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Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

David Cullinane: I am certainly against unfair and regressive service charges. I am glad the Minister recognises that. He should be introducing progressive charges and progressive taxation. In such circumstances, the Minister will receive the support of Sinn Féin.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

David Cullinane: I am very touched by the Minister's concern for citizens in Northern Ireland. I also wish to raise the issue of the amalgamation of Waterford city and county councils, which is important. To be fair, one can argue the merits of amalgamations and mergers and it then comes down to an issue of balance. One has to ask oneself, on balance, whether it is a good or bad thing to merge the local...

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

David Cullinane: I hope the real one includes some information for us.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

David Cullinane: I hope it will change.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2013)

David Cullinane: Senator Hayden eloquently referred to President Obama's inauguration speech and his reference to inequality in society. It would be useful to have a debate in this House on the issue of equality. The Senator specifically mentioned the position of women and equality for women, with which I would agree, but where does that sit with the Government's proposal to force 1,000 nurses to take a pay...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2013)

David Cullinane: That is the Senator's opinion.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Motion for Earlier Signature (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: Under Standing Order 62(3)(b) I request that the division be taken again by other than electronic means.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Fifth Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: Ba mhaith liom an rud céanna. Under Standing Order 62(3)(b) I request that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Fifth Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: Try telling them that to their faces.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Fifth Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: I want to record my disappointment with the cuts proposed in the Bill and take the opportunity to say to the Minister again that she has an opportunity to reverse the cuts, especially the cut to the respite care grant. Many Senators made impassioned pleas to the Minister yesterday to do the right thing by carers and the people in receipt of this grant but also in respect of the child benefit...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Report Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: I withdraw my amendment for the same reasons.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Fifth Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: I wish to make a final contribution on the Bill. I deeply regret the cuts which have been imposed on social welfare recipients.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Report Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: I do not agree with the Minister's-----

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Report Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: I do not agree with the Minister's view. I hold to the view that the Title of the Bill should be changed. It is regrettable and outrageous that we have to use this provision to have a discussion on the Bill on Report stage, but that is where we have ended up because of the technicalities which may not be particularly relevant. I hope that, as we progress the debate, the Minister will...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Report Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: No, I am not. A colleague reminded me that my duty in the Chair was to ensure speakers stuck to the amendments. As we progress discussions on the Bill, it is in the Minister's interests to listen to what Members have to say, take off the blinkers and not repeat what Members did not say.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Report Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is being challenged.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Report Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: Hear, hear, well said.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Report Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: I am glad we did.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Report Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Report Stage (20 Dec 2012)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, line 5, after "WELFARE" to insert ", PENSIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS".We discussed the matter to which this amendment relates on Committee Stage. I listened to what the Minister and those on the Government benches had to say in respect of it. We must remind ourselves of the matters on which we are voting in the context of the contents of the Bill....