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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: Yesterday, a report was published which followed an independent audit of the management of child neglect cases in Roscommon, Waterford and the south-east of Dublin. This report was carried out in advance of a national audit, which was one of the main recommendations that followed the Roscommon child care case inquiry of 2010. As we know, neglect is the single biggest reason children come to...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: I raise the issue of the Anglo Irish Bank tapes and the need for banking executives to be brought to justice. I am conscious that we must be careful with what we say because criminal investigations may be pursued, but the people of Ireland want people to be brought to justice. They want the people who were responsible for the collapse not only of the banking sector but also of the economy...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: That is what led to our tarnished reputation, the collapse of our banking sector and the economy and the dire consequences for ordinary people. That should be a source of embarrassment for Senator Leyden's party, and his colleagues should face up to their responsibilities. I repeat the call my party has made over the past several weeks for Deputy Martin, who was a senior figure in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: There is a responsibility on the part of the Taoiseach to find out. As Senator Leyden said earlier, the truth hurts. It hurts the people who are suffering because of the relationship between Fianna Fáil and bankers and developers, and because of the mess that party made of this country. The Senators opposite can wash their hands of it all they like, but people know this.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: Are there other tapes besides the Anglo Irish Bank tapes?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: Are there tapes in Irish Nationwide or Allied Irish Banks? What about the EBS and Bank of Ireland?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: Are there tapes in Irish Life & Permanent?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: We need a proper debate on the issue of the banks.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: The issue is being discussed everywhere except the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: It is unacceptable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (2 Jul 2013)

David Cullinane: I propose Deputy Anthony Lawlor.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Fishing Industry Development (26 Jun 2013)

David Cullinane: I thank the Minister of State for the sympathy he conveyed to the Bulger family which I am sure will be very much appreciated. I am sure he will also agree that fishing families across the south east and the island of Ireland need more than sympathy, rather they need support. We do not have a joined-up approach which delivers sustainable and financially viable fishing opportunities for...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Fishing Industry Development (26 Jun 2013)

David Cullinane: I raise this matter to elicit information from the Minister of State on the fishing sector in County Waterford and make a case for securing Government support for the sector. Fishing is an important sector for coastal communities in the south east. The most recent Forfás report on the economy of the region, which was published in the wake of job losses at TalkTalk, described...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (26 Jun 2013)

David Cullinane: On a point of order, I wish to bring to the Taoiseach's attention the fact that not all parties in this House will be given an opportunity today to address the Taoiseach ---

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (26 Jun 2013)

David Cullinane: Under the Order of Business, not one Sinn Féin Senator will be given the opportunity to ---

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (26 Jun 2013)

David Cullinane: --- to address the Taoiseach on the important issue of Seanad reform and political reform.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (26 Jun 2013)

David Cullinane: I think that is wrong and the Taoiseach ---

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (26 Jun 2013)

David Cullinane: The Leader of the House and the Cathaoirleach are wrong in excluding a political party from the opportunity to address the Taoiseach on something as fundamentally important as this.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

David Cullinane: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

David Cullinane: Yes.