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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Palliative Care Services (27 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: The Minister of State said the design team will be appointed next year, construction will begin in 2015 and the unit will be fully operational by 2018. We would all like that to happen more quickly but if that is the timeframe, it is at least something to work with. I welcome this good news. We need to make sure funding is made available and this unit is up and running for those who need...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: I call for a debate on employment, unemployment and jobs. There were some positive announcements in recent weeks in this regard and, to be fair, more jobs have been created and the unemployment figures have dropped. This is partially due to the fact that some jobs have been created but also due to the fact that people are still emigrating.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: There are more people on labour activation courses and in education and training. The announcements are not all due to the fact that jobs are being created. We also need to examine regional development and what is happening in the regions. I come from the south east, as the Acting Leader will know. Only yesterday I received figures from both the IDA and Enterprise Ireland that offer a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I thank Mr. Clune and Mr. McLoughlin for coming before us today. I welcome their enthusiasm and positivity for what they do and the potential ConnectIreland has in terms of supporting the creation of jobs. The target of 5,000 jobs over five years is ambitious, but ConnectIreland would argue it is realistic and deliverable. I welcome every job that has been created through the connections...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the responses. I gather Mr. McLoughlin said approximately 35 or 40% of jobs announced are in place. What is the figure? How many jobs are actually in place?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: What is the rough number?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome Ms Riordan and her team and wish her well in her new role. Hers is a very impressive CV. I have no doubt Ms Riordan will bring her own unique experience to the job in which I wish her the very best of luck. Regional disadvantage is the first issue with which I wish to deal. I have raised it at previous meetings of the committee and at other forums. It is one with which we must...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: Before he does so, will Ms Riordan outline her view on technological universities? We are looking at technology being the driver for certain regions, of which the south east is one. From a research and development perspective, would the establishment of a technological university help the south east?

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. It is not the first time that she has attended to discuss this issue. When she was appointed as Minister of State, our debate on mental health was one of our first engagements with her. She outlined her vision of moving from the old-style institutional care to community care settings. I commend her on delivering on some of that vision. I...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: The Minister of State might clarify that in her response. Ireland's mental health services are in a time of positive transition, as we are moving from the old institutional model of hospital-based care to a new one of holistic, community-based services. This is not just in the case of mental health, but also elderly care and ensuring home care as a first priority. I support the Government...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the representatives from EirGrid and welcome the opportunity to have this discussion. Yesterday the committee held a discussion with EirGrid's chairperson elect but I was unable to attend. Two weeks ago we met a number of campaigning groups from across the State and many genuine concerns were raised. I have also attended public meetings, received e-mails and been in contact with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: Can I ask a supplementary question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: It is important.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: Is Mr. Slye saying that undergrounding is or is not an option for the Grid Link project? It is either going to be considered or it is not going to be considered. Is it true that EirGrid will only consider short patches of undergrounding with a maximum of 15 km? Is that EirGrid's official position? Mr. Slye said he understood the need for more analysis of the costs and so on and accepted...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: The DC option is not being examined for the GridLink project. It is possible to go underground but EirGrid is not examining it.

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I second the amendment and support Senator Leyden's remarks. I do not wish to delay the House on this amendment, which I consider to be straightforward. I agree with the Senator on the need for greater visibility regarding the issue of educational welfare, which would help in ensuring buy-in from staff from the National Educational Welfare Board, and this amendment should be supported. In...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I second the amendment. Section 9(1) of the Bill specifies that the agency when making decisions in performing its functions under sections 8(1)(a), (b) or (c) shall "have regard to the best interests of the child in all matters". In practice, this means that when the Agency is performing its functions, which are being transferred from the Family Support Agency, the Education Welfare Board...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I second the amendment, which is somewhat related to the previous two amendments that we have discussed and the broader issue of the best interests principle. It can be taken as a given that we all welcome the explicit inclusion of the best interests principle in the Bill. Barnardos and those who tabled this amendment agree that the Bill could be strengthened to ensure that Ireland was...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 10: In page 13, lines 37 to 39, to delete all words from and including ", when" in line 37 down to and including "children" in line 39 and substitute the following:"consult when planning and reviewing the provision of services in connection with the performance of functions under section 8(1)(a), (b) or (c) where relevant, and ensure that due consideration is given to the...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I second the amendment.