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Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move amendment No.1: To delete all words after “Seanad Éireann” and substitute the following: “- notes that the Taoiseach and Tánaiste met the leaders of the various parties and groupings in Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 18 December 2013 to consider how best to proceed with the reform of Seanad Eireann; - notes that there was agreement at...

Seanad: Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2014: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: It would suit many people.

Seanad: Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2014: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2014.copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 24th January, 2014.".

Seanad: Constitutional Convention: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the amendment of the Resolution regarding the calling of a Convention on the Constitution, passed by Seanad Éireann on 12 July 2012, by the deletion of ‘but in any event not later than one year from the date of the first public hearing’ and the substitution of ‘but in any event not later than 31st March 2014.’

Seanad: Constitutional Convention: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I propose the suspension of the House until noon.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator MacSharry raised the question of the appointment of the expert group to oversee the quality of route options for the EirGrid transmission project. This has been welcomed and I note the comments about the north east. I have sought clarity on this matter but have not received any word on it as of yet. Senator Mullen said we would have nothing to learn from the expert group before it...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I received Senator Mullen’s invitation to attend his candidacy launch in Galway but, unfortunately, I will have to decline it.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Bacik called for a debate on school patronage and for the Minister for Education and Skills to come to the House on the matter. Senator Naughton asked about the implications of the O’Keeffe judgment and for the Minister to debate this matter too. We will have to allow him some time to digest the implications of the judgment but a debate can be arranged. The decisions of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: He also called for action on flood prevention in Cork and that we have a further debate on this matter. I note the points made by Senators Wilson and Byrne on EirGrid. I also note Senator Mullins points about difficulties with the water supply in Kilreekil and that Uisce Éireann should address this as a matter of urgency. We all join Senator O'Keeffe in expressing sympathy to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Convention on the Constitution, without debate, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Health Identifiers Bill 2013 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at noon and to adjourn no later than 1.30 p.m. if not previously concluded, the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, all other...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I am sure the matter will be raised when the Minister returns to the House. Senator Keane raised the issue of the role of committee members. I note her comments on the Valuation Bill and the rates applied to Croke Park and other sporting stadiums. I will find out when the Bill is due before the House but the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform indicated it would be introduced in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Thomas Byrne called for a debate on the reports of the Constitutional Convention. Mr. Tom Arnold came to the Chamber and has also agreed to come back to the Chamber to discuss the final report of the Constitutional Convention. I anticipate the debate will take place as soon as possible after the completion of the report. I note the Senator's point in respect of the difficulties of...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: He can keep it for another while.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, an update on youth justice policy, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 5.45 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes. The Minister shall be called on to reply to the debate no later than 5.35 p.m. For the information of the House, I wish to...

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: This is a Second Stage speech.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: This is not a point of order. The Senator had his say on Second Stage.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator cannot believe he is out of power.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Now.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Irrespective of which charity or organisation is involved, the Government will investigate thoroughly any wrongdoing by any charity or organisation and it will be done without fear or favour. Senator Quinn spoke about Ireland's greater use of cheques and cash in comparison with other countries. It is regrettable that the Oireachtas is encouraging us, as Members, to use cheques on practically...