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Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am proud that she addressed the international conference. Senator Ó Clochartaigh spoke about funding for third level education and perks for staff, referring in particular to free fees for staff members' children. We should hold a debate on third level education. Senator Moran spoke about the dignity for patients group. I suggest that if she raises the issue on the Adjournment she will...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Moloney raised the issue of tax credits. If she provides me with details I will raise the issue with the Minister for Finance. Senator White spoke about the need for a greater emphasis on manufacturing. I agree that we lost our compass in respect of manufacturing industries over a number of years. The Taoiseach has indicated that he will come into the House in the near future and...

Seanad: Sustainable Energy Act 2002: Motion (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sustainable Energy Act 2002 (Section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions — Renewable Energy) Order 2012, a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Seanad Éireann on 18th April, 2012.''

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. a1, Sustainable Energy Act 2002, (Section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions - Renewable Energy) Order 2012 - Referral to Joint Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture, on the Supplementary Order Paper, to be taken without debate, and No. 2, Report of the Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary School...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Motion for Earlier Signature (30 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Motion for Earlier Signature (30 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I propose we suspend the sitting until 4.15 p.m.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: It is my intention to have a break. If we finish Committee Stage at approximately 2 p.m. or 2.30 p.m. I will propose that we take a break for approximately 30 minutes but it will depend on how Committee Stage goes. Let us see how we progress.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that we suspend the House until 2.45 p.m.

Seanad: Report of Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements (24 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am pleased we have the time to consider this momentous report in detail because it has major significance not only for our planning system but also for our political system. The report has made adverse findings against elected representatives at all levels of elected office, from county councillor to Taoiseach. I express my appreciation to the members of the tribunal - Judges Mahon,...

Seanad: Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: TairiscintStatement for Information of Voters: Motion (24 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Tairgim: GO ndéanfar an ráiteas a leagtar amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar fhaisnéis do vótálaithe de bhun alt 23 d'Acht an Reifrinn, 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i ndáil leis an togra chun Airteagal 29.4 den Bhunreacht a leasú, ar togra é atá sa Bhille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (An Conradh ar Chobhsaíocht, ar Chomhordú agus ar Rialachas san...

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The treaty speaks for itself.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: What about the Socialist Workers Party and others?

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: People Before Profit and the other crowd also oppose it.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: In response to the Leader of the Opposition, Senator O'Brien, I have not received anything back on the pyrite report. I hope to have it in the next day or two. We all welcome the fact that the Priory Hall conciliation process is going on and would express our wish that it will reach a satisfactory conclusion. I certainly will bring the Senator's comments to the relevant persons. Quite a...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: On consultants, as was mentioned by Senator O'Brien, all areas of Government spending are coming down in line with the budget deficit reduction targets. It is safe to say that no matter what was spent by the current Government in the past year, it would be considerably less than what was spent by the previous Government on consultants. Senator Bacik stated that all decisions on water, and...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I also note Senator Paul Coghlan's comments on the referendum. Senator Jim Walsh referred to the issue of abortion. I have indicated on numerous occasions that, in accordance with the programme for Government, an action plan was submitted and an expert group established under the chairmanship of a distinguished judge, Mr. Justice Sean Ryan, which is due to report in July. The Government...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 3 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, motion pursuant to section 23 of the Referendum Act 1994,...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012 – Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, 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...

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Tomorrow. Committee Stage ordered for Tuesday, 24 April 2012.