Results 1,241-1,260 of 26,396 for speaker:David Cullinane

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Jun 2012)

David Cullinane: Yes.

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

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 2: In page 4, line 33, after "Minister," to insert the following: "in consultation with the Houses of the Oireachtas, relevant agencies and local authorities".

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

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 3: In page 5, lines 4 and 5, after "centralisation" to insert "or localisation". This amendment seeks to insert the words "or localisation" after the word "centralisation" on lines four and five on page five. The intent of the Bill is set out in section 5, paragraph (d), which refers to "the desirability of regionalisation or centralisation" but it does not mention...

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

David Cullinane: If it is default position, it should be easy for the Minister of State to accept the amendment.

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

David Cullinane: There was no misunderstanding. I accept the Minister of State's point that Members are dealing with existing local government powers. However, this section of the Bill outlines the purpose for which bodies may be established under the 1971 Act. The Bill's digest sets out for the first time the nature of the services that may be provided by any body that would be established under the Act....