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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council repealing certain Acts in the field of police co-operation and judicial co-operation in criminal matters, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; and No. 2, Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the issue of the MS drug Fampyra, which costs no more than €270 per month. I will certainly ask the Minister for Health about the current situation. There is no doubt that the benefits of this drug are clearly evident from many people who receive it so I will try to get an update from the Minister.As the Senator will be aware, the company provided this...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I also note the Senator's argument, with which I agree, about the Diageo campaign. Senator Norris argued that Diageo should turn its funding into a donation and withdraw its nominee from the board. This may assist in clarifying the situation. Senator Noone also spoke about drinks companies, and mentioned calorie counting. Diageo intends introducing this and urges other drinks companies to...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I certainly agree that the Minister should investigate that, and I will bring the matter to her attention today and try to get answers. I would point out that 288 post offices closed down between 2005 and 2011 and that 22 post offices have closed since this Government came to power. Those statistics speak volumes for the efforts of the Government to retain post offices. However, I do not...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I agree with Senator Mullen about the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, which met yesterday to discuss farm safety. The committee sat from 2 p.m. until 6.30 p.m. It was an excellent day's work and I compliment the Members who attended. I had hoped there would be more, but I compliment other Members who joined in as well. When the report is complete, the Minister for Agriculture,...

Seanad: Police and Judicial Co-operation in Criminal Matters: Referral to Joint Committee (24 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: When we have completed our report, we will have statements in the House which will be attended by the Minister. It is for this reason we decided to proceed with these hearings despite the Minister's lack of availability. As I said, he will be in the House when we discuss the report we intend to publish after hearing representations from all the organisations that have made submissions. ...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I compliment Mr. Connie O'Driscoll of Mizen Rovers GAA Club and Mr. Patrick Duffy on their presentations. Until Mr. O'Driscoll spoke we had not heard as much about Goleen since P. J. Sheehan was a Member of the other House. However, we never forget about it. It is highly appropriate that a small club which represents an organisation that has roots in the rural community and is present in...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I compliment Embrace FARM, Irish Rural Link and Councillor John Dolan for their presentations. I compliment Embrace FARM for its counselling and support for bereaved families. Would Mr. Peter Gohery like to discuss his farm accident and let us know what happened? It is entirely up to himself. Irish Rural Link and Councillor Dolan mentioned discussion groups and farmers meeting farmers....

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Although Mr. O'Halloran mentioned that there are online e-learning tools for primary schools with farm-specific elements, we have heard submissions from various people today saying there is a need for such e-learning to be available for schools. If this e-learning is already there, there is obviously a need to market it and outline to all the organisations and people involved in farming that...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I have looked at Dr. Onada's proposals for legislative changes to risk assessment on farms in view of what we have been hearing during the day. Most of the organisations have suggested that regulations and legislative changes should involve speaking to farmers and a preference for information and education rather than legislation. The proposals are very worthy. The risk of lung disease is...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. a(1), from the Supplementary Order Paper, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Wednesday, 11 March, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 1, statements on ambulance services in Dublin, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 5.15 p.m., with contributions from group spokespersons not...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien called for a debate after the recess with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on Aer Lingus pensions. We will try to arrange that but when we return on 24 March we will have a number of Bills to deal with, including two referendum Bills and the Child and Family Relationships Bill 2014. We will have a busy schedule but I will try to facilitate the debate....

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: They seem to be following their tails most of the time.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator proposed an amendment to the Order of Business. In the interest of the running of the House, I ask him not to press a vote on it. We have a very tight schedule with Ministers coming before the House. If we have a vote, it will eat into the 30 minutes allowed for statements on ambulance services. I ask the Members opposite not to press a vote on the Order of Business for that...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Motion (10 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: I move: “That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, at the meeting of the Seanad on Wednesday, 11th March, 2015, the Order of Business shall be proposed immediately following the conclusion of the discussion of matters under Standing Order 29.”.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No.1, Workplace Relations Bill 2014 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: When does the Senator wish to have a debate?

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: We had a debate arranged with the Minister on Tuesday last.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Maurice Cummins: No.