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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Maurice Cummins: ...which time the Senator could obtain the up-to-date position from the Minister for Health. Senators James Heffernan and Averil Power referred to the plight of a Palestinian journalist imprisoned in Israel. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. I am sure the Senators, individually, will also bring it to his attention. Senator Marie-Louise...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: ...had various comments and opinions on it. The emphasis should be on jaw-jaw rather than war-war. There is a need for statesmen to come forward to ensure we get a negotiated settlement in Syria and between Israel and Palestine. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Charles Flanagan, was here recently to discuss these issues. We can ask him to come to the House again, but given that we...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2015)

Maurice Cummins: ...Funds that have been allocated for peace projects in Northern Ireland. I agree that this type of funding has been very beneficial over the years. I note Senator Quinn's points in relation to Israel and Palestine. He has raised these issues in the House on several occasions. Senator Quinn also spoke about obesity and suggested that rather than increasing the price of sugary drinks, we...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: ...authorities. Obviously, that matter was dealt with when the House debated the local government legislation. However, perhaps we might revisit it. Senator Quinn requested a debate on Palestine, Israel and the general situation in the Middle East. As indicated yesterday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, will come before the House on 26 November and we...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2014)

Maurice Cummins: ...€2.5 million recently for the rebuilding of Palestine. It has been the policy of successive Governments that there should be a two-state solution in the Middle East where Palestine and Israel is concerned. I will find out for Senator Gilroy the status of the national monuments Bill and revert to him on that. Senator Ó Murchú spoke about tourism matters, especially the...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: .... I hope the comments made will be more constructive than those of the leader of Sinn Féin on Waterford City and County Council who said when asked on local radio about whether he wanted the Israeli ambassador to Ireland to be sent home: "I'd prefer if the UN started shelling Israel to bring him [referring to Prime Minister Netanyahu] to heel because you can't let them butcher women...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: The Order of Business has been dominated by three subjects, Leader programme funding, Garth Brooks and Israel and the situation in Gaza. Senator Mooney called for clarity in respect of Leader programme funding and county development boards. I will ask the Minister to come into the House. We have a great deal of legislation to deal with between now and next Friday, but I will ask the...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2014)

Maurice Cummins: ...is invested in trying to attract this type of business to the country, and in that respect it is an absolute disgrace that this has happened. A number of Senators raised the current conflict in Israel and Palestine and the unacceptable atrocities that have taken place in recent weeks. I will accede to the request to invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to the House to set out...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2013)

Maurice Cummins: ...whether cancer patients might benefit from chemotherapy, has been extremely successful. Ireland is the first country in Europe to make this test available through the public health system. Israel, Canada and the USA already fund the test. Within the past month, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence in the UK has also endorsed its use in that jurisdiction. Of the 409 women...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2012)

Maurice Cummins: ...EU partners at the GAERC Council meeting in Brussels. The Council made a similar strong call for a de-escalation and restraint on all sides. Much attention has focused on the casualties caused by Israeli air strikes and the use of heavy weapons in the crowded and built up area of Gaza. It is essential that the exchanges of fire stop on both sides. We simply cannot ask one side to stop....

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Maurice Cummins: ..., to come into the House to hold such a debate. The Senator also mentioned a matter raised by Senator Norris, which I have also referred to the Tánaiste, concerning the deputy ambassador of Israel. Senator Bradford also referred to outrageous comments by a representative of the Iranian Government. We can discuss that matter when we have a debate on the Middle East. The Senator said,...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)

Maurice Cummins: ...certainly a good thing for the Seanad to do. Senator D'Arcy mentioned the exhibition on the Holocaust in Europe, which he recommended that people visit, and called for a balanced view of Palestine-Israel relations. Senator Norris stated that we should mark the achievements of this Seanad and called for a debate on the economy. Senator Moloney spoke about the restrictions on mná tí in...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)

Maurice Cummins: ...should be put in all new homes should be taken up by the Minister and we will raise the matter with him. Senators Leyden and Daly remarked on the exchange of prisoners between Palestine and Israel. I have asked the Tánaiste to come to the House. He has a busy schedule but he has promised that he will come in as soon as possible and we can hold a debate with him on this and many other...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: ...statehood. Government motion No. 14 states, "That Seanad Éireann reaffirms the long-standing support of the Irish Government and people for the establishment of a Palestinian state, based upon Israel's pre-1967 borders with mutually agreed land swaps". It is a worthy diplomatic motion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Maurice Cummins: ...a motion. Senator Bradford supported the request by Senator Jimmy Harte for a debate on social housing. He also asked for a debate on the Middle East. He outlined his support for the State of Israel. I hope to have the Tánaiste in the House for statements and a question and answer session on that area. Senator Byrne asked for time for discussion of the Slane by-pass but this was dealt...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Maurice Cummins: I would like to support what Senator Harris said about the Irish passport issue which I raised in the House last week. I compared the action taken against Israel with the lack of action against Russia. I asked for the Minister to be invited to come to the House to explain the action he intended to take. Regrettably, we have had nothing but silence to date.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the Minister and thank him for his résumé of what happened on the high seas in recent days. I extend my sympathy to the families of those who were murdered by Israeli forces and wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured. The attack on the flotilla trying to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza was a terrorist attack on citizens from many nations. It took place in international...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Maurice Cummins: I welcome the proposal for a debate on Gaza tomorrow evening. The actions of the Israeli forces against an international humanitarian flotilla were disproportionate. In this case, the word "disproportionate" is not even strong enough. Like others, I call for an international inquiry to be held into yesterday's events so the truth will be known. It must be independent and international...

Seanad: Middle East: Statements (18 Feb 2009)

Maurice Cummins: ...community, should face the full rigours of international law. I do not believe in the zero-sum game where one side can justify its actions based on the wrongs done to it. It was wrong for Israeli citizens to face constant rocket attacks. Attacks on civilians are wrong and always wrong. However, what Israel experienced does not justify and can never justify the apparent use of white...

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (4 Feb 2009)

Maurice Cummins: ...of law in foreign policy. During the recent war in Gaza we called for independent verification of all claims by all sides and that all breaches of international law and human rights obligations by Israel or Hamas be prosecuted. Once a trade deal includes human rights protocols they must be followed and monitored. Human rights should never be sacrificed for trade. Fine Gael places strong...