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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I will certainly discuss it with the Minister.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Motion for Earlier Signature (23 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move:That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Local Government Reform Bill 2013 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.”.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Solomon would not have the answers to all the queries I hear every day on the Order of Business. Several speakers referred to the proposed banking inquiry, and rightly so, following a number of queries yesterday regarding the potential participation of Members of this House in any inquiry. At the request of a number of Members of the House, I wrote to the Government Whip, the Minister of...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding earlier signature of the Local Government Reform Bill 2013, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No.1 and to conclude at 1 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons...

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission Membership: Motions (22 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That, pursuant to subsection (2A) (inserted by section 2 of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 (No. 31 of 2001)), of section 21 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 (No. 22 of 1995), Seanad Éireann recommends the appointment of Mr. Justice Daniel O'Keeffe, a former Judge of the High Court, by the President on the advice of the Government to be the chairperson of the...

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (22 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I propose that the debate be extended until 1.20 p.m. to allow the Minister of State to conclude.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the Minister's reply about the issue of Rehab lotteries. The Deputy Leader responded comprehensively on that matter. I would not presume to speak for the Minister for Justice and Equality on the matter. On the request for a debate on sport and sport funding, I have asked the Minister to come to the House and I am hopeful we will have a debate on that issue in...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Irish Water, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to conclude not later than 1 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not to exceed five minutes in each case, and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate not later than 12.55 p.m.; No. 2, statements on the Common Agricultural Policy and rural development programme, to be taken at 2 p.m. and...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I think I will decline-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Terry Brennan made a number of points in respect of pylons and various other matters. I know he is not an electrician but he has very good connections.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Such a comprehensive debate would be more a matter for the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications over a number of days. I hope that will happen and I am sure that request will be made by members of the committee.

Seanad: Report of Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That the following report be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas:Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on Standing Orders 60 and 62: Ringing of Division Bell and Locking the Doors.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Leyden spoke about Iran and the need to reopen the embassy in Tehran. A deputation from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade went to Iran in recent weeks, but I note the Senator's comments and will bring them to the attention of the Tánaiste. Senator Moran spoke about the collaboration between Dundalk IT and Dundalk FC. These developments are to be welcomed. I note her...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: That is the position and the law must take its course.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Kelly spoke about wind turbines and submissions that had to be in by 21 February. I will ask the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, to come into the House to discuss that matter. I will try to find out if she is willing to do so. Senator Mooney spoke about the IDA's regional policy on jobs. As he stated, the companies will eventually decide, but I agree with him that there...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Darragh O'Brien commented on the Garda and resources for the Garda. It was a matter raised by Senator Noone as well. As the Senator knows, recruitment has commenced again for the Garda. On several occasions the Senator has raised the matter of patrol cars. I gather up to €8 million has been provided in the past two years for the purchase of extra patrol cars. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Quinn spoke on Seanad reform. He is quite right: we have several documents on the list or Order Paper at present. However, the Taoiseach has come to the House and stated emphatically that he is committed to legislating for the decision of the people taken in 1979. He is proceeding with that. I imagine there will be many other procedures that will have to be changed in the House...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re amendments to Seanad Éireann Standing Orders 60 and 62, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; and No. 2, Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I take pleasure in seconding the Bill and compliment my colleague, Senator Coghlan, on bringing it before the House. Too often, we hear Senators complain about the decline of town centres and cities and suggest means of revitalising them. This small Bill could go some way towards addressing the current imbalance. A glaring inequity in the law governing the imposition of commercial rates is...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I thank Mr. Arnold for honouring us with his presence and making a very interesting speech. We have had a good exchange of views and it was like holding the Constitutional Convention here. It was wonderful to have that exchange. I wish Mr. Arnold well with the remainder of the work of the Constitutional Convention-----