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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Clune sought a debate on the literacy and numeracy report which was published last week. It is a matter which Senator Mac Conghail questioned last week or the week before. As it is an important issue, we should arrange to have a debate and have the Minister for Education and Skills in here in September to deal with that. Senator Crown raised the issue of Roscommon hospital. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It will take time to undo the monster which was created by the previous Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator D'Arcy also called for a debate on Palestinian statehood. We should arrange a debate. If we can have an agreed motion, we could possibly have a debate on that if we can secure the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore. I already addressed Senator MacSharry's matter and again compliment him on introducing the Family Home Bill. Senator Healy Eames called...

Seanad: European Council Decisions: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That the proposal 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...

Seanad: European Council Decisions: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that the House suspend until 2.30 p.m. I ask Members to be in their seats by 2.30 p.m. when the President of the European Parliament will be here.

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that the debate be extended by five minutes.

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: At 1.30 p.m. today.

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2011: Motion for Earlier Signature (8 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Medical Practitioners (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 her.'

Seanad: Business of Seanad (8 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: "That the sitting be suspended until 3.30 p.m." I wish to amend the order of yesterday so that the House might suspend until 3.30 p.m. to debate the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (8 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator will have to explain that to his colleagues.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (8 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: On Tuesday, 12 July at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (8 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I beg pardon. It will be at 1 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that the Report Stage debate on the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 should conclude at 6.30 p.m. That will allow the Minister to respond to the questions that have been posed.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I have listened to the debate for one and half hours and it seems to be just one circle after another. I have no intention of extending the time, therefore. We have discussed the amendments at length and the Minister has given an adequate and very clear interpretation of the Bill, in addition to very clear answers. If points had been raised other than those raised on Second Stage and those...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That was raised on Second Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien spoke about assistance for mortgage holders. An amendment has been proposed to the Order of Business in that regard, which I do not propose to accept. Senator O'Brien also referred to the Smithwick tribunal. The Minister for Justice and Equality was in the House yesterday and gave a comprehensive explanation of what happened. He was asked if information was...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That is a fact following the EU-IMF bailout signed up to by the previous Government. With regard to next week's debate with the EU President, we have 30 minutes of his time and it will be impossible to facilitate every Member asking a question. The CPP came to the agreement that the group leaders would ask questions for two minutes, the President will make a 15-minute presentation and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Daly referred to the church hiding behind the Data Protection Act. He also asked a question about NAMA. The publication of the agency's annual report is imminent. We could have a debate on that when it is published. Senator Healy Eames sought debates before the summer recess on education and social welfare. This will not be possible as it would not be realistic but I will consider...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator will have an opportunity later again to deal with that matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It is a serious matter, which the Minister addressed well to the best of my knowledge yesterday. Senator Conway raised the issue of JLCs. I will ascertain what the Government's timetable is in this regard and I will get back to him on the matter. Senator O'Sullivan referred to ratepayers. It is a major burden on many small businesses throughout the country. The rateable valuation system is...