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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien, the Leader of the Opposition, spoke about Vodafone. We will have the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, before the Seanad on 5 October and that matter can be raised. I thoroughly agree with the Senator. He also spoke about the practice of having all Stages of Bills on the same day, which is not something I like. In some...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It will be very interesting to see how many contributions we have after all the protests-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: -----last week with regard to time allocated to a debate. We finished the Bill two and a half hours early.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I am talking about the protests which were made.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Bacik spoke about developing links with China, a matter which was taken up by Senator Healy Eames and others. It is very important to develop further links with China and other countries at this point, especially when so many people are unemployed. It is desirable to develop relations with countries like China and the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Labour Party clearly outlined its position yesterday. Senator Noone spoke about mortgage arrears and the Government has promised to act soon in that regard. The matter may be discussed with the Minister for Finance. Senator Mullen complimented the Government on proposed legislation to deal with online gambling. The Government's decision on the site in Tipperary was welcomed by most...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: He could be going to the country - we wish him well in that - but I cannot see him moving to the country. Senator Mooney mentioned the Council of Europe delegation to Illinois, and it was interesting to hear about that. The Government's position on capital punishment has been clearly outlined and we can address the matter in the proposed all-party motion.

Seanad: Invitation to Address Seanad: Motion. (22 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the Irish Human Rights Commission and Chair of the European Group of the National Human Rights Institution be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 28...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 to 5 on the Order Paper. No. 1, motion re the address of Seanad Éireann by Dr. Maurice Manning, president of the Irish Human Rights Commission and chair of the European Group of National Human Rights Institutions on Wednesday next, 28 September, is to be taken without debate. No. 2, the European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility...

Seanad: Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (21 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Tairgim : GO ndéanfar an ráiteas a leagtar amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar fhaisnéis do vótálaithe de bhun alt 23 d'Acht an Reifrinn 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i ndáil leis an togra chun Airteagal 35 den Bhunreacht a leasú, ar togra é atá sa Bhille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Luach Saothair Breithiúna), 2011 agus atá ina ábhar do...

Seanad: Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (21 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Maidin amárach ag 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: By agreement of the House, I propose to extend five minutes for the Minister to finish. I have two technical amendments to the Order of Business. No. 2 is a Private Members' Bill and we will take Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, commencing at 3 p.m. and concluding at 5 p.m. With regard to No. 3, I should have stated this morning that the Minister will be called on to reply at 6.25...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: If the Minister is willing to stay we should let him stay. What time are we supposed to finish?

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: As the Cathaoirleach rightly pointed out, some 27 Members contributed to the Order of Business. I will do my best to get through them as quickly as possible. Senator O'Brien mentioned the rumours of job losses at Aviva, which are a source of great concern to the workers, their families and everyone else involved. Aviva is currently undertaking a review of its operations in Ireland, but...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Government motion No. 14 should be supported by the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Bacik also raised that question, as well as the issue of men's cancer awareness. It is blue day in the Oireachtas and I see many people sporting blue. I was even accused of wearing Dublin colours this morning. Senator van Turnhout mentioned the children's information hotline and I will consider giving Government time for such a debate shortly. Hopefully we will have clarity on the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 to 4 on the Order Paper. No. 1, statements on the Arts, are to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 2.15 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed six minutes; questions to the Minister from other Senators will be taken in turn, through the Chair. There will be a sos from 2.15 p.m. to 3 p.m. No....

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien and several other Members raised the question of the €6 million waived by HSE west for private health insurers. I am sure it is a matter that will be investigated by the Minister and certainly by the Committee of Public Accounts because it is appalling that such amounts can be waived for private health insurers. On the senior civil servants and county managers, I am aware...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The rugby team had a wonderful victory but it has far to go. We wish the team well in its endeavours to qualify for the Rugby World Cup quarter finals. Senator Bacik spoke of a "blue day" following the victory of the blues. Blue Day tomorrow is a serious matter dealing with men's cancer. I am sure we will all wear some blue item. A number of people referred to Trinity College being in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I would appreciate it if I could respond to the debate.