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Seanad: Prisons Bill 2006: Second Stage (22 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator's party has been in office for only ten years.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: There are too many murders, there are too many guns and there are too many hardened criminals at large. These were the words of the Taoiseach in the Dáil yesterday. What a judgment on his own Government that, after ten years in office, he tells us that there are too many murders, guns and criminals. There is organised crime, beatings, rape and murder in many areas practically every day...

Seanad: Institutes of Technology. (16 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: In the years between 1991 and 2001, per capita income in the south east fell from 91.1% to 85.3% of the State average. The region's record in attracting and stimulating knowledge-based industries is also lower than the State average. Just 30.4% of employment in the region is in the modern export sector, compared to the national average of 38.4%. Some 19.7% of the workforce in the south...

Seanad: Institutes of Technology. (16 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: That helps me to understand the position of the Minister and the Government on our quest for university status. All that has been promised is a preliminary examination of the submission which was made in February.

Seanad: Institutes of Technology. (16 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: Most of the Minister of State's speech referred to the OECD report that suggested no further transfers to the university sector for the foreseeable future. That seems to be the policy of the Government. In other words, the people of Waterford and the south east have been shot in the foot again. No hope whatsoever is being given to our aspiration for a university in the region. It is most...

Seanad: Institutes of Technology. (16 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: The people of Waterford and the south east will not be hoodwinked. We know exactly what is going on at the moment.

Seanad: Drug Misuse: Statements (16 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: The Chief Justice, Mr. John Murray, said recently that there was no minor form of drug dealing as far as the courts were concerned and that all suppliers were at risk of serious sentences irrespective of the type of drug or its value. When jailing drug dealers, he said the courts are entitled to take into account the impact of the offence on the local community and on society as a whole....

Seanad: Partnership Agreement with the Farming Pillar: Statements (16 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Moylan, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I join my colleague, Senator Bannon, in calling for a debate on radon gas. According to the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, 13% of lung cancer deaths in this country can be attributed to radon — more than 200 people die as a result of it every year. The World Health Organisation has stated that the rate in Ireland is much greater than the global rate. This serious matter...

Seanad: Homelessness: Motion (15 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to share my time with Senator Brian Hayes.

Seanad: Homelessness: Motion (15 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I support this motion and I commend the efforts of the voluntary organisations instrumental in supporting the MakeRoom campaign. It is most regrettable that the Government's amendment deleted the names of the voluntary organisations. I am particularly interested in highlighting the plight of those within the justice system, many of whom enter and leave prison homeless. According to Bishop...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: Gardaí are charged with maintaining law and order, but what they are subjected to daily in County Mayo is appalling.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: Gardaí are carrying out their duties in a restrained and professional manner.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Maurice Cummins: It behoves us to support them in their work on our behalf. I support calls for a debate on the Leas Cross report. People must be held accountable for what happened. We cannot just wash our hands of the matter and say that is it. I would welcome a debate on the issue.

Seanad: Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and say how pleased we are that this Bill has passed all Stages. I also compliment his officials on their work. It brings into effect the three Schedules. These, effectively, are additional Schedules dealing with terrorism measures etc., which we fully support. On Second Stage a point I made, which was echoed by Senator Quinn, was that these...

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I move amendment No. 1: In page 8, line 30, before "choses" to insert "any". These three amendments of a technical nature were tabled on Committee Stage. They were designed to introduce an element of consistency into the definition section of the Bill. The Tánaiste and Minister, Deputy McDowell, stated he would have a look at the matter. We believe that these are proper amendments which...

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I move amendment No. 4: In page 21, line 2, to delete "ne bis in idem," and substitute the following: "ne bis in idem1,". 1autrefois acquit, autrefois convict or double jeopardy. This is a point I made on Committee Stage. The Minister of State will be aware that "ne bis in idem" is a Latin phrase meaning "not twice for the same". On Committee Stage I made the point that we commonly refer to...

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I am concerned that the term, ne bis in idem, could be challenged because it is not on the Statute Book. I am not satisfied with the Minister of State's explanation. It may be correct but I am still not satisfied, based on the advice I received.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I second the amendment.

Seanad: International Criminal Court Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages (12 Oct 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I second the amendment.