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Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Terry Brennan welcomed the announcement by a pharmaceutical company of its plans to invest €450 million and create new jobs in Blanchardstown. It is wonderful news for people in the area. Senator Brennan also raised the issue of sentencing policy. Senator Aideen Hayden referred to the daft.iereport showing an increase in rents in Dublin, an issue of which we all are aware....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose the suspension of the sitting until 5.30 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that the House suspend until 6 p.m. at which time we will take statements on alcohol consumption in Ireland, with the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 7.20 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that the House suspend until 6.20 p.m. as the Minister for Health, Deputy Varadkar, is currently taking a Topical Issue debate in the other House.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Yes. The debate will take place from 6.20 p.m. to 7.50 p.m., with the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 7.40 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Sport Ireland Bill 2014 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 2.30 p.m.; and No. 2, statements on Europe Day and the European Commission's work programme, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to conclude not later than 4.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Daly raised the question of corporation tax. Corporation tax is a matter for this Government. It has stated that corporation tax will remain the same, irrespective of what the Senator may feel. I was surprised that Senator Daly raised the question of borrowing. When we took office the country could not raise any money on the financial markets. We could not borrow but the deficit...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Of course, Fianna Fáil would know nothing about buying elections.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: We know that. It was probably other people who voted for his party. I have outlined the situation for credit on the international markets. I am surprised that a Fianna Fáil Member on the other side would raise a question on borrowing.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Bacik mentioned crime rates and burglaries. We have asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to debate the matter. In regard to moves on collective bargaining, an issue also raised by Senator Higgins in the context of zero-hours contracts, as Senators will know, the Low Pay Commission will report back and I am sure the matter will be addressed by legislation at that time. I will...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I can assure the Senator I have no influence in that regard. Senator David Norris made a similar point about the ordering of business. We will certainly consider whether we should retain the Commencement debate or revert to the Adjournment debate and have the Order of Business at 10.30 a.m., but I do not see too much change. There were not many more Senators present when we had the Order...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: My God, when one hears it talking about there being no increases for the public service, bearing in mind that it introduced the universal social charge and the pension levy, and about morale in the public service and there being no reform, one wonders what the Croke Park and Haddington Road agreements were about. The public service made significant reforms through these agreements. Pay...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: No. 1, Sport Ireland Bill 2014 - Report and Final Stages, is to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 2.30 p.m. No. 2, statements on Europe Day and the European Commission's work programme, is to be taken at 3 p.m. and conclude not later than 4.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other...

Seanad: Europe Day and European Commission Work Programme: Statements (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murphy, to the House to discuss Europe Day, which we will celebrate on Saturday, and the European Commission's 2015 work programme. As Senator van Turnhout mentioned, I invited Ms Barbara Nolan, Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland, here last week where Senators had the opportunity to discuss the Commission's 2015 work programme,...

Seanad: EU Scrutiny Work Programme 2015: Motion (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann adopts the 'EU Scrutiny Work Programme 2015, Joint Committees' Priorities' which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 9 April 2015 by the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs."

Seanad: EU Scrutiny Work Programme 2015: Motion (7 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Ag leathuair tar éis a dó on Tuesday next.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 64, motion 15, to be taken at 4.45 p.m., with the time allocated for the debate not to exceed two hours; and No. 1, statements on the spring economic statement, to be taken at 7 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 9 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Ó Domhnaill referred to Seanad reform proposals. As the Leas-Chathaoirleach stated, we will be having further debates on the proposals before we deal with any Bill. I have copies of the draft Bill, which were furnished to me by Dr. Manning yesterday. It is a draft Bill and has not been published. I gave an indication that the House will have a further more lengthy debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015, to be taken after the Order of Business and conclude not later than 6 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed six minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed four minutes. Dr. Maurice Manning will make the opening statement. With...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 May 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mooney raised the issue of Seanad reform, which we will be discussing after the Order of Business. Today's debate will give us an opportunity to make preliminary observations on the report. I am sure that we will have further debates before any Bill is introduced. I look forward to the debate. Senator Mooney and others referred to the issue of English language schools. Last week...