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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: It was with deep sadness that many of us learned of the death of Madiba - Nelson Mandela. Senators cannot do justice to him or to his legacy in contributions on the Order of Business. Given Nelson Mandela's international stature and achievements, I hope the Leader will allow the Seanad to do him justice by allowing Senators on all sides to make full contributions this week. Nelson Mandela...

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (5 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: That is not what Taoiseach and the Tánaiste said during the protests in 2008. We all remember what they said then.

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (5 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: Under this Bill, more people over 70 will lose their medical cards and fewer will qualify when they reach the age of 70. Prior to 2008, people over 70 received a medical card without a means test. When the Fianna Fáil-led Government decided to end that entitlement, the current Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, then Fine Gael health spokesperson, described it as a "vicious attack" and...

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

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 24: In page 42, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: “(7) A service provider shall operate in compliance with section 9 where applicable.”.

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

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 25: In page 43, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “(11) A service provider shall operate in compliance with section 9 where applicable.”.

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

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 26: In page 43, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: “(9) A service provider shall operate in compliance with section 9 where applicable.”.

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

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 19: In page 34, line 34, after “to” to insert “the Board of”.

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

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 21: In page 35, line 9, after “functions” to insert “and must be in accordance with section 8 and section 9".This amendment pertains to ministerial discretion or guidelines. Section 47, which concerns the power of the Minister to give direction to the agency, empowers the Minister to give direction to the agency concerning any matter relating to this...

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

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 23: In page 41, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following:“(16) A service provider shall operate in compliance with section 9 where applicable.”.

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

David Cullinane: I second the amendment.

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

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 16: In page 18, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following:"(5) The Board shall always include three individuals with experience or knowledge of the legal environment as it pertains to children and families; the disciplines of child protection, psychology, family support and therapeutic services.".Section 19 deals with composition and membership of the board of the...

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

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.