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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

David Cullinane: -----and dealing with real waste in the system, which is what the Government when in opposition promised to do? Will the Leader give those commitments? The vast majority of public sector workers-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

David Cullinane: -----will not tolerate any attempt by this House or the Dáil to force through unfair, unjust pay cuts which will deeply impact on working families who simply do not have any more to give.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

David Cullinane: As a member of the Constitutional Convention and as someone who attended every sitting of the convention, with the exception of the opening, I put on record my full confidence in the operation and workings of the convention and the fair and balanced way in which the issues have been discussed and debated. That has been my experience. I refer to the second Croke Park agreement, or Croke Park...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Job Creation Issues (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: There is a clear focus on the region. Much of it comes from within the region or is driven by the Minister's Department. I acknowledge the key role played by the Minister, but there is a sense that the enterprise agencies could do more. For example, the availability of property solutions has been cited as an impediment. If so, we should consider how to develop property solutions across...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Job Creation Issues (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: I warmly welcome the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, and I thank him for the work he is doing in respect of the south east. He chairs a forum which brings together many of the key stakeholders in the region with a view to creating jobs and promoting economic development. I am aware that there may be a very positive announcement in respect of Waterford tomorrow...

Seanad: Philantrophy and Fund-raising: Motion (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after ??Seanad Éireann?? and substitute the following:"Welcomes:? a national debate on the current context and challenges facing the not-for-profit sector with regards to philanthropy, fund-raising, sponsorship and private giving in Ireland;notes? the publication in May 2012 under the auspices of the Department of Environment, Community and Local...

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: Perhaps we might discuss that matter next week when the people have passed judgment on all parties in government and in opposition.

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Unfortunately, my welcomes will end there. I do not support this Bill and will outline my reasons to the Minister of State. Modest adjustments are not what we were promised, incidentally. We were promised profound change. I glanced quickly through the programme for Government before this debate to remind myself of what the Government and both...

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: This must be the fourth or fifth time I have got to my feet after sitting and listening to other Members without interrupting them-----

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: ----but they seem to think that is what should be done when I get to my feet. That is okay, but I will ask the Chair's indulgence to be given a few minutes to make my contribution. Senator Gilroy mentioned the decision by the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats Government to extend medical card eligibility to people over 70 years of age without a means test and described it as outrageous.

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: He used the word "outrageous". I am quoting the word he used. What confuses me goes to the heart of this Bill, so perhaps the Minister will be able to help me. The Government promised universal health care, although through the private health insurance model. The programme for Government promises universal primary care, which will remove fees for GP care, and that it will be introduced...

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: I am talking about the total cover.

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: I am talking about the universal supports or the total health cover which is being removed. The point is that the Government promised people that they would have free GP care and universal health cover. That simply has not happened. It is disappointing that the Minister for Health is not present today because he has an interesting track record on this, which is worth recalling for Members....

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: We suffer on his behalf.

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: Judas.

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: That is because people lost their jobs.

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: I look forward to that.

Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: Medical cards are not gifts from the Government. The Senator should provide some context.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: I wish Mr. Jimmy Walsh a very happy retirement. I am sure he will enjoy it and go on to do many different things and there may be a great book in him. The three Sinn Féin representatives in the Seanad have only been here for a short time and would not know him as long as some of those who have been here for many years. In the short time we have been here we have become friends. We will...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

David Cullinane: I welcome the suicide prevention strategy for men, Mind our Men, which was published earlier by Pieta House. It is an important initiative, which should have the full support of all Oireachtas Members. It is a multi-platform training and education programme. As the people rolling out this campaign say, men do not engage with services and, therefore, any initiatives that will help men and...