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Seanad: Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Ireland 2016 is the Government's initiative to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising while also reflecting on our achievements in the past 100 years and considering what we want to achieve in the next 100 years. It is based on five themes: celebrating our achievements, remembering our past, the reconciling and respecting of all traditions, presenting Ireland to the world, and imagining our...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: People who suggest that nothing is being done should be aware of those capital projects, which are only a small part of the commemorations. Senator David Cullinane raised the issue of a dispute which workers have at Dunnes Stores. I hope Dunnes Stores would engage with its workers and use the labour relations mechanism of the State to solve its problems Senator Michael Mullins raised the...

Seanad: Freedom of Information Act 2014 Orders: Referral to Joint Committee (31 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Freedom of Information Act 2014 (Effective Date for Certain Bodies) Order 2015,copies of which Order in draft were laid before Seanad Éireann on 10th March 2015, be referred to the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, in accordance with Standing Order 70A(3)(j), which, not...

Seanad: Freedom of Information Act 2014 Orders: Referral to Joint Committee (31 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Freedom of Information Act 2014 (Exempted Public Bodies) Order 2015,copies of which Order in draft were laid before Seanad Éireann on 12th March 2015, be referred to the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, in accordance with Standing Order 70A(3)(j), which, not later than 2nd...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Ned O'Sullivan, acting Leader of the Opposition, spoke about whole-of-life assurance policies. I agree with him in that regard. Carrying out reviews after ten years, particularly when no such indication was given when people took out these policies, is flawed. As the Senator said, there is no refund of moneys paid if a person forfeits after ten, 15 or 20 years. I agree with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Whelan spoke about the cost of drugs. He also supported the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources regarding the need to ensure that large sporting events remain free to air, and he called for a debate on energy policy. We had a debate on energy policy with the Minister at the beginning of the term. There have been changes in the meantime in relation to EirGrid,...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mullins mentioned the case of Ibrahim Halawa and the presence of the Irish ambassador in court. That is to be welcomed. The Government is doing everything possible to secure this young man's release. Senator Walsh spoke about crime. We had the Garda commissioner in the justice committee last week, giving a comprehensive report on her policing plan and the Minister had indicated...

Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (30 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Ar leath uair tar éis a dó amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 11.30 a.m.; No. 2, statement for the information of voters regarding the Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1, without debate; and No. 3, Children and Family...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Mooney asked about the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and its 15-point plan for small businesses, especially those in rural Ireland. He called for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, to come into the House to discuss the proposals. I will certainly try to get the Minister in as it is a very important issue. The Senator made a...

Seanad: An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Comhionannas Pósta) 2015: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Now.

Seanad: Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (27 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Tairgim: GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar eolas do vótálaithe, de bhun alt 23 d’Acht an Reifrinn, 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i ndáil leis an togra chun an Bunreacht a leasú, atá ar áireamh sa Bhille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht...

Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to provide that Committee Stage of the Children and Family Relationships 2015, if not previously concluded, be adjourned at 8.30 p.m. rather than 7.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015 – Second Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes; and No, 2, motion re Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015, to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I appreciate those comments.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Leader has no say in it at all.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I assure Senator O'Brien that the system for those aged under six and over 70 will be up and running before the end of the year. The Senator referred to fampridine yesterday. The HSE received an application for the inclusion of fampridine in the General Medical Services and community drugs schemes. The application was considered in line with the procedures and timescales agreed by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Landy and many others welcomed the extra 2.5 hours for children with Down's syndrome. It is a step in the right direction, as many stated. It is a first step and it is to be hoped the hours will be increased. Senator Landy also welcomed the agreement at Cabinet on the situation of Waterford Crystal workers. As he correctly pointed out, it has been an anxious six-year wait for them...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: That additional work is being carried out without additional resources and additional allowances for councillors. That issue should be taken into consideration. If it was any other walk of life there would be uproar in respect of the increased workload for councillors. It is practically a full-time job at present. I note the Senator's points in respect of the Seanad Public Consultation...