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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: Senator Sheahan cannot name the individual. He is a coward. There is no such individual.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: That is not true. People are entitled to a fair trial.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: It is not fair, just appropriate.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: That is more political posturing from the Minister. Why does the Minister not properly resource the Garda Síochána to deal with gangs? The Minister should not just create an impression he is doing something by producing draconian legislation that is not used. It is a joke.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: The Minister's approach to this issue is a joke. He is being flippant about a serious issue.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: On a point of order, I ask Senator Sheahan to withdraw a comment he made earlier about an alleged comment of an alleged member of Sinn Féin. It was hearsay and he did not substantiate it. It was an awful statement and I would respectfully ask that he withdraw the statement he made.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: I am respectfully asking the Member if he would withdraw the comment.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: It is inappropriate for a Senator to come into this House and engage in hearsay.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: It is inappropriate for any Member of this House to abuse their position and to engage in hearsay and then not even substantiate the claim that he made, and hide behind the fact he cannot name the member.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: It is inappropriate and despicable for the Senator to do so.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: He should be ashamed of himself.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: I welcome this opportunity to debate the important issue of the future of one of the Houses of the Oireachtas. My party has long held the view that the constitutional convention is the best place to examine Seanad reform. In examining the issue of Seanad reform, it is important to put it in wider context. It would be a mistake for the Government and the political establishment of the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: On a point of order, I seek clarification as to whether a Sinn Féin representative will have any speaking time on Nos. 1 and 2.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: Given that organised crime is a serious issue in the State it is worth reflecting on the damage it does to communities and individuals who are victims. Many of the criminals have no respect for law and order or citizens and citizens' rights. However, that is no excuse for abuse of human rights by the State or draconian legislation. We do not support the renewal of this legislation. The...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: I apologise, I understood we were debating the two motions together and had referred to the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009. It was my mistake.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Search Warrants) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister back to the House. We will spend the greater part of this week and perhaps next week in the Seanad debating what I would see as one of the most draconian pieces of legislation on the Statute Book, namely, the Offences against the State Act. It is an embarrassment to any state which claims to be a modern progressive democracy and republic that we would have such a...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: It was announced yesterday that resource teaching time for children with learning difficulties is being reduced by 15 minutes per week, or 5%. This is on top of the 10% cutback from last year, which means each child with a special need will lose 45 minutes of learning support. I have spoken to many teachers in Waterford over the last few months and years on this issue, and they are very...

Seanad: Seanad Report on the Rights of Older People: Statements (13 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: Could I ask the Leader to give me four minutes, if that is possible?

Seanad: Seanad Report on the Rights of Older People: Statements (13 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: With respect, the process in the House is that we engage with people outside the House. Parties, organisations and people who are represented in this House should be given the same opportunity. I commend the report and the work undertaken to bring it about. It also highlights the role a second Chamber can undertake and I have long made the point that the Seanad can be a place to give us a...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (13 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House and I give a broad welcome to the publication of the Bill. I am in favour of this type of legislation as part of a package of re-integration of former prisoners into society. The Bill provides for a non-disclosure regime whereby certain convictions are considered spent or do not have to be disclosed to a prospective employer after a set...