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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I would be reluctant to call Parnell, Redmond, Pearse, Collins or de Valera traitors either. They all did their best for their country in their own way.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I do not think we should use emotive words.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Naughton inquired about the Forestry Bill which is currently on Report Stage in the other House. It is expected to come before this House in early October. I note also the Senator's points regarding the importance of education about diabetes and perhaps we could invite the Minister to the House to discuss that matter. Senator Cullinane raised the issue of water charges. We had a...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Mooney, O'Sullivan, Brennan and others marked the retirement of David Begg from his position at the head of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU, and I wish him well too. Mr. Begg gave a very good speech in this House last year and I think we all wish him the best in his retirement. Senator Mooney also raised the question of the Minister for Education and Skills reviewing the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: There are better facilities than ever.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, Freedom of Information Bill 2013 – Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and that of all other Senators not to exceed six minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am glad nobody lost his or her voice over the summer recess. I believe 30 Senators spoke on the Order of Business today and I will try to address each as quickly as possible. Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the issue of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, IBRC, mortgage holders and asked when there will be further legislation. I will certainly try to find that out. The Senator also raised...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 61a, Private Members' business, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 5.45 p.m.; and No. 1, Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 8 p.m. if not previously concluded.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Waterford Company: Chairman Designate (17 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am not a member of this committee, but I thank the Chairman for letting me contribute. I am passionate about the port of Waterford, being a former chairman and having worked in the port for over 23 years. I actually had the honour of serving with Mr. Whelan's father on the Waterford Harbour Commission. It is clear that the port faces major challenges. Since 2006, it has lost...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Waterford Company: Chairman Designate (17 Sep 2014)

Maurice Cummins: As we were reminded by Mr. Whelan, the cruise ships themselves do not generate a great deal of revenue for the port itself, but they are good for the economy of the surrounding area

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: At the outset I welcome the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, to the Seanad today and thank him for his readiness and willingness to attend the House and hear the views of Senators.

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I will begin by addressing the situation in Ukraine. It is shocking that Europe, and indeed the world, is once again back in a situation where the relationship between Russia and her western neighbours has become deeply troubled. Fear and distrust appear to have become deeply entrenched. The recent downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight with its catastrophic loss of life brought home to me...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (31 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: No. 1 is statements on the situation in Gaza and Ukraine, with contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (31 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Sinn Féin Senators will have five minutes, the same as any other Senator.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (31 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I hope the House will not divide on this issue and that we will be allowed to get on with our business.

Seanad: National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 17 September 2014.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Notwithstanding what was decided under Standing Orders this morning, I propose that we would take Report Stage of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014 now, as agreed by all Members of the House.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I also propose, again notwithstanding what was decided under Standing Orders, that we would do likewise and take Report and Final Stages of the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Fine, we will do it then.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (17 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad shall meet on Friday, 18th July, 2014 at 10.30 a.m. and the following arrangements shall apply: (1) (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b) there shall be no Order of Business; (c) the business to be taken shall be confined to--(i) subject to the completion of Committee...