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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: This Government has proven not to be a temporary little arrangement. When Fianna Fáil was in government-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: -----it viewed all of its partnerships as temporary little arrangements.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Fianna Fáil will be waiting a while to find another partner.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Bacik and Darragh O'Brien spoke about the dreadful tragedy in Nepal. Our sympathies go out to everybody in Nepal after the earthquake there. Senator Leyden and others have complimented the Irish aid agencies involved in Nepal. We hope the Irish people who are still missing return home safely to this country. Senator Bacik also mentioned that the spring statement is part of a...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: On borrowing to pay for benefits, four years ago Ireland found itself in the situation of not being able to borrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: We could not borrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: We could not go to the markets. We had a deficit of €22 billion.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: We are now in a position to borrow for good purposes, and we will do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien needs to remember the situation we were in four years ago. We were unable to borrow. Senator Mullins spoke about the prudent management of the economy. It is the key to having greater resources available for additional services. Senator van Turnhout spoke about the policy on alcohol. It certainly will not be dictated by the drinks industry. It is something she has...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: And another-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: And another 300 are in training.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: There is €10 million in extra vehicles and more resources have been provided for the Garda. More are required and there is no question about it. As the economy improves, the resources will become available, and need to become available, for our Garda. I note what Senator Noone mentioned about 600 gardaí being injured in the line of duty last year. I certainly favour greater...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I have no problem with the use of tasers by gardaí. The Government is monitoring the situation and I will ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to come to the House to discuss law and order and additional resources for the Garda. Senator Brennan spoke about the positive messages in the tourism sector. We have seen remarkable increases in the first quarter of this year. As he...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Roads Bill 2014 - Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken at 1.15 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mooney spoke about variable mortgage rates. He should not believe everything he reads in the newspapers. It is not good for anyone to believe everything. I take on board what he says about one newspaper claiming credit for AIB reducing its rates, which is a bit far-fetched. In its statement of priorities the Government recognises that promoting and encouraging competition for new...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on National Council for Special Education inclusion support services, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and conclude not later than 2 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply not later than five minutes before the end of...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Darragh O'Brien, raised a question about Mr. Duffy, the former CEO of AIB, going before a committee today. I prefer to wait and see what Mr. Duffy has to say before commenting on what he might say. I reject totally the assertion that the Government has done nothing to help people in mortgage arrears. More than 110,000 accounts were in arrears at the...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: If the Senator would let me, he asked the question and I am trying to respond to the best of my ability and to give him facts rather than fiction. Upon receipt of the critical representations following the transaction, the Department of Finance officials agreed with the IBRC chairman and CEO in May 2012 that they would review the transaction involving Siteserv in greater detail to better...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Four consultants have been appointed.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Apr 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator should not play politics with the issue.