Results 1,201-1,220 of 7,765 for speaker:Maurice Cummins

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I asked that it be referred to the Garda.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Tell Senator O'Brien-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Irish Water, to be taken at 11.45, with the contribution of all Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate no later than 1.50 p.m.; No. 2, Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 2.30 p.m.; No. 3, Criminal Justice (Mutual...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Daly spoke on immigration reform in the USA and the dangers of the use of crystal meth, which is a highly addictive substance. I am sure we can discuss that matter with the Minister of Health, who is waiting to come into the House. Senator Healy Eames spoke on the UNICEF report regarding children. I am sure she will raise that matter with the Minister for Social Protection when we...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: That is what the party said itself.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The party is on record as having said it banished people to this jurisdiction.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The protection of our children is paramount and should certainly transcend all politics and party leaders.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Cullinane called for extra time to debate water charges. As I stated, I will try to arrange it but it depends on the Minister's diary. I have alluded to the fact that Senator Brennan mentioned increases in hotel rates. Senator Whelan referred to bail laws. I agree totally with him in this regard. We had a referendum on bail laws in 1996, to the best of my knowledge. The number of...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Killarney House in Muckross Park.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I note his points in that regard. Senator Mary Ann O'Brien agreed with Senator Whelan that there should be a debate on law and order and the bail laws. Recently the Director of Public Prosecutions made a speech asking people to refrain from commenting on cases that might be coming before the courts. It is very important we bear that in mind when commenting in the House. Senator Mary Ann...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: To answer Senator Darragh O'Brien, we will have a debate tomorrow on Irish Water and two and a quarter hours have been allocated for it. I will ask the Minister whether he can be here for longer. The times are dictated by the Minister's diary but I will certainly endeavour to have him here for longer if it is at all possible. I assure Senator O'Brien there is no question of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien also asked about the Social Welfare Bill. I understand Second Stage will be taken in the House on 2 December. I assure him we will deal with Committee and Report Stages on different days and they certainly will be split.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I have no intention of guillotining the Bill, provided we have fairness and no attempt to filibuster the Bill which, I am sure, would never happen.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Bacik and Brennan and several others spoke about the 22,000 delegates at the Web Summit and we welcome each and every one of them to Dublin. Senators Brennan and Conway in particular raised the rates being charged by hotels, which are five or six times the normal rates. This is certainly exorbitant and the relevant committee should bring before it the Irish Hotels Federation and...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on health, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, 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 to the debate not later than 5.40 p.m.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 November.

Seanad: Appointment of Members of Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Motion (23 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government on the 14th October, 2014 nominated Emily Logan, Teresa Blake, Frank Conaty, Heydi Foster, Liam Herrick, David Joyce, Mark Kelly, Sunniva McDonagh, Siobhán Mullally, Mary Murphy, Fidèle Mutwarasibo, Ray Murphy, Orlagh O’Farrell, Betty Purcell and Kieran Rose for appointment by the President to be members of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The matter was debated in detail by the committee for 40 minutes. Senator Paul Coghlan referred to reducing the deposit requirement relating to first-time buyers to 10%. We hope to have proposals on that matter in the near future. Obviously, a requirement of 20% is very prohibitive for young people who are trying to purchase their first homes. Senators Walsh and Mullen referred to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien spoke about medical cards and called for a debate with the Minister for Health. A number of Members have asked for the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, to come to the House. He will be here on 4 November for a comprehensive debate on health matters. At least three Members asked that the Minister come to the House to deal with various subjects. They will have an...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien also referred to a drug for multiple sclerosis sufferers. Senators Keane and Crown spoke about the availability of a drug for hepatitis C sufferers. As I noted, the Minister will come to the House on 4 November and I am sure the Members concerned will make their points to him. I am sure they will also raise these issues with him in the meantime. Senator Bacik spoke...