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- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: -----when they ask me to show them the money is that they should tell me where we will get the money to put into the ESM in the first place because we must make a contribution. From where will that â¬11 billion come? We must pay over â¬1 billion, instantly, once that is set up. We are borrowing money to put into this fund and then we will take it back again.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: It all is a nonsense. It is an illusion and those on the "Yes" know it. They put it into the treaty simply to scare people. I respect the views and opinions of all Members in this House, but what I would say about this referendum - I made this point about what is happening in Greece, and I mean it genuinely and sincerely - is that there is a real danger we are lecturing people about what...
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: I answered the question but you just did not listen.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: You just did not listen.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: Who caused the crash?
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: It is scandalous.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: It is shameful.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: Bullyboy tactics will not win.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: Stimulus.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: Oh dear.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: One must borrow to invest.
- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: He is also opposed to the treaty.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Cullinane: Yesterday the Minister for Finance made some appalling and distasteful comments about the situation in Greece. He said that the only effect of a departure of Greece from the eurozone would be less feta cheese in Irish shopping baskets. This was a flippant, arrogant remark. We have to be conscious that the people in Greece are suffering and there is great concern about what is happening in...
- Seanad: Symphysiotomy: Statements (16 May 2012)
David Cullinane: It is sad that we are again discussing an issue where the citizens of the State have been badly let down by institutions and the State itself. We are here again discussing an issue where people are seeking truth and justice, but it is important for us to hold this debate. I commend all of the Deputies in the Lower House who conducted a similar debate a number of weeks ago. A number of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)
David Cullinane: There is a need here and in Europe for a proper jobs plan to get people back to work. We need immediate, realistic and deliverable plans that will create jobs for all of those who are currently out of work. It is interesting that there is a shift in the European debate away from austerity, cuts and the kind of approach that has been adopted up to now towards a focus on the need for...
- Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2012: Second Stage (16 May 2012)
David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State to the House again. The arrival of this Bill in the Seanad marks the completion of an important job of work by the Office of the Attorney General. It took almost a decade to complete and I pay tribute to the office and its staff. What has been achieved is no mean feat and the Office of the Attorney General must be commended. I hope the Minister of State...
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)
David Cullinane: I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiments expressed today by Senator Healy Eames. It was a worthwhile contribution and I had intended to make some similar points. First, I agree with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore, when he stated that what is happening in Greece at present is very worrying. However, I approach this issue from a different...
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)
David Cullinane: There is much suffering in Greece and I do not think it is appropriate for anybody to lecture the people of that country on the way they vote. The way they vote is purely a matter for the Greek people. The kind of bullying we are seeing and the intimation which is being brought down on the heads of the Greek people as they face a fresh set of elections underpins much of what is wrong with...