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Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: No.

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 6: In page 7, line 40 and in page 8, line 1 to delete paragraphs (f) and (g). This amendment concerns the dissolution of the Limerick regeneration agencies for the north and south sides of the city. I am sure the Minister of State will be aware that many people in regeneration areas have genuine fears about the future of the process, not just in Limerick but in many...

Seanad: Decade of Commemorations: Statements (Resumed) (7 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: I, too, welcome the Minister to the House. There have been many strong and powerful contributions during this debate on this important issue. I am delighted to take part in this important debate on A Decade of Commemorations. It is hoped people from across the island of Ireland, North and South, will, based on their own perspectives, historical analysis and ideologies, take part in the...

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, line 22, after "Reform," to insert the following: "the Houses of the Oireachtas, relevant agencies and local authorities". I would like to speak on amendments Nos. 1 and 2. I will not pursue amendment No. 5. I assume the Minister of State understands the logic that underpins amendments Nos. 1 and 2, which are similar in nature. The amendments seek to...

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: I thank the Minister of State for her response. I am pressing these amendments. Given that some of the functions that may be transferred are currently key local government functions, the Government should ensure the local authorities and the Members of this House are properly consulted. The reserved and executive functions that form part of the infrastructure of local government are...

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: He is a main source.

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State. The first thing we should ask ourselves when we examine or discuss reform of local government or government generally is what principles should underpin the reform. For me, it is about adding value, achieving benefits and improving services. All I have seen so far from this Government, including what is contained in the Bill, is reduction and subtraction,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: If I were a bookmaker I would offer very short odds on Senator Harte speaking about Sinn Féin because every contribution he has made since I have been a member has been an attack on Sinn Féin. He is trying to take over from Senator D'Arcy as the Government spokesperson on Sinn Féin.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: If that is how he wants to waste his time in this House it is a matter for him. I agree it is important to have a debate in the aftermath of the referendum. I commend all of those who voted and all parties, Independent Deputies and Senators, trade unions and civic leaders for the role they played in both sides of the campaign. The campaign, which took place in recent weeks and months, was...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: -----complex and important issues, they should be raised-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: When Fianna Fáil Senators speak about recovering costs for court cases perhaps their party should stump up the costs of the Moriarty and Mahon tribunals-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: -----which cost hundreds of millions of euro because of the corruption in their party.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: It would be far better for the country if they paid for these tribunals rather than attacking an individual for taking what was a good court case to examine the constitutional issues at play. The country would be better served if this happened.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: The Senator should not forget what happened at the previous budget.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: The Senator voted for a budget to put more children into poverty. That is a clear contradiction.

Seanad: Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (23 May 2012)

David Cullinane: It is not so long ago we had a debate in the House on the Smithwick tribunal. During the course of that debate, the Minister was adamant there needed to be a final report at the end of this month. This motion seeks to extend the time limit, which is to be welcomed because a view was expressed by number of Senators that it would be wrong to rush the work of the tribunal and that it should be...

Seanad: Passenger Name Records: Motion (23 May 2012)

David Cullinane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Passenger Name Records: Motion (23 May 2012)

David Cullinane: I also welcome the Minister. I agree with Senator David Norris that it is appalling that we have only been given 20 minutes to discuss this important motion.

Seanad: Passenger Name Records: Motion (23 May 2012)

David Cullinane: That the motion was discussed by the justice committee does not matter. Many motions are discussed by Oireachtas committees, but they are referred back to the House for proper debate and scrutiny. This is the forum in which we should have such debates. The PNR data proposal marks the commencement of a broader scheme of PNR data collection, retention and assessment for regulation at EU...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2012)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Leader back to the House. Our history and heritage are important to us all. In the next few days the Dáil will discuss a motion seeking to protect the national monument at 14-17 Moore Street. The motion has been supported by 50 Members of the Dáil and was part-crafted by the families of the signatories to the 1916 Proclamation. It would be appropriate and worthwhile for...