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Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: That is a grossly unfair comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: That is an attack on a civil servant in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: It is not acceptable-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: -----and it should be withdrawn.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Any attack on a person should be withdrawn.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: It is totally unacceptable.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: If the Senator was here at the start of the Order of Business, he would know all about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: If the Senator had been here at the start of the Order of Business, he would know about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: If he was here.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I thank Senator Darragh O'Brien for his comments on the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012, on which we had a comprehensive debate on Friday and Monday. Several times, I explained to the House and the group leaders the reason for taking the debate on Friday, ordering business for yesterday and passing an early signature motion. It is unfortunate that other Members, Senator Walsh in...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: -----by Senator Walsh. The suggestion that anyone was imposed on me is-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: No one was imposed on me.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Walsh stated that somebody was imposed on me, which is not the case.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Walsh indicated it. If he reads the record,-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The record will show that Senator Walsh claimed I had someone imposed on me from the Taoiseach's office. That is not correct. The person in question received the position as the result of an interview. It is not the Senator's business to make accusations against a civil servant who is not present to defend himself or herself.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am the person who is responsible for the ordering of business, no one else. For any Member to cast aspersions on a civil servant is reprehensible. I acknowledge Fianna Fáil's support in the form of its campaign for a "Yes" vote. It is important that Fianna Fáil support the referendum and the Government appreciates the majority of that party's support. One or two Members can go against...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: -----that can occur in any party. As has been outlined, particularly by Senator Paul Coghlan, budgets are based on growth, confidence and investment. This may be the reason that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, made his statement today. I am informed that every household will have a copy of the treaty by this time next week without indicating a "Yes" or "No" vote. This is possible...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I agree with Senator Sheahan regarding the need for growth to get employment moving. I will revert to the Senator regarding when the coroners Bill is expected to come before the House. Senator Leyden referred to the ongoing debate on the fiscal treaty in the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs. We have debated this issue on several occasions and we held our first debate long before...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I realise that but we have discussed the stability treaty.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I agree with Senator Hayden in regard to the 16 year old girl. She also pointed out that today is international labour day and the feast of St. Joseph. Senators Mullen and Bacik spoke about the Prison Service. I share Senator Mullen's hope that the reforms will deal with prison conditions and overcrowding as well as the release of prisoners. Senator Burke referred to another 16 year old...