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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2006)

Maurice Cummins: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh, agus cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire as ucht na horáide a thug sé inniu ar an Bhille. Tááthas orm a rá go bhfuil Fine Gael i bhfabhar an Bhille. I welcome the Minister to the House. There can be no doubt that mutual assistance between Ireland and other nations on matters of criminal justice is of vital and paramount importance in terms of our role in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Maurice Cummins: Who is in the Chair?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I join in calling for a debate in the aftermath of last Saturday's riot and request that it be extended to include tolerance towards minorities in our society. I compliment the gardaí on their bravery and restraint in defending people and property. It is not the first time they have had to do so against so-called republicans such as we had last week. It was a disgrace. On my local radio...

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: No wonder we have a majority, Minister.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I was listening to the Minister.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: He will fall off it yet.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister should be truthful about 1977.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister should get it right. His party abolished it totally.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: If the Minister wants to talk facts he should get his facts right.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: Dream on.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: Dream on.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: When discussing the Garda Síochána Bill, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform said he would come back to the House and outline his proposals in regard to the regulations for the Garda reserve force. This is an opportune time for the Minister to come back to the House and outline those proposals in order that we could debate them. The position regarding An Bord Pleanála also...

Seanad: Third Level Education: Statements (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to share time with Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Third Level Education: Statements (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Fottrell report, an analysis of medical education in Ireland. This is the first time an inclusive review of this nature has been undertaken and it has been a worthwhile exercise. It provides a platform from which we can take stock and from which we can provide for differently structured access to a professional education that equips young professionals and disposes them towards...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: He knew about it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator was there when it was announced.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I second Senator Ross's amendment to the Order of Business. In December 2004, the Government gave an absolute commitment to repay families that were overcharged and had moneys illegally deducted by nursing homes. It now appears that it may be thinking of reneging on this promise. I ask for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to come to the House and explain the current...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: The Government seems to be dragging its heels on it. It is a long time since December 2004. The Tánaiste should come here to clarify the matter as many people are asking about it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: That is good news.

Seanad: Third Level Education: Statements. (8 Feb 2006)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome Senator Ormonde's comments about a university for the south east. The Fottrell report analysing medical education in Ireland is welcome. This is the first time an inclusive review of this nature has been undertaken and it has been a worthwhile exercise. The report provides a platform for differently structured access to a professional education that equips young professionals and...