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

David Cullinane: Not agreed.

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

David Cullinane: No.

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

David Cullinane: Shame.

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

David Cullinane: On a point of order, I have to challenge that ruling.

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

David Cullinane: Well, I can and I am going to take the opportunity to do so.

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

David Cullinane: With respect, I have tabled 50 amendments, the majority of which have been ruled out of order. We have not been given the opportunity to properly scrutinise this Bill. We are having the same experience we had with the water services Bill. All of the problems that resulted with the passing of that Bill-----

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

David Cullinane: Due to all of the consequences of that Bill and the moneys squandered on consultants for Irish Water, the Minister should resign.

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

David Cullinane: Here we are again, guillotining a Bill and ruling out amendments for frivolous reasons while not giving the Opposition proper explanations.

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

David Cullinane: I cannot accept that we cannot have a debate on the holding of plebiscites because it might incur a charge on the Exchequer.

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

David Cullinane: It is ridiculous. We are sick and tired of having our amendments ruled out of order, Bills rushed through and we cannot scrutinise legislation properly.

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

David Cullinane: It is not fair on the Minister, any Senator or the Cathaoirleach. It is completely unacceptable.

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

David Cullinane: On a point of order, can I receive clarification on which amendments have been grouped? Has amendment No. 8 been included?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

David Cullinane: It is.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

David Cullinane: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

David Cullinane: I wish the Cathaoirleach and every Member of House a very happy, prosperous and peaceful new year. I want to move an amendment to the Order of Business, as the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, is to be in the Seanad from 3.45 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to the Order of Business. I propose that an hour should be put aside to discuss the debacle at...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

David Cullinane: We did not get answers about salary caps and bonuses when we asked questions. Not once did the Minister of State present indicate that bonuses were in place. We also asked about the cost of establishing Irish Water and not once were we told that up to €80 million was spent on consultancy fees. We also asked about the transfer of assets but did not get the required information. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

David Cullinane: That is what I stated at the time. I stood against the Bill and I am very proud I did so. I believe I have been proven right on the issue again. As the Minister will be in the Chamber, the Leader should agree to put one hour aside to discuss the debacle in Irish Water. I concur with the comments of my party leader that the Minister, Deputy Hogan, has been involved with far too many...

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

David Cullinane: Under Standing Orders I would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas.

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

David Cullinane: That is the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan's, version of democracy: guillotine, like the Water Services Bill 2013.

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

David Cullinane: I support the sections that relate to the preparation of local economic and community plans. I have been a long-time advocate of local government playing a much more central role in economic development, and it is one of the few positive elements of this Bill that I can support.