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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: It is 5%.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012 - All Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 6 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons on Second Stage not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, the Minister to be given ten minutes to reply to the debate at the...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Ag 10.30 maidin amarách.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: We have had 18 Members speak on the Mahon report and call for a debate on it. The Fianna Fáil leader in the House asked when we would have a debate, and I indicated we would have one soon as we return after the recess. We should have a very considered and informed debate. I will give as much time as is necessary to discuss it. If one day is not sufficient, we will allow for further time....

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Obviously Senator Darragh O'Brien and 12 or more others mentioned the promissory notes. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, had always given an indication that he would inform the Dáil of any development concerning the payment of the promissory notes and he did so yesterday. The Government has been involved for a long period in technical discussions on reducing the burden of...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I believe that to do that An Post is seeking €5 on every €100 paid. However, there are many mechanisms through which it can be paid, including to the local authority up to 31 March. The issue of special advisers was raised by the Senator. I do not think any special adviser should be paid more than the salary of a TD. Senator Bacik and many others raised the issue of the Mahon report....

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: We will accept that amendment to the Order of Business. I agree with the Senator that the 1950 practices in Holland were absolutely barbaric. In any civilised society things like that should not happen. An apology should certainly issue from the Dutch authorities, the church and anybody involved in those barbaric practices.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Paschal Mooney asked if the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht could be invited to the House for a debate on jobs in the communications industry. I will certainly raise the matter with the Minister. Senator Feargal Quinn asked about the plight of an Irish citizen imprisoned in Sri Lanka for the past four years. I have details from the Senator on the matter. He raised the...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am only relaying what-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am only relying on what-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullins asked for a debate on the banking sector.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I will arrange such a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullins asked about moneylenders. They should be regulated. The discussion on moneylenders can be taken in conjunction with a debate on banking. We all realise that many people are in grave difficulties at present. Going to moneylenders will not solve the problem for many people but some are forced to go to such lengths. Senator Colm Burke had a question on junior doctors that he...

Seanad: Privacy Bill 2012: First Stage (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Next Wednesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2012 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday, 27 March 2012.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: They did not come up with the policies though.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: We are not speaking about the figures, we are speaking about the policy.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I understand from the Bills Office that amendments will be taken until 7 p.m. today.