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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Sheahan raised an important issue regarding a constituent of his and there seems to be discrimination regarding where the person lives in the context of receiving pain management. This is a matter that can be raised with the Minister for Health. It is disgraceful if people are discriminated against in receiving medical treatment because of where they live. Senator Ó Murchú asked...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullins inquired on the format for question-and-answer sessions with Ministers. I hope there will be such sessions with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton. Senator Mullins raised the matter of increasing the level of organ donations. It could be debated on Private...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is: No. 1, Criminal Justice Bill 2011 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to commence on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1 p.m.; No. 2, Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude no later than 3.30 p.m.; No. 3, Civil Law (Miscellaneous...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I am delighted and I thank the Senator very much.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that this Bill would conclude at 7.50 p.m. That will allow an extra 20 minutes for debate on the many amendments that have been submitted.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Let us get on with the business of the House.

Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: (1) That Standing Order 91 of the Standing Orders relative to Public be amended in paragraph (3) by the deletion of 'The Seanad Public Petitions Committee' and the substitution therefor of 'The Seanad Public Consultation Committee.' and (2) That the Resolution of the House of Tuesday 19th July 2011 be amended: (i) by the deletion of 'Seanad Public Petitions Committee (SPPC)' and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Are there any left?

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien and others spoke about the dreadful situation in Norway. I join with the House in expressing our deepest sympathy to the people of Norway. To think that such an atrocity as the shootings happened at a gathering of young people. As Senator Bacik stated, all of our parties have summer gatherings where young people enjoy themselves. To see what happened in Norway was...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Sinn Féin always had a policy on putting money in banks. They were more interested in taking it out of banks for many years. Senator Harte also raised the RAS scheme which, as I said, could be addressed by tabling an Adjournment matter. Senator Byrne raised the issue of the flat rate property charge, which is a matter for the Cabinet. I welcome his comments and those of many other Members...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It would not be anything new for Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the amendment of Standing Order 91 of the Standing Orders relative to public business in paragraph (3) by the deletion of "The Seanad Public Petitions Committee" and the substitution thereafter of "The Seanad Public Consultation Committee" and the consequent amendment of the resolution of the House of Tuesday, 19 July 2011 in this regard, to be taken...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed). (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The hot potato is the question the commission will grasp. The independent commission must make decisions on boundaries. Senator Cullinane wants the commission to extend the constituency boundary into the area of Kilkenny where he is living.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed). (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I do not think the Bill goes far enough. We should reduce the number of Deputies to 120 but I will go along with the provisions in the Bill.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to clarify the Order of Business. We are taking Committee and Remaining Stages now, to conclude not later than 4 p.m.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Motion for Earlier Signature (21 Jul 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 Commission constituted as provided in section 2 of Article 14 of the Constitution to sign the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to it.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Motion for Earlier Signature (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It is proposed to sit again at 10.30 a.m. next Tuesday. I have managed to arrange a debate on the Cloyne report next week, as requested by Members this morning. The only disadvantage is that the debate on the arts may have to be deferred as a result. We must await news on the availability of Ministers.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business to the effect that after 2 p.m. the House should devote a further 60 minutes to the debate on Committee Stage. As a result, Committee Stage will conclude at 3 p.m. and Report and Final Stages will be taken thereafter and will conclude no later than 4 p.m. This will give Senators additional time in which to discuss matters on Committee...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien and many others referred to the negotiations by EU leaders. We welcome the fact that everybody wishes the Taoiseach well in these. I have full confidence in his ability to achieve the best possible outcome for this country. That is what everybody in this House wishes for. I hope to have the Minister for Finance in the House to discuss the capital programme. He was...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Committee and Final Stages, to commence on the conclusion of the Order of Business. Business will be interrupted from 1.15 p.m. until 2 p.m. Report and Final Stages will be taken at 2 p.m. to conclude not later than 4 p.m., if not previously concluded and; No. 2, motion for earlier signature of the Electoral (Amendment) Bill...