Results 501-520 of 26,396 for speaker:David Cullinane
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: I was lambasted by a Minister who was in this House yesterday for standing up for Waterford.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: Absolutely.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: The Minister, Deputy Howlin, lambasted me for protesting about the disgraceful decision that was made to locate the headquarters of the amalgamated VEC outside County Waterford.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: I am happy for the House to know I am a proud Waterford man.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: I am getting to the amendment.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: I have to respond to the charge that was made by the Leader. As a proud Waterford man, I have no difficulty accepting the bona fides of the Minister, who is a man of his word. The Minister made another broad and sweeping charge against the Opposition when he inferred that our opposition to this Bill means we are not in favour of clean ground water, proper disposal of waste water or the...
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: We have not opposed everything. We are opposed to the bad policies that are being implemented by the Government. We are not opposed to everything.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: On Second Stage, I mentioned that free desludging is offered in the North.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: I will do so, if I am allowed.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: The point I am making is that nobody is arguing against registration, inspection and remediation. We are arguing against the charge that is being brought in and the failure to provide for a grant scheme in the event that people have to carry out remedial works. That is the substance of our opposition to this.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: I am responding to the broad and sweeping charge that the Minister made against us a couple of minutes ago.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: Insults are being thrown a Chathaoirligh.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: For how long?
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: The amendment concerns the â¬50 registration charge. A previous speaker said â¬50 is a small amount but that is a large sum for many people who are struggling. This amount may not be a lot of money to some Senators who had or still have well paid jobs outside the House. Many people do not have well paid jobs. The Government is looking for many â¬50s and it wants to cut child benefit by...
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: Cumulatively, all these charges have an impact on people who are struggling.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: It is not that we oppose the thrust of what the Minister is doing because we accept he has to deal with----
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: I was accused earlier of interrupting Members and every time I stand up, everybody wants to interrupt me.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: I have been asking for the past two weeks for a discussion on pre-budget alternatives and where money can be found. A Government Senator recently asked where are the alternatives. If the Government gave us the opportunity to discuss the budget and the alternatives, he might be enlightened.
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: We pay taxes to ensure we have what the Minister says we should have, which is good clean groundwater and proper disposal of waste water in order, which, in turn, protects the environment. There is an unfairness in this charge which goes right to the heart of our opposition to it. Many people who are connected to local authority water systems do not have to pay and this charge penalises...
- Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)
David Cullinane: Government Members should at least be informed before they come into the House. Many of them are misinformed about what is happening in Northern Ireland. They come into the House throwing accusations around without being informed.