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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I always do.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Tomorrow. Committee Stage ordered for Wednesday, 21 July 2011.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I thank the Minister for coming before the House. This is the first experiment the Seanad has had with questions and answers. While we can tweak the procedure for conducting our business, this is a good example of how Senators should do business in future, primarily because of the expertise and assistance provided by the Minister. I thank him for responding to all the questions posed.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: We only have until 2.15 p.m to deal with fisheries. Perhaps the Minister can give us a short outline at the beginning and we will deal with questions. We have eaten into the time. Members complained about not getting to contribute and ask questions. Some Members contributed three or four times and we must legislate against it in future so that we allow other people in. Everyone will have...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I was hoping we would confine our remarks to questions and that we would have a maximum of three minutes for questions. I will be very brief. The Minister has addressed questions on Commissioner Damanaki's proposals relating to discounts and transferable quotas. He might address also the Hague preferences pertaining to the whitefish fleet. When will he be announcing decisions on the...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: We could let the spokespersons ask a question each and take related questions after that.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: There will be no speeches, only questions.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I join Senators in congratulating Senator Ó Clochartaigh, and I, too, congratulate Mrs. Justice Susan Denham on her appointment.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Regarding the leaders' summit, we will endeavour to have in the House next week a relevant Minister to deal with the outcome. We will, however, be very busy with legislation for a couple of days. A considerable volume of legislation is being placed on the Order Paper of the House, and legislation is our first priority. If it fits in with the schedules of the relevant Ministers, we will try...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It is very welcome to see such unity. The HIQA requirements present a problem for practically every residential home and nursing home. If, however, something went wrong in any of the hospitals or homes, we would all be up in arms in the House, but I agree the questions asked and red tape put in place by HIQA seem to be excessive. I say this as one involved with a residential home in my...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: We would all agree with the Senator's support for the concept of future diversity. Senator Walsh called for the Minister for Finance to be invited to the House. He was here yesterday but, on foot of the leaders' discussions, he may be in a position to come here next week. I am not sure. Senator Whelan referred to the IFA function. We all agree the function last evening was a wonderful...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It was absolutely wonderful. I take on board Senator Whelan's points on Superquinn and the difficulties arising from its sale for suppliers and small businesses. It is presenting great difficulties for the producers involved. I hope some kind of settlement can be made to assist them. Senator Cullinane referred to the industrial relations Bill and the EU pensions directive. Waterford...

Seanad: Planning and Development Regulations 2011: Motion (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: The Planning and Development, (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 23 June 2011.

Seanad: European Directives: Motion (20 Jul 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: EU Regulations: Motion (20 Jul 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: International Agreements: Motions (20 Jul 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: International Agreements: Motions (20 Jul 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: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It is proposed to take No. 1, motion regarding the approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011, to be taken without debate; No. 2, motion regarding the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, to be taken without debate;...

Seanad: Standing Order 57: Motion (19 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, with effect from the 20th July, 2011 and until further notice in the 24th Seanad, Standing Order 57 of the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to Public Business is hereby amended by the addition of the following paragraph: '(2) On the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and with the leave of the House,...

Seanad: Seanad Public Petitions Committee: Motion (19 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the adoption of the following terms of reference for the Seanad Public Petitions Committee (SPPC), established under Standing Orders 92-95 and in accordance with the Report of the Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on the Establishment of a Public Petitions Committee: 1. The SPPC shall have the same membership as the Seanad...