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Seanad: Asylum and Migration Fund: Motion (13 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Seanad: Police Co-operation: Motion (13 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Seanad: Internal Security Fund: Motion (13 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Seanad: Establishment of European Agency: Motion (13 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 4 of Protocol No. 19 on the Schengen Acquis integrated into the Framework of the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to request a decision of the Council of the European Union that the State shall take...

Seanad: European IT Agency: Motion (13 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measure, insofar as the measure relates to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Byrne, rightly, raised the loss of jobs in the financial services sector, which is regrettable. These job losses were flagged a long time ago. It is an inevitable but unfortunate consequence of the reorganisation of the banking sector that there will be reductions in jobs at the covered institutions. In response to this, the Government is committed to making available the services...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I am sure it will be a very illuminating debate and that Members on both sides will have much to say on it. I am, therefore, very grateful to the leader of Fianna Fáil in the House for arranging that motion during Private Members' Business next week. Senator Ó Murchú raised the issue of job creation. This House has played a very responsible role in terms of ideas for job creation. When...

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Now.

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2012: Motion for Earlier Signature (8 Mar 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 Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) 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: Order of Business (8 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2012 - all Stages to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 2 p.m., with the contributions on Second Stage of group spokespersons not to exceed six minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed four minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply for ten minutes, with...

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 13 March 2012.

Seanad: Rare Diseases: Motion (7 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Ag 10.30 amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the question of mortgage relief which he has raised on several occasions. I have pointed out on those previous occasions that the Government in the 2012 budget introduced an expanded mortgage interest relief scheme for those first-time buyers who purchased their homes during the boom years of 2004 to 2008. These are the people most likely to be in mortgage...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Bacik asked about the sexist advertising for night clubs on Facebook being a matter for the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland. I will raise this matter with the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, to ascertain if there is an intention to introduce legislation in that regard. I agree with Senator Barrett that letters of comfort or promissory notes are a devastating matter for Ireland....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Comiskey asked about young undocumented Irish in the United States. This is a matter which will be addressed by many of the Ministers who will visit the United States. The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore, and the Taoiseach, have been in discussions with American officials on this matter. It is hoped there will be a successful outcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Jim D'Arcy asked about trade with the Middle East and other areas. The Senator has raised this issue on previous occasions and in particular with regard to Libya. The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade agreed to attend to that matter. He may provide an update for the Senator in the next month or so. Senator Pat O'Neill asked about TB controls in place since...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Conway asked that Ministers travelling abroad should be cost effective and frugal in manner. I can assure Members it is the intention of Ministers not to have any wastage in that regard. Senator Coghlan also referred to St. Patrick's Day. We can arrange a debate after that date on trade, tourism and investment. Senator Sheahan mentioned a debate on EU legislation in the House. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on early intervention and family support services, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, the contribution from one Sinn Féin Senator not to exceed three minutes and all other Senators not to exceed one minute when...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I assure the Leader of the Opposition that the referendum on the fiscal compact treaty will deal with the treaty and the treaty alone. I assure Senator O'Brien that no extraneous positions will come into it from the Government side.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I was unaware of the comments of the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin. I have not read them but I assure the House that there is no threat to minority faith schools from the Government. The issue will be dealt with by the Minister for Education and Skills in early course when he announces his policy on the patronage of schools. The matter can be addressed at that stage. As the House...