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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: Is Mr. Slye saying that undergrounding is or is not an option for the Grid Link project? It is either going to be considered or it is not going to be considered. Is it true that EirGrid will only consider short patches of undergrounding with a maximum of 15 km? Is that EirGrid's official position? Mr. Slye said he understood the need for more analysis of the costs and so on and accepted...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the representatives from EirGrid and welcome the opportunity to have this discussion. Yesterday the committee held a discussion with EirGrid's chairperson elect but I was unable to attend. Two weeks ago we met a number of campaigning groups from across the State and many genuine concerns were raised. I have also attended public meetings, received e-mails and been in contact with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: Before he does so, will Ms Riordan outline her view on technological universities? We are looking at technology being the driver for certain regions, of which the south east is one. From a research and development perspective, would the establishment of a technological university help the south east?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson Designate (3 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome Ms Riordan and her team and wish her well in her new role. Hers is a very impressive CV. I have no doubt Ms Riordan will bring her own unique experience to the job in which I wish her the very best of luck. Regional disadvantage is the first issue with which I wish to deal. I have raised it at previous meetings of the committee and at other forums. It is one with which we must...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the responses. I gather Mr. McLoughlin said approximately 35 or 40% of jobs announced are in place. What is the figure? How many jobs are actually in place?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: What is the rough number?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Initiatives: Discussion with ConnectIreland (3 Dec 2013)

David Cullinane: I thank Mr. Clune and Mr. McLoughlin for coming before us today. I welcome their enthusiasm and positivity for what they do and the potential ConnectIreland has in terms of supporting the creation of jobs. The target of 5,000 jobs over five years is ambitious, but ConnectIreland would argue it is realistic and deliverable. I welcome every job that has been created through the connections...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: I call for a debate on employment, unemployment and jobs. There were some positive announcements in recent weeks in this regard and, to be fair, more jobs have been created and the unemployment figures have dropped. This is partially due to the fact that some jobs have been created but also due to the fact that people are still emigrating.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: There are more people on labour activation courses and in education and training. The announcements are not all due to the fact that jobs are being created. We also need to examine regional development and what is happening in the regions. I come from the south east, as the Acting Leader will know. Only yesterday I received figures from both the IDA and Enterprise Ireland that offer a...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Palliative Care Services (27 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I have raised this issue three times on the Adjournment, including with the Minister of State as far back as 2011. We have, therefore, discussed the issue many times and the Minister of State will be aware of the background. Commitments were given by the previous Government in 2011 not only to build a palliative care unit but also a full...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Palliative Care Services (27 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: The Minister of State said the design team will be appointed next year, construction will begin in 2015 and the unit will be fully operational by 2018. We would all like that to happen more quickly but if that is the timeframe, it is at least something to work with. I welcome this good news. We need to make sure funding is made available and this unit is up and running for those who need...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister to the House. I welcome the Bill and the establishment of the Child and Family Agency. Sinn Féin has called for such a Bill for many years. We also welcomed the appointment of a Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, and the establishment of a new Department. In the referendum last year, the people endorsed a constitutional amendment to strengthen the rights...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (27 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: On behalf of the Sinn Féin Party I join in the condolences offered to Bernard's family and friends and join in the glowing tributes paid to him today. It is impossible for me to follow his Fianna Fáil colleagues who have spoken very eloquently and passionately about his achievements as an individual and politician. I did not know him personally but have heard him described several...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Forthcoming Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (26 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: To clarify, is the Minister saying that we are supporting the uniform closed list?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Forthcoming Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (26 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: If we are rebuilding that framework - I hope it is done as quickly as possible - will it then be the case that workers will have these additional protections under the posting of workers directive in addition to the requirements in regard to the minimum wage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Forthcoming Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (26 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: The posting of workers directive relates to workers in a firm who are temporarily transferred between member states in order to fulfil contract work. The directive is to ensure that workers receive the minimum protections in the state in which they are working and is intended to circumvent the movement of cheap labour and the race to the bottom. The problem in this State is that the minimum...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (26 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister. Senator Maurice Cummins made a very passionate contribution on the plight of the former Waterford Crystal workers. He spoke about the injustice visited upon hundreds of former workers who had to take the State to court to get their pension entitlements. He expressed the hope the High Court case would be heard as soon as possible and mentioned that it might be heard...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: I wish to raise the issue of Seanad reform. In as much as we can, we welcome the news the Government may extend the vote in Seanad elections to all third level graduates. At one level this is a step forward, but we can all agree it is not real reform; it is not what people want and it will not go far enough. As long as all citizens in the State do not have a vote for the people in this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the delegations. I am from Waterford and as such I am directly affected by this issue. I stand with all of the communities affected, including the organisations present today, who are rightly concerned about this project. There has been much discussion on this issue thus far. Senator Landy asked Mr. Brannigan for his view on the consultation process. There is a need to inject...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

David Cullinane: I propose we continue with Oireachtas Members putting questions to the witnesses after which the committee can discuss what it wants to do next. We should not make any decisions until all of the questions are asked.