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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: There is a committee on the Constitution, of which Senator O'Donovan was a member, which invited submissions in October 2010 regarding these proposals for a referendum on this issue. People have had ample time. I understand from a recent poll that only 20% of people are undecided in regard to both referendums. Members are getting very exercised over matters on which the people have decided...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: This House certainly had sufficient time and the public were invited-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I reiterate that people were invited in October 2010 to make submissions. The matter has been dealt with comprehensively and I have no intention of having a further debate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: -----two days before the actual referendum.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Healy Eames mentioned the need for concrete proposals to deal with the mortgage crisis. I hope there will be such proposals when the House discusses that matter and the job situation. The Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, will attend the House on 17 November for a question and answer session and I am sure there will be concrete proposals and suggestions from Members...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Catherine Noone referred to yesterday's flooding in the capital and throughout the country which caused great hardship for many. I am sure all Members wish to extend sympathy to the families of Garda Ciaran Jones and the woman from the Philippines who lost their lives in the floods. Senator Michael Mullins referred to the preparedness of local authorities to deal with the effects of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mooney raised the meltdown in the financial services sector. As I outlined yesterday, the insurance market declined by up to 30%, which is a cause for concern. It is the aim of the Government to restore confidence and competitiveness in the economy, which is necessary. Through its policies, the Government will endeavour to do that. Senators Mooney, Coghlan, Noone, Mullen and...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I am sure one of the five questions asked by Senator Leyden will be on that issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Leyden also made a good point, one raised here on several occasions, in regard to EU scrutiny and the possibility of having further scrutiny of EU proposals in this House. The committees are charged with responsibility in this regard. If they do not have sufficient time to deal with such proposals, I am willing to provide time for this House to do so. I believe that is a good idea,...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullen asked about Church of Ireland national schools and the concerns in that regard as outlined by the Archbishop of Dublin. I am sure the Minister for Education and Skills will address that issue when he attends the House next week to deal with legislation. Senator Ó Murchú spoke about the role of community organisations. To the best of my knowledge, we had a debate in this...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I am addressing the question raised by Senator Landy. It would a serious problem if there was not measurement before and after works. There is not much point measuring afterwards because it will not be possible to determine of what benefit the work has been. It is a matter which can be raised with the Minister. I am sure he will be interested to hear what the Senator has to say. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Yes. Senator Gilroy spoke about a man suffering muscular dystrophy. That matter could, and probably should, be raised on the Adjournment. I will take up the matter with the Minister. Senator Bradford called for a debate on the CAP proposals. I agree with the Senator's comments. I have been in contact with the Minister and he is agreeable to attend the House next month to deal with that...

Seanad: European Account Preservation Order: Motion. (20 Oct 2011)

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: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011: Motion for Earlier Signature (20 Oct 2011)

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 Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts Bill 2011: Order for Committee Stage (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: "That Committee Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Dormant Accounts Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 25 October 2011.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the creation of a European account preservation order to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 - amendments from Dáil Éireann, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude not later than 1 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 3, motion re the earlier signature motion for...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator's party engaged in the same process last night as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: You are engaging in the same process.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: You are.