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Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: I also support the amendment because we should, where possible, reduce bureaucracy and simplify procedures. This is a good proposal which I hope the Minister is in a position to accept.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Likewise I welcome this amendment. It is important that all those documents would be transferred on the completion of these units. I commend the Minister for introducing such an amendment which clarifies problems that many bodies have highlighted in the recent past. It adequately covers that whole area. Amendment agreed to. Section 25, as amended, agreed to. Sections 26 to 28, inclusive,...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: What about the guidelines?

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: That is not the same thing.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Is that the standard to which we are aspiring?

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: That is not good enough.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: That is not good enough.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: That is defending the indefensible. Again.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: It is defending the indefensible.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: The Government Senators know the colour of their money.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: A tremendous relationship exists between greyhound breeders and their veterinary surgeons and this is recognised by everybody in the business. Amendment No. 10 proposes that greyhounds should be exempt from the time limit of six litters subject to veterinary approval, which we consider to be a very acceptable amendment. This is accepted practice. If breeders are acting with the support of...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Last week, the Minister, Deputy Gormley, questioned the bona fides and integrity of all involved in the greyhound industry. In my opinion that was an absolute disgrace. Are we going to see the colour of his money by having some amendments from the Government side of the House? Will there be any Government amendments to this Bill? If not, we are wasting our time and should get on with...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Did the Minister of State read the group's report?

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Section 14(2) reads, "The operator of a dog breeding establishment shall keep such records as may be prescribed at the dog breeding establishment and shall make them available for inspection by an authorised person or the local authority". What is meant by an "authorised person"? Who will this be? Is it a vet, a dog warden or anyone involved, or supposedly so, in animal welfare? Could it...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Was there a minority report?

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: I move amendment No. 13: In page 15, lines 20 to 21, to delete subsection (1) and substitute the following: "(1) The Minister may make Regulations under this Act to ensure the identification of each dog kept at a dog breeding establishment.".

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister of State has mentioned an income stream for local authorities. On Second Stage, former Senator Déirdre de Búrca said that, even with the proposed charges, local authorities would have a shortfall in excess of €1.6 million. I do not know how these two items can be married because, while the Minister of State is saying there will be an income stream, there will still be a...

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: I am afraid the tail will not wag the dog on this side of the House. We cannot support the amendment.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: Is that all? Good God above in heaven. This topic is one the Leas-Chathaoirleach would have liked to discuss because he sought a debate on it a number of times but unfortunately he is precluded now from doing so because of time restraints. I welcome the Minister of State and join in the calls for the speedy recovery of the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy Cullen, from his back...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Maurice Cummins: That is remiss, given that Senators wish to speak on such an urgent matter. I thought we would propose an amendment to the Order of Business in order that we could at least complete the debate. Only two Senators remain to speak.