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Seanad: EU Decision on European Refugee, Integration and Return Funds: Motion (29 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I move: "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 following proposed...

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

Maurice Cummins: Senator John 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...

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

Maurice Cummins: I am issuing this statement now; it is a Government statement, if Senator Crown would like to listen to it. He was very fast to raise the issue, which is a very important issue, and I am reading the notes I have on it. I will leave it at that if the Senator is not prepared to listen to the rest. Senators Brennan and Mullins and several other Senators raised the issue of delays to the...

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

Maurice Cummins: I will find out for the House what is happening with the Construction Contracts Bill. The delays are despicable and we should have acted on this matter by now. It has dragged on for far too long and I agree with Members who have raised this matter today. Senators Leyden and Burke raised the issue of the registration of wills. Senator Leyden has his own opinions on the matter that may or...

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

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien referred to the budget and property taxes, but I think he is speculating on what might be in the budget. He will know the facts on 5 December.

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

Maurice Cummins: I can assure the Senator that he will know the full facts on 5 December, which is only a week away.

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

Maurice Cummins: The Senator should not hold his breath as he will not have to wait for too long. The Government has taken many measures to assist people in mortgage arrears.

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

Maurice Cummins: I have outlined them on many occasions in the House. Last year's budget was a typical example where mortgage interest relief was increased for those who bought their houses during the boom. That Government commitment was honoured. We will be debating the Insolvency Bill for a number of days as well. There are many other measures but I certainly agree that there are more things that we can...

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

Maurice Cummins: It was Senator Leyden's Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Friday, 30 November; No. 2, motion re the EU decision on the European refugee, integration and return funds, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 without debate; No. 3, Personal Insolvency Bill 2012 Dáil - Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 2 and to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the issue of adult mental health services. It is certainly a matter that should be addressed. I will try to arrange a further debate on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator outlined circumstances in Swords which he should possibly raise as an Adjournment matter. He would get more information on it. On the question of home help, I have explained on a number of occasions that the Government is committed to supporting older people living in the dignity and independence of their own homes and communities. I cannot pre-empt the budget process by...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: -----I wonder if we should have it at all.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: However, in deference to the majority of Members, I believe we should have a calm, informed debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I said the week after next, if the Senator was listening.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Neill raised the Control of Horses Act, micro-chipping horses and the enforcement of the Act. We all appreciate the dangers in that regard. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Perhaps the Senator should raise it as an Adjournment matter also. Senator Quinn raised the issue of the Central Bank and the number of people...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m.; and No. 2, Private members' business, Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2012 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.30 p.m. and conclude at 5.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: This is par for the course for some Senators on the other side. A number of other high priority locations were selected for direct investment by the Health Service Executive using Exchequer funds from the HSE capital allocation. The remaining locations were then considered for development by way of public private partnerships as a result of the Government's stimulus package. The criteria...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am trying to provide the information Senators seek. It speaks volumes that they are still not prepared to listen.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator asked what the criteria were and I am providing them. He is not prepared to listen.