Results 1,521-1,540 of 7,765 for speaker:Maurice Cummins
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I propose a further suspension of the House until 2 p.m.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I also propose that we defer debate on the Companies Bill until next week.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: In light of the Chairman's ruling, I ask for a suspension of the House for a further half an hour to enable us to discuss the matter with the leaders.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I would not agree with that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: There was no allegation.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I will agree to a suspension of the House for 30 minutes so that the leaders can discuss this matter.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I did not question the character of any Member and I want that comment withdrawn.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I did not question any Member's character.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I am asking that Senator Byrne to withdraw the comment he made about me. I have not questioned the character of any Member.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: Senator Byrne should withdraw the allegation he made about me.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: This matter relates to suitability.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I did not say what I am being accused of saying.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I did not impugn the Senator's character at all.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I did not impugn the Senator's character.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I have listened to much rhetoric relating to Standing Orders from the high moral ground on the other side of the House. There was a general consensus that we would appoint one Government Senator and one non-Government Senator. However, I agree this was not mentioned in the motion that was passed. The motion only mentioned selecting two Senators. I am suggesting, and I am going to ask the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: Whoever suggested I am kicking to touch-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: It has come to my notice that it has been suggested Senator MacSharry may have a conflict of interest.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I was not going to mention this issue but I am being pressed by the other side of the House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I am being pressed by the other side of the House in this matter and thus ask that it be referred to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. It is important that this House acts properly at all times.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)
Maurice Cummins: I have no intention of doing that.