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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That is regrettable for an excellent Minister of State whom we had hoped to have here tomorrow to address the housing question. Senator Harte referred to the capital programme and hopefully we will have the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in the House next week to deal with that. Senator Ó Clochartaigh mentioned speaking time for Sinn Féin and I will discuss that with that...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I will certainly seek a debate on the question of the Irish language and the funding model. I am glad the Senator said that a timescale is involved in this, but I am sure the Minister will attend the House to address those problems. Senator Byrne is seeking a debate on the capital programme. The Government is not afraid to take tough decisions. We were elected by the people to sort out the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Sheahan raised the important review of valuations by the Valuation Office and the resultant reduction in rates in many local authority areas. There is a need to speed up the process and I hope the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, will come to the House next week. In respect of the temporary workers on contract who are being let go, perhaps the Senator will...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: - - - - -not alone tonight but in the European Championships.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: A number of Senators asked about interest rate reductions. Yesterday I was asked that the Minister would attend the House. The Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, has agreed to attend next Tuesday to discuss the issue. The Taoiseach on behalf of the economic management committee spoke to the Financial Regulator. There is contact between the Government and Financial Regulator on an...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: As Galway is one of our major cities I would have thought the planning authority there would have been able to deal with the problems. Clearly that is not the case but as I said yesterday, I will raise the matter with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, to ensure there will be some liaison to bring the interested parties together. I am sure we all join Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: As there is a linkage, I do not know whom we would invite. It is a subject we should debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Order for Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m.

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Ag 10.30 a.m. maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: This is out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: We will have a debate on this matter next Wednesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: We will have a debate on this matter next Wednesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I am facilitating the Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Darragh O'Brien, Coghlan, Conway, Norris and several others raised the issue of interest rate cuts. The Government agrees with the Financial Regulator who has stated he will not tolerate unfair increases being put on variable mortgage holders to make up for the banks' past mistakes. Apart from the recent European Central Bank interest rate decrease, the Financial Regulator has said...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I refer to a debate on the ECB rate cut and on the appointment to the European Court of Auditors. I have given the position clearly in regard to the rate cut. Several Senators called for the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to attend the House for a debate on the situation in Gaza. Deportation orders have been made against all 14 Irish citizens and arrangements are being...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: No guillotine will be imposed. I may even extend the speaking time for Members on Second Stage given there is such interest in the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister will be sure to dispel the scaremongering that has arisen in this regard. Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh referred to problems with traffic in Galway city. I would have thought the mayor, Councillor Hildegarde Naughton, would be in a position to bring together all stakeholders to deal with the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: However, I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister. Senator Ó Clochartaigh also called for the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to come to the House for a debate. I will endeavour to arrange that as soon as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the community and voluntary sector, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons, who may share time, not to exceed eight minutes, followed by questions to the Minister from the floor during which Senators are asked to confine themselves to one minute when...

Seanad: Toghchán an UachtaráinElection of President (8 Nov 2011)

Maurice Cummins: On my behalf and on behalf of the House, I warmly congratulate Mr. Michael D. Higgins on his election as the ninth President of Ireland. Following a long and distinguished career in Dáil and Seanad Éireann, Mr. Michael D. Higgins brings to the Office of President a wealth of experience and knowledge that will render him an excellent President and ambassador for Ireland. Over the course of...