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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Soundbites in this Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: A large number of the issues raised require a detailed response. Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the issue of the Committee of Public Accounts carrying out an inquiry into the banking sector. The Government is determined to get to the bottom of what took place on and around the night of the bank guarantee. Its objective is to ensure the most effective mechanism is used to get to the truth....

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: We cannot tolerate what happened in the Phoenix Park at the weekend. I am told by younger people that the concert in question featured a band which attracts a troublesome element. Others, however, have said that similar problems have arisen at other concerts in this location.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: It is certainly an issue that must be addressed. Senator Denis O'Donovan and other speakers referred to the problems at PTC Waterford. As Senator O'Donovan mentioned, I have suggested that he raise this issue as an Adjournment debate matter. Nevertheless, I will endeavour to have the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport come to the House for a debate. In the meantime, I propose that...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: -----accept the amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I will endeavour to have the Minister come before the House if he has anything further to add to what I have already stated.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: It is not the same reply I gave last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The type of catty comments that have just been made are not worthy of a Member of this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Whelan and others also referred to the matter with which I have just dealt. Senator Barrett referred to the number of EU summits that have been held and called for the establishment of an independent economic council in Europe. I will raise that matter with the Minister for Finance. I have a lengthy reply in respect of the EU deal on bank debt but perhaps we will discuss that on...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No.3) Bill 2012 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 5.45 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 5.35 p.m., and No. 2, European Arrest...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator is being harassed.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The flower pot.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Acting Leader of the Opposition, Senator Mooney, raised the matter of the policies of the IDA. He was supported in his comments by Senators Conway and O'Keeffe and others. I agree there has been a concentration of investment in Dublin, Cork and Galway to the detriment of other areas. However, the companies decide on their preferred locations. I agree that all areas should be given an...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The House will have completed eight hours on Committee Stage of the Gaeltacht Bill. It is envisaged that Committee Stage will be concluded today and Report Stage next week. Senator Brennan raised the problems associated with the Garda transport fleet and Senator Reilly made a similar point yesterday. The issues of law and order and robberies are debated at length in the joint policing...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I will leave that issue to the University Senators to discuss among themselves.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Tom Sheahan raised an issue concerning social welfare payments which has arisen in Kerry and the lack of personnel to deal with personal problems. That is unacceptable. I will raise the matter with the Minister. I suggest the Senator also raise the matter on the Adjournment. Senator Mary Moran raised the issue of cutbacks in the service provided by St. John of God services....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Speak on the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Gaeltacht Bill 2012 - Committee Stage (Resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 4 p.m., if not previously concluded, and business to be interrupted between 1.45 p.m. and 2.15 p.m. Members should note that since last Thursday, eight hours in total have been provided for Committee Stage of this Bill....

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2012)

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

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien has rightly raised the issue of pyrite again. I understand his frustration. He has raised the matter on several occasions on the Order of Business. I understand the frustration of those who are affected by this problem. The latest information I have on the matter is that the pyrite report will be brought to the Government shortly and will be published before the...