Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 October 2014

11:30 am

Photo of Maurice CumminsMaurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If Senator Norris gives me the full details, I will raise the matter. It should be examined.

Senator Martin Conway spoke about the lack of customer service in banks and in Irish Water and called for a callback service from Irish Water. Senator Daly proposed amending the Order of Business to allow us to take No. 11, Immigration Reform for US Citizens Living in Ireland Bill 2014 - First Stage. I will accede to that request.

Senator Aideen Hayden referred to political donations and pointed out that the Government has introduced legislation on the matter. It is reforming the way we do politics. She also called for a debate on lending institutions and banks.

Senator Mullins referred to Palliative Care Week and the need for a debate on perinatal hospital care. The Minister for Health will appear in the coming weeks. Perhaps the matter can be raised then, or we can arrange a specific debate. It is difficult to get Ministers to come to the House one at a time on different issues.

Senator Colm Burke referred to long-term planning and Senator Cullinane spoke about Irish Water. Last week, I outlined to him that the request for PPS numbers is quite legitimate under data protection legislation. I do not know if he was listening.

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