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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2014)

Maurice Cummins: If the Senator looks at what the Minister said, he might agree with me and look back on it. Senator Brennan called for a debate on sentencing. I have asked the Minister for Justice and Equality on a number of occasions to come in to the House to address that matter, and I am sure he will do so soon. Senator Landy spoke in regard to the increase in employment and the reduction in unemployment...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Daly proposed an amendment to the Order of Business which I do not propose to accept. There was another amendment to the Order of Business regarding item No. 8 which I do not proposed to accept either. Senator Daly made a point which I could not understand. He said that 61,000 jobs were created because 80,000 people had emigrated. I do not know how those facts are related at all....

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2014)

Maurice Cummins: With regard to the undocumented Irish, the Taoiseach will again raise the matter with as many politicians as he possibly can on Capitol Hill when he visits there for St. Patrick's Day. I am certainly not privy to any private conversations between the Taoiseach and President Obama, but I am sure he will raise that matter again. Like many others, Senator Whelan mentioned the situation in...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Politburo has its say now.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on economic growth and job creation, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude not later than 6.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate not later than 6.20 p.m.; and tributes to former Senator Martin...

Seanad: European Police College: Motion (27 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator O'Brien asked about the status of Senator Quinn's Bill. It has been passed by Seanad Éireann and the other House will decide where and when it will proceed. The Government accepted Committee Stage of the Parental Leave Bill 2013 and, as the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, outlined, the Government has many reservations about the Bill. Nevertheless, it was prepared to...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: -----but when it is, we will arrange to have a debate in the House. I also note her points on Ukraine and the request for a debate on the matter. Senators Barrett and Wilson called for a debate on Northern Ireland and I will request the Taoiseach to come here for that. Senator Coghlan commented on Senator Quinn's Bill. Senators O'Donovan and Wilson spoke about post offices and rural...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I note Senator Norris's comments regarding the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, and the Garda Commissioner, and Senator Walsh had similar comments. I do not share that opinion. Senator O'Keeffe spoke about domestic violence, a point raised by Senator Bacik, and we will have a debate on the matter when the report is complete. Senator Ó Clochartaigh clarified Sinn...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I have already mentioned Senator Wilson's contribution, and I note his comments on rural Ireland. I also note Senator Gilroy's comments in that regard. Senator Quinn mentioned the licensing of livestock ships. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister, Deputy Coveney.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator is rowdy.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re regulation on the temporary relocation of the European Police College, CEPOL, back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. I wish to inform the House that next week we will...

Seanad: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Second Stage (26 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Second Stage (26 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Bill. I have been campaigning for a Bill such as this for many years. The current system, where fines are concerned, is an absolute farce. We all know that. Given that many fines cannot be collected, a mechanism should be put in place where people who want to do so can pay by instalments. There are quite a number of people who will not pay, irrespective of whether they can...

Seanad: Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Second Stage (26 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: We need to address that issue. The Bill goes some way to addressing the issue. The Bill represents a major reform of the fine payment and recovery system. Once these measures are in force, every person on whom a fine is imposed will be able to opt to pay the fine by instalments over 12 months. Where a person fails to pay the fine in full, including by instalments, he or she will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: There must be further discussions between the Minister and his counterparts in Northern Ireland. I agree with the sentiment expressed that the Six Counties should be exempt from the levy.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: It is good to hear Sinn Féin comment on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Ó Clochartaigh referred to the plight of rural towns and called for a progress report on CEDRA. I will ask the Minister for the report. He also referred to press releases. His office would certainly want to brush up-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Ó Clochartaigh's press office should learn who is the Leader of this Seanad and who is the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Susan O'Keeffe referred to the report from Polish officials concerning beef products during the horsemeat scandal and false labelling. It is a serious issue and I suggest the Senator table an Adjournment debate to get the full facts and details on this important matter. Senator Wilson also made the point about road haulage, which I fully support. Senator Mullins referred to levels...