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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Why did the Senator not ask the Minister when he was in the Chamber?

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I reiterate what I said on a number of previous occasions, namely, that some Members raise points on the Order of Business and then disappear without waiting for a reply. That is absolutely despicable. Two Members approached me when they had made their contributions and stated that they were obliged to attend committee meetings. Others, however, merely swanned off as usual. That is just...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: If we want the House to succeed in the way that it should, we must be more responsible in our attitude to it. I address my comments in this regard to Members who are not present in the Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I completely agree with the Senator that it has been going on for too long. I wholeheartedly welcome the support of Fianna Fáil, which Senator Darragh O'Brien outlined, for the referendum on the fiscal compact, which will be of paramount importance in stabilising the economic situation in Europe. It will also be another vital step on the road to rebuilding Ireland's economy. As previous...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Sheahan referred to the cost of fuel. That is a matter which can be discussed with the Minister for Finance when he comes before the House. I agree with Senator Walsh that the fiscal compact treaty will put in place a credible commitment to responsible budgeting. I assure him that the Government is committed to securing a deal on the promissory notes. Senator Gilroy also referred to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: People who seek debates should look into their hearts. I refer to those who request debates and who then do not attend when the relevant Minister comes before the House. In the context of Senator Harte's comments, I am appalled that a member of a religious order is urging people not to pay a tax and to break the law. If that is the case, then it is despicable. Senator Quinn referred to the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 3 p.m. and to conclude no later than 4.30 p.m., if not previously concluded. Private Members' Business is No. 17, motion No. 8, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude no later than 7 p.m. Following the Order of Business, there will be Expressions of Sympathy on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Government should have been Senator Mark Daly beforehand.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The majority of the Order of Business has been confined to the proposed referendum. I am on the record of the House on numerous occasions in recent weeks indicating that we would have a referendum if it was necessary and if the Attorney General said it was necessary. That is the situation and is what is going to happen, despite the talk, even today. It happened a few minutes too late for...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: -----such as that there was collusion with the German Government that we would have no referendum, and that we have a democratic deficit, as he has called it for the past number of weeks. Earlier today he was insisting once again that we would have no referendum. However, as we now know, there will in fact be a referendum, by means of which the people of Ireland will make the decision. As...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate not...

Seanad: Standing Order 18: Motion (23 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 28 February 2012.

Seanad: Standing Order 18: Motion (23 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: For the first time in a debate on a motion in the House Senator Ó Clochartaigh managed to mention everything with the exception of the motion. In case those outside the House might think Sinn Féin Members are victims, they received everything they requested and negotiated in terms of speaking time in the House. I assure the House they are no victims in that regard.

Seanad: Standing Order 18: Motion (23 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: The motion, as tabled by the Deputy Leader, was agreed unanimously by the House already. I understand that this is the first time in the House-----

Seanad: Standing Order 18: Motion (23 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I understand that the question was already put and unanimously accepted, but it may need to be put again.

Seanad: Standing Order 18: Motion (23 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: That is not a matter for me. It is a matter for the Chair to provide clarity. I understand the motion was put and it was unanimously accepted. I am told that it is the first time ever in the House that a unanimous decision of the CPP was debated. We have had a good debate that was inclusive and tolerant, which is in keeping with this House. The motion, as put by the CPP is also in keeping...

Seanad: Standing Order 18: Motion (23 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: On a point of order, the business of the House was not changed. The Order of Business stated that it would be taken immediately after No. 1, which is exactly what happened. I would like the Senator to correct that reference.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: He is no longer a Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: I advise the Leader of the Opposition that the position on the treaty has not changed. Regardless of what a German Minister says, if the Attorney General advises that we need a referendum we will have one. That is the simple situation which I have outlined on at least ten occasions. When the Attorney General advises on the need for a referendum, the Government will act on her advice. A...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien referred to the jobs initiative and claimed that nothing happened and no jobs were created as a result of it.