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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: If we can raise the matter with the Minister in question, we will do so because there should be the minimum of red tape to ensure job protection. If the banks are not co-operating, something must be done about the matter. I do not accept the amendment proposed by Senator Thomas Byrne. We have no intention of delaying the jobs initiative as enunciated in the finance Bill. I am satisfied...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Certainly, we will consider whether there is a need to allocate further time on Committee Stage today.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: We will consider that matter at the appropriate time. I remind the Senator that we provided three hours to accommodate the requests made to discuss finance issues but Members did not avail of the time allocated.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Several requests were made from the other side on the House. I am simply suggesting those who made requests did not speak.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Martin Conway referred to the Clare-Limerick boundary. I understand the Minister will make an announcement on this issue in due course, but we will find out exactly when the announcement on the Limerick boundary in particular will be made. The Cathaoirleach has stated he will write to Senator David Cullinane. The letter is in the post. Several concessions will be made to Sinn...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Kathryn Reilly asked about the single unified scheme for higher education grants-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The new unified scheme will commence in the academic year 2012-13, in other words, local grant awarding bodies will be dealing with it for the coming year. Senator Denis Landy raised the issue of the loss of telephone signals on new motorways. This issue should be raised with the network providers. I will convey the Senator's concerns to the Minister. Senator Mary White called for a debate...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I heard what the Senator said. It is an issue she can raise in the debate to which I referred. All I can say in response to Senator Michael Mullins's point on the banks is that one should never be amazed at what Senator Terry Leyden has to say. Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh called for a debate on the arts. I will ask Minister Leyden to come to the House to facilitate the holding of that debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That was a Freudian slip. I will ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, to accommodate us in that regard. In regard to fishing and food, we will have a debate in three weeks time on food labelling. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Simon Coveney, is scheduled to attend a debate in the House the following week on agriculture and...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is: No. 1, motion regarding speaking time on Private Members' business, to be taken without debate; Nos. 2 to 6, motions concerning the establishment of committees and certain amendments to Standing Orders relating to the procedure within those committees, as set out in the Order Paper, to be taken without debate; No. 7, statements on the fair deal nursing home support...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: We have ample time to discuss the recommendations, but in deference to the Minister of State I propose that we should extend the time available to 5.30 p.m. to complete all stages.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.30 p.m; No. 2, Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill) - Second Stage, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. and conclude not later than 5.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien referred to water charges. The Minister did make a statement on that matter, but I am afraid that I cannot add anything further. We will try to seek further clarification from him but I cannot add to what he has already stated. I am sure the 0.6% pension levy will be raised under the Finance (No. 2) Bill which will be taken today. Senator Mark Daly raised an issue...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: We are not having a debate, but I am only repeating what Mr. Frank Daly of NAMA said yesterday. I cannot add to that. I compliment Senator Zappone on her maiden speech. I can assure her that her respect for diversity is, and will continue to be, shared by all Members of the House. We look forward to the Private Members' motion this evening. Senator Mullen made a number of points concerning...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: As the Minister is not here yet, I propose we suspend for ten minutes.

Seanad: Death of Former Minister: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I indicated yesterday that we would pay a brief tribute to the late Brian Lenihan today. I suggest that each party or group leader be given a maximum of five minutes in which to speak. I was deeply saddened to learn last Friday that Deputy Brian Lenihan had died. He was a man of great intellect and integrity. He was totally committed to public service. He bore his illness with courage and...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That is not true.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The debate on the motion will be resumed and brought to a conclusion on Tuesday next. I hope we will see action being taken on the motion.