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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Do we not need extra teachers to do it?

Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: "That we conclude at 6.15 p.m. with the Minister of State to reply no later than 6.10 p.m."

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Cullinane gave me a copy of his party's budget proposals last week, which I read with interest, but if I was buying it in a bookshop it would be on the fiction shelf.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Comiskey spoke about the delay in the single farm payments. We will certainly raise that matter with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Senator Quinn spoke about the reduction in the price of oil and the need for more competition. I assure the Senator that in my neck of the woods there is fairly good competition. In some garages the price of diesel is €1.39 a...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I join with the Leas-Chathaoirleach and all the Members of the House who have welcomed Senator Craughwell. We all look forward to working together for the benefit of the country. I wish him, his wife and his family every success over the coming years. Senator Craughwell was elected in probably the most interesting Seanad by-election that has ever been held and we compliment and...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Good try.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on budget 2015, to be taken at 4 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each, and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate not later than 5.55 p.m.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senators can give it but they cannot take it.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Yes.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am a former chairman of the Garter Lane Arts Centre and many other bodies in my native city. As someone who has been involved in the arts all my life, I welcome the Minister and compliment her on an excellent contribution. It is normal practice in the House that when the Opposition tables a motion during Private Members' business, the Government tables an amendment. This evening, in a...

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Anything I say is the truth and I can stand over it.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I assure Members that stuffing boards with political hacks has been Fianna Fáil policy when in office. Before leaving the topic, before the self-proclaimed guardians of transparency come and have their say, I will refer to one body in the case of Sinn Féin. The current board includes two Sinn Féin councillors and two Sinn Féin activists.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: That is just one body.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I will not go into any of the appointments made in Northern Ireland. I say this before Sinn Féin Members have a go, as I know they will.

Seanad: Arts and Culture Sector: Motion (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Minister has stated we now have a policy on the appointment of board members. She has given an indication that she is fully committed to using the public appointments process in the future in line with current Government guidelines. Last week the Government agreed to a revised model for ministerial appointments to State boards. The new requirements provide us with a more credible,...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I accept the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: It is nice that calm has been restored. I could not hear what Senators were saying with the noise on both sides of the House. If people want replies, I must hear what they say in the first place. Senator Darragh O'Brien commended the Defence Forces, as did other Members, on their bravery and professionalism. I am glad we are having the debate at 1 p.m. We all commend the work of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: If Senator Norris gives me the full details, I will raise the matter. It should be examined. Senator Martin Conway spoke about the lack of customer service in banks and in Irish Water and called for a callback service from Irish Water. Senator Daly proposed amending the Order of Business to allow us to take No. 11, Immigration Reform for US Citizens Living in Ireland Bill 2014 - First...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Data Protection Commissioner stated that Irish Water was entitled to PPS numbers under the legislation. It relates to people receiving allowances. That is why PPS numbers are requested.