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

Maurice Cummins: I missed the cake and could do without it. I sincerely thank Mr. Arnold for coming to the Seanad. It was a wonderful exchange of views and we wish him well for the future.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that No. 1a on the Supplementary Order Paper that has been circulated, the motion setting out the arrangements for the address to the House by Mr. Tom Arnold on 16 January 2014 be taken now.

Seanad: Address by Mr. Tom Arnold: Motion (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Mr.Tom Arnold, Chairperson of the Convention on the Constitution, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 16 January, 2014 and the following arrangements shall apply. The...

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome what the Minister has just said. In the context of minority groups, I am sure that the vast majority of Members of this House received correspondence from various Traveller groups which had some concerns about the Bill. I am sure the Minister also received that correspondence and hope the rights of minorities will be considered and not diminished as a result of the Bill. In that...

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Senator is questioning the Chair.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: If Senator Cullinane knew his Standing Orders he would know that the Leader of the House and the Minister have no say in such matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Hayden referred to homelessness. I hope we will have the relevant Minister in the House on this subject. With regard to repossessions, there was a call for a review of the insolvency services. I will raise this with the Minister for Justice and Equality. Our friend and colleague Senator Jimmy Harte is very seriously ill. I spoke to his wife and passed on the good wishes of all in...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: A number of members have raised the question of Irish Water or Uisce Éireann. As the Leader of the Opposition has pointed out, the Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht and the Committee of Public Accounts have examined the issue. I have arranged for the Minister to come to the House next week for a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I remind members that we debated the Water Services (No. 2) Bill for 18 hours in this House. A point was made in regard to Seanad reform. The primary function of this House is the scrutiny of legislation.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: That should not be forgotten by anybody in respect of Seanad reform or Oireachtas reform. We do our duty in quite a good manner and I hope we will continue to do that.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: In regard to housing adaptation grants, I have asked the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, to come to the House to address that matter in early course. I hope she will accede to that request. Senators Ivana Bacik, Aideen Hayden and other Senators raised the question of homelessness. Prior to Christmas I asked that...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Katherine Zappone raised the international taxation strategy and asked if a sub-committee of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform was examining it. I do not know but believe it is the duty of members of that committee to have those issues debated. The committee is the place at which these issues should be discussed. I urge members to raise the matters at a...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

Maurice Cummins: I wish the Cathaoirleach and all Members a very happy new year. The Order of Business is No. 1, Local Government Reform Bill 2013 Dáil ] 2013 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 9 p.m.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)

Maurice Cummins: It is proposed to sit again at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 15 January 2014.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)

Maurice Cummins: While I am on my feet I take this opportunity to wish the Cathaoirleach and all the Members and staff a very happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous new year.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)

Maurice Cummins: What is the Senator talking about?

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)

Maurice Cummins: These people are elected. They are local representatives.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Cullinane must be talking about himself.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)

Maurice Cummins: Senator Paul Coghlan has a Bill.