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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: The House can reconsider, which is what I am asking. I am asking the Leader to reconsider the decision that was taken last week in light of the clarification given by the Ceann Comhairle-----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: -----so that the Seanad can have a debate on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: There were none for Waterford.

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: I, too, welcome some of the representative groups in the Gallery and thank them for the support they have given to both Government and Opposition Members of the Dáil and the Seanad on this important Bill. I support the amendment, which is being put because a number of us believe there are serious flaws and deficiencies in this Bill. There is no doubt whatsoever that we will have to...

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: First, I appeal to the Minister of State to listen to what has been said and, as he did with amendment No. 1, to reflect on the powerful contribution made by Senator van Turnhout and others on this issue. I hope he was moved by the contribution because it pertains to the reason I am not in a position to give the Bill an enthusiastic welcome. Even though the Minister of State has labelled it...

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: I am disappointed with the Minister of State's response. I listened very carefully to what he had to say. All of the amendments are designed to put children, their best interests and their rights front and centre. I agree with what Senator Norris said because it is exactly what we are trying to do - deal with the root of this issue. It strikes me as not just odd or bizarre but outrageous...

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 3: In page 5, line 25, to delete “Circuit” and substitute “District”.This is a fairly simple amendment and may be less important than some of the more substantial amendments we will be dealing with. This is to advise the Minister that the Circuit Court should not have to deal with all of these cases and that the District Court, which is a...

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: Amendment No. 3.

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: I have made my contribution.

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: It is.

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: I will be asked to report progress very soon, but I wish to address amendments Nos. 12 and 19, which have been tabled by Sinn Féin.

Seanad: Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: We will report progress, so I would reserve the right to come back later. I have no difficulty in giving way to the Minister of State.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: Several times over recent weeks, members of Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil and some Independent Senators have called for a debate on the need for a debt conference. This has gained currency in Europe following the Greek election result. Time and again the Government and the Taoiseach have ruled out the notion of a debt conference which at the very least would be an opportunity for...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: It is not wrong. The Senator should listen to what the Taoiseach said today. The Minister for Finance said that we will not be getting any money from-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: -----the ESM.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: I will not be called a liar in this House by a member of the Labour Party who made a lot of promises before the previous election. Senator Gilroy needs to pipe down and listen for a second. This is my opportunity on the Order of Business to put a question to the Leader. Senator Gilroy should show some respect to Members of the House. Will the Leader arrange a debate on this issue? I am...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Mediation Services: Motion (4 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Mediation Services: Motion (4 Feb 2015)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 1: In the first paragraph, to delete “acknowledges the Government's commitment”.I did not intend to speak on the Private Members' motion, because Senator Ó Clochartaigh will speak on behalf of Sinn Féin, but there are a number of amendments and therefore he needs someone to propose them. He will second the amendments, which were tabled to enhance...