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

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 1st July, 2011 and ending on 29th June, 2012.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The amendment seeks to refer changes in Seanad procedures to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, but it is not in any way kicking this motion to touch. The reason we are suggesting that it be considered by the CPP is to put structure on the proposals upon which we agree. I totally agree with them. It is, therefore, a matter of putting the proper structures in place to enable the...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: With the permission of the proposers of the motion, I propose that this debate be rolled over to next week. A number of Senators wish to contribute to the debate and will not get the opportunity to do so if we conclude the debate at 7.30 p.m. I propose that another hour be provided next Tuesday to allow people an opportunity to speak.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: That is not true.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I congratulate Senator Moran on her maiden speech. I call Senator Mary White who has six minutes speaking time.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I am calling Senator White.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I join Senator Darragh O'Brien and all other colleagues in paying respect to the late Deputy Brian Lenihan. We will have an opportunity tomorrow to pay adequate tribute to the former Minister. Senator Bacik raised the question of the Smithwick tribunal and its recommendations. When they are published we will have a debate on them. Senator Norris referred to the appalling situation in Iraq,...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I did not interrupt the Senator and I do not expect to be interrupted.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The issue of the Magdalene laundries will be considered by the Government this week. I will facilitate a debate on it and the Minister is anxious that we debate it. Senator Coghlan referred to the clarification by the chairman of NAMA. I do not wish to comment any further on that matter. On the comments of Senator Ó Murchú, we had an all-party motion last week. I have not received the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It will afford an opportunity to Members to speak on the issue. I introduced a Private Members' Bill in this House to prevent young people, some between five and eight years of age, from using the tote, thus preventing the State from sponsoring betting for younger people.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: It was shot down in this House. I agree, however, that we should have a debate on that matter. It is to be hoped the betting Bill will come to the House before the summer recess. Senator Mulcahy raised the old question of the proposed bird sanctuary and the contravention of development plans. We will try to get a Minister to attend the House to discuss that issue. The Senator might also...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30th June, 2011.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 4.15 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply to the debate no later than 4.10 p.m; No. 2 , statements on the allocation of...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I suggest the House observe a minute's silence tomorrow to be followed by brief words from the party leaders.

Seanad: Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I join Senator Walsh in thanking the Minister of State and her officials for dealing with this important Bill. There is a proud tradition in this country of passing legislation like this.

Seanad: Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: Many Senators, led by the Leader of the Opposition, raised the issue of nursing homes and the HIQA report. What we have learned from this and similar reports during the years is appalling. As we have a debate arranged on the fair deal scheme next week, we will incorporate the issue of nursing homes also and bring in the Minister to deal with the subject. It will provide an opportunity for...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Motion (9 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, with effect from the 14th June, 2011 and until further notice in the 24th Seanad, Standing Order 29 of the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to Public Business is hereby amended: (i) in paragraph 1 by the substitution of "The Cathaoirleach may select four matters ruled suitable..." for "The Cathaoirleach may select three...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2011)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is: No. 1, a procedural motion to extend the number of matters that can be taken on the Adjournment to four, to be taken without debate. That was a recommendation from the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. We will have four Adjournment motions each day rather than three, with contributions to be four minutes from the proposer of the motion and four minutes from...