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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I have not received that document.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Norris is interrupting the proceedings of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: This is crazy.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator David Cullinane referred to the 12 July celebrations taking place today in the North. I hope respect will be shown for all traditions on this and all occasions. I agree it is vital that we have dialogue in regard to contentious parades. Senator Michael D'Arcy referred to the possible dangers of athletes consuming high-energy drinks prior to participating in physical activity. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the sitting of the House on Friday, 13 July 2012, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re changes in Standing Orders to be taken without debate; No. 3, resolution to establish a constitutional convention to be taken after No. 2 and to conclude not later than 12.45 p.m., with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senators may share time.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: He must be put out.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I appreciate Senator Norris's clarification on that matter. Senator Darragh O'Brien asked when the report of the review of community employment would be published. I am not aware of when the report will be available. I am naturally as disappointed as the Senator that the pyrite report will not be available to Members before the recess. I hope, however, that the House will have an...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: He was not very complimentary towards the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Darragh O'Brien, Labhrás Ó Murchú and several others referred to One Day More, an organisation that held a breakfast information meeting this morning, and called for a debate on prenatal care. I will seek to arrange such a debate in the new session. Senators Bacik, O'Donovan and others mentioned the pilot training college in Waterford. I gave a comprehensive response on this...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Averil Power suggested we amend the Order of Business in regard to non-Government motion No. 8 on the Order Paper. I do not propose to accept the amendment. The Senator called for a debate on same sex marriage. As this issue will be dealt with in the constitutional convention, let us see what happens as a result. I am sure we will be having debates on the constitutional convention...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to amend the Order of Business. It is proposed that we complete the Animal Health and Welfare Bill at 5.20 p.m. and that we take Private Members' Business at 5.20 p.m to conclude at 7.20 p.m.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister said he would consider the matter before Report Stage.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Amendment No. 50 is out of order because it involves a potential charge on Revenue.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The matter can be clarified on Report Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 - Report and Final Stages, amendments from Dáil Éireann, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 12.45 p.m.; No. 2, Gaeltacht Bill 2012 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 4 p.m.; No. 3, Animal...

Seanad: Access to Cancer Treatment Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Amendments Nos. 53, 54, 57, 58, 59a, 59, 60, 60a, 61 and 62 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Amendments Nos. 55 and 56 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?