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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: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach

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: As Ireland benefits massively from membership of the European Union, anything that will improve the way the Union and the euro function will certainly be in Ireland's interests. The stability treaty aims to contribute to the reconstruction of the euro system to ensure economic stability for the country and the Union. The treaty is an essential component of the major reconstruction of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Not yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I thought the Leas-Chathaoirleach was going to let me off the hook.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: So was I.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Leas-Chathaoirleach caught me unawares also. The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Darragh O'Brien, referred to the committee established to deal with the issue of pyrite. I will try to ascertain when it will complete its report and will certainly arrange a debate on the report and building standards. It would be appropriate to do so. As the Senator mentioned, Priory Hall is one...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Even in this House we have a bust of Parnell but there is nothing to remind us of Redmond and Dillon, who should also be commemorated.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: That is my personal opinion but I assure Senators that the debate and the commemoration were excellent. Senator Mullins spoke about encouraging investment and job creation. That is something on which the entire House would agree. The Senator also referred to the new powers for inspectors from the Department of Social Protection. This is a matter we can raise with the Minister for Social...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I assure the Senator that the Government is united in implementing the programme for Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: It may take four or five years but the Government is united and intent on implementing it on all fronts.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I assure the House that we will have four more years -----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: ----- which, of course, means the Seanad will be here for another four years. I will conclude on that point. Unfortunately, I am not prepared to accept the amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I ask for clarification from Senator Mooney. There was some confusion regarding a fund-raising event held in Malahide and that the Leader of the House was in some way involved.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I thank Senator Mooney. I was worried that I had moved my residence.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I thank Senator Mooney for clarifying that matter. I am quite happy living in Waterford, I assure him. I am not aware of that fund-raising event but he has clarified the matter. He mentioned €850 but I believe that is the cost for a table of ten. The vast majority of funding from my party - 90% - comes from €80 tickets sold to members and supporters the length and breadth of the...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (19 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am humbled and privileged to lead the tributes to the late Myles Staunton, a former Deputy and Senator, who sadly passed away last year. I express my sincere sympathy to his family, his wife Marianne and children, Ruth, Elizabeth, Hugh, Myles and Aoife who are in the Visitors' Gallery. From the outset of his career, Myles recognised that his native county could only prosper if it developed...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, statements on the sale of State assets, to be taken at 2 p.m. and to conclude no later than 3.30 p.m. with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed six minutes, a contribution from one Sinn Féin spokesperson not to exceed two minutes and all other Senators not to exceed one minute when asking a question of the Minister; and No. 2, Road Safety...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: So am I.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5.45 p.m. with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called on to...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2012)

Maurice Cummins: He only wants to be on "Oireachtas Report".