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Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Accounts of the Public Services
Chapter 9 - Greenhouse Gas-Related Financial Transactions: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: There are 13 aircraft operators that participate in what is called the EU ETS. Is it the case that they are not included in the national emissions target?

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Accounts of the Public Services
Chapter 9 - Greenhouse Gas-Related Financial Transactions: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: The Comptroller and Auditor General said in his report that emissions from ETS sector do not count towards national emissions targets.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Accounts of the Public Services
Chapter 9 - Greenhouse Gas-Related Financial Transactions: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: I imagine that is problematic since they are serious polluters.

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Accounts of the Public Services
Chapter 9 - Greenhouse Gas-Related Financial Transactions: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: The State needs to conduct more research, not only on carbon taxes. We are doing ourselves a disservice by focusing too much on carbon taxes and carbon tax increases. There should be more of a focus on how we can enable people to make a transition. Deputy Connolly spoke about this aspect. Most people want to see a transition as they want to be able to make a change. However, it may not...

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Accounts of the Public Services
Chapter 9 - Greenhouse Gas-Related Financial Transactions: Discussion (5 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: I thank the witnesses.

Report of the Seanad Reform Implementation Group: Statements (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: I welcome the opportunity to debate this issue and take part in contributions and statements on the report of the Seanad reform implementation group. I do not think the Minister of State will disagree when I say that there have been far too many reports on Seanad reform, none of which has been implemented to any significant degree, if at all. We could all wallpaper our living rooms with...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: I too think it is terrible that the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health is not here. I have raised this issue in the House on several occasions. A few weeks ago, on foot of the most recent report from the Mental Health Commission, I raised it during Questions on Promised Legislation. There were clear warnings, not just in the most recent report but in a series of...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: In her response the Minister of State referred to Waterford general hospital. It is not a general hospital. It is a university and regional hospital. The Government might want it to become a general hospital. It is certainly doing its best to reduce it to that level. It is a university hospital and it should be given its correct title. I am not taking this out on the Minister of...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: We were not informed he would not be able to attend.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs Availability (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: 156. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45917/19]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: This relates to an arrangement, which I have raised previously, regarding top presenters who can set up companies for the purpose of paying a portion of salary as corporation tax and not as income tax. The issue was examined in other areas of the public sector in the past where there was a mix of public and private. It is timely it has come up today given the announcement by the director...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: I have not mentioned this yet but because I raised it, I have had some correspondence from some staff members who have been interviewed. They were not happy with the process or with the contracts they were subsequently offered. Some of them were found to have been on the wrong contracts. They were self-employed but should have been on proper contracts. They are being offered proper...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: I am conscious that the director general does not have to come in. She is not an Accounting Officer. I made the point that there is a debate about funding public broadcasting. RTÉ is very clear that it needs more money and a reform of the licence fee. I accept that is primarily a matter for the sectoral committee but there is an issue regarding accountability. I do not believe we...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: -----that it was more than 50%. That is a policy area as well so I understand that.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: Can I raise an issue about the work programme and how we allocate the lead and second speakers?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: This is the place and the time to do it. I assume it is a rotation.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: The secretariat do it fairly so I have no problem with that but what happens when Government representatives who are allocated their speaking time as leader or deputy leader do not take their slots? How is it then allocated? I do not mean to make this as a political point but it is becoming a habit that Government representatives are being allocated lead and deputy lead positions and then...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: It has been fair. I have no quarrel with that.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Nov 2019)

David Cullinane: That is what I am asking.