Results 26,541-26,560 of 26,685 for speaker:David Cullinane
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: A political decision was made by yourself, a Chathaoirligh, and the Leader of the House - I have respect for both of you - and others who sit on the CPP, not to allow us-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: With respect, it was not agreed by the House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I have been told by other groupings that they supported-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: If it was agreed by the House then that is even worse because it says that this House is not open to reform. I take exception to the Independent Group whose Members are appointed to this House by the Government. They talk about people from outside this Chamber having the right to come in and address this House, which I agree with, but they were part of the decision to prevent the second...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: -----at a time when our debt is being downgraded to junk status, we in this House have five hours put aside to discuss cigarette boxes and mobile phones. We still cannot get the Minister for Health to attend the House to discuss the important issues we wish to debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: Some 200,000 workers have been left exposed because of the High Court case on JLCs, yet no legislation is being brought forward by this Government.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: We had five hours of discussion on cigarette boxes and mobile phones.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: If that is the future of this Chamber, and what this House is to become, then it is completely unacceptable.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I have a question for the Leader of the House. Is he serious about political reform? Is the Government serious about political reform? In my maiden speech, I said I wanted to see this House work and that we would argue for a reformed Seanad.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I am sorry, a Chathaoirligh, but sometimes a bit of straight talking is needed. We do not have an opportunity to do that through the CPP.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I am asking you, a Chathaoirligh, to respect my party.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I am asking the Cathaoirleach to respect my party. The Leader of the House should also respect my party.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: We should be given the same opportunities as every other political party.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: You should respect my party.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: The Cathaoirleach should show respect for my party.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: We are not looking for group status.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: We should be dealing with the real issues as well.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I did that when the Bill came through the Seanad.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: Fine Gael committed to it as well so I hope it will deliver it. I will share time with Senator Cummins on the Adjournment if he likes.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I have two questions for the Leader but before I raise them I make the point that it is fast becoming obvious to many people that this Government is following the lead of the previous Government. It is becoming again a Government of announcements. We heard the Minister for Finance say on radio this morning that at some point in the future there may be something done in respect of the...