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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senators Brennan and Conway called for the chief executive of Ryanair to be invited to address the House, a matter which will be brought to the Committee On procedure and Privileges. Senators Norris, Mooney and O'Brien referred to the hate mail sent to the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter. This must be condemned by all. I thank the Senators for raising that matter. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: These are provided down the country at present.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Fianna Fáil closed every railway line in the country when it was in power.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the role of the SME envoy network, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 1.25 p.m.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I will not let the Minister get me into trouble.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I commend Senator Terry Brennan for proposing the motion on behalf of our group.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (2 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister to the House. I will start by addressing the issue on which the previous Senator finished. I would agree with him totally regarding gambling and online betting. The vast majority of betting is now done online. We are dragging our heels as regards increasing the revenue we should be getting from that source. I have had reports from a number of people who are worried...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator MacSharry was present when I stated yesterday that the Government set up a commission of inquiry, and it is grossly irresponsible of Fianna Fáil to suggest we do anything that might impinge in any way such an inquiry. It is regrettable that the Senator's party continues to play politics with this very serious matter. I suggest the public wants all of us to get on with the job...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 44, motion No. 11 on the withdrawal of the Food Provenance Bill 2013, Second Stage, from the Order Paper, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 1, Friendly Societies and Industrial and Provident Societies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013, Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn not...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The decorum of the House is being destroyed.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: That is four times.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Yes, I am accepting that amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: A commission of inquiry is about to be established, for which the terms of reference were under discussion at this morning's Cabinet meeting. It is grossly irresponsible of Fianna Fáil to try to impinge on such an inquiry. It is a desperate attempt to play politics with such a serious issue and I have no intention of acceding to the request.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I note Senator John Gilroy's points on the crime figures he mentioned and will endeavour to have the Minister for Justice and Equality come here to discuss them with the House. Senators Jillian van Turnhout and John Crown referred to the Bill on smoking in cars with children. I gave a firm commitment that Report Stage of the Bill would be on the agenda on 2 April and it will be. If the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business that we bring the Attorney General to the House to account to it. Standing Order 56 states the Attorney General may be heard in the Seanad and that there can be no imposition. I am not acceding to the request.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I join with the Cathaoirleach in expressing our sympathy to the family of former Senator, Mr. McAughtry. We will have formal tributes at a later stage. I also express the sympathy of the House to Senator John Kelly on the death of his father Kevin. The funeral is taking place today. The Order of Business is No.1, Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013, Committee and Remaining Stages, to be...

Seanad: Beef Industry: Motion (26 Mar 2014)

Maurice Cummins: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday next.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Mar 2014)

Maurice Cummins: As Leader of the House, I am privileged to lead tributes to the late Jimmy Mulroy, a former Senator, councillor and mayor of Drogheda who sadly passed away in February of last year. I express my sincere sympathy to the family of the late Senator Mulroy - his wife Chris, children Caoimhe, Cormac and Christine, his brother and sister, grandchildren and wider family. It is a pleasure to have...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Maybe that is the case.