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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator said the Minister of State appointed his driver to the board of Irish Water; he did not.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No.1, Forestry Bill 2013 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to be adjourned not later than 3 p.m. if not previously concluded, with contributions from group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 3 p.m. and to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Byrne mentioned retention fees for nurses. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Health whom I am sure is aware of the matter. Senator Mullins and Conway mentioned the visit by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to the USA, especially regarding the undocumented Irish, and sought a debate on same. I know the Minister intends to come to the House in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: It is not a matter for me and I cannot provide any clarity. I am sure the returning officer will be in touch with people, advising them of the position.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: It is not a matter for me to advise on that either and I have no wish to get involved in that. I am sure advice will be made available to Members. I agree that quite a number of people have voted, including myself. The issue will have to be examined.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I have no intention of amending the Order of Business. Senator Bacik asked about Committee Stage of the employment equality Bill, and I will try to ascertain when that will be dealt with. She also called for a debate on the national dementia strategy. Senator Zappone spoke about Eavan Boland, and we will certainly bring the name to the Committee for Procedure and Privileges for...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I do not have a mobile telephone with me. I do not bring mine into the House and would advise that other Members also not do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: In regard to Senator Darragh O'Brien's call for an update on the drug for MS sufferers, I have made inquiries on the matter but as I have not yet had a response I will communicate with the Senator on the matter at a later date.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I wish to advise the House that Mr. John McNulty has withdrawn from the Seanad by-election and has asked that Oireachtas Members not support his candidacy. He issued a statement in that regard in-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I think that-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: It is also not a matter for me. I have no say in the election. That is a different matter and different procedures apply. It is not a matter for me. There is no question for me.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I will be of major assistance.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 4.15 p.m.; and No. 2, Companies Bill 2012 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 5.30 p.m. and to be adjourned not later than 7.30 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I have no intention of acting as judge and jury with regard to the man's eligibility. I agree totally with Senator Byrne that I feel he would have been qualified anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am not the one who makes decisions in that regard. However, he is a candidate for the by-election on 10 October and the Members of this House and the other House will decide who will be elected. I am sure that we will all abide by the democratic decision.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Hayden commended the chairman of the banking inquiry for his stewardship to date and called for a debate on the economy. I believe it will be November or December before we can resume a debate on the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill. Senator Leyden and several other Senators complimented the Naval Service, the gardaí, the Customs Service and all the international...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien and the majority of Members have spoken about the upcoming Seanad by-election which will take place on 10 October. I met with the Fine Gael candidate, Mr. McNulty, last evening for the first time. I believe he will be an excellent Member of this House if he is elected.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Byrne said, "The man would have been qualified anyway without his nomination to"-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: With reference to what Senator Byrne said, that is not the opinion of Senator O'Brien or Senator Norris, who want to act as judge and jury with regard to his eligibility.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Freedom of Information Bill 2013 - Committee Stage.