday. One of the most important points pertained to the quality of water, which is so important in this country. Over time, we have seen the difficulties that have arisen in this regard. I recall the cryptosporidium in Galway. We were listening to news reports...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I have no doubt that the Senator will do so. Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú spoke about the British Prime Minister?s intention to hold a referendum on EU membership. As Senator Sean D. Barrett mentioned, Gay Mitchell, MEP, is to come to the House and I am sure that question will be put to him and that we will have a lively exchange of views. During the Irish Presidency the Government will have...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Marc MacSharry, the acting Leader of the Opposition, raised the question of mental health and asked about progress on "A Vision for Change". It is regrettable, as Senator Mary White said, that the ¤35 million allocated was not spent last year. I understand there is a roll-over of the money and that ¤70 million will be spent this year, which will certainly help to address mental...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Gay Mitchell, MEP, to commence at 11.45 a.m. in accordance with the arrangements set out in the motion passed by the House on Wednesday, 23 January; No. 2, Water Services Bill 2013 - Second Stage (Resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude not later than 2.45 p.m., with the Minister to be called on to...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business. I understand the Minister of State must be in the other House at 4.30 p.m. Therefore, I propose that we adjourn the Second Stage debate on the Water Services Bill 2013 at 4.25 p.m. and resume it on Thursday.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2013)

Maurice Cummins: I will come back to the Senator on that issue, which we will deal with in due course.