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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

David Cullinane: ----- will not be given the opportunity to do so. I ask the Government representatives to reflect on the fact that we own the ESB and should not open it up to people either nationally or internationally to come in and make profits on the back of a profitable State-owned company. I second the motion tabled by Senator Ó Clochartaigh to have the Minister come to the House to discuss the job...

Seanad: Innovation at the Heart of the Jobs Challenge: Statements (14 Sep 2011)

David Cullinane: The dreaded city council did it.

Seanad: Innovation at the Heart of the Jobs Challenge: Statements (14 Sep 2011)

David Cullinane: We need a joined-up approach and seamless working between the local authorities and enterprise boards. We do not have that at present. If we look at the development boards across local authorities, we see that all the players and stakeholders are there, but what is missing is the desire for local authorities to be able to deal with enterprise. It would be a good thing for the local...

Seanad: Innovation at the Heart of the Jobs Challenge: Statements (14 Sep 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister. I join Senator Cummins in supporting the 575 people in Waterford who have lost their jobs in TalkTalk. I attended a meeting with the Minister earlier this week when we had a discussion with public representatives on ways to support the workers, Waterford city and the south-east region. I also express my disdain for the way in which the company treated the workers....

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Sep 2011)

David Cullinane: Like previous speakers, I welcome everybody back. Much has happened over the course of the summer months, not least the fact that more than €17 billion of taxpayers' money was put into the banks a number of weeks ago. At the same time as that money was put into the banks, I am sure I am not the only public representative present who has received phone calls from constituents and people in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Sep 2011)

David Cullinane: If Senator Bacik believes the jobs initiative is a success, God help the 460,000 people out of work. There will be a budget in December and I ask the Minister for Finance to come into the Chamber in the coming weeks and talk to us about what initiatives he will put in place to create jobs and help workers across the State who have lost their jobs.

Seanad: Family Home Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House and I welcome the fact that the Fianna Fáil Party has tabled this Bill. I find myself agreeing with much of what was said by Members on the Government benches and by the Minister of State. There are many shortcomings in the Bill; however, it is something that could be introduced by the Government. If it is not minded to support this Bill I...

Seanad: Family Home Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: We have to borrow other money because we are putting this money into the banks.

Seanad: Family Home Bill 2011: Second Stage (27 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: It is still money that we have to borrow in any event. Some €15 billion of the €18 billion will be used to pay back bondholders. Some of it is to recapitalise the banks but much of it is to pay back the bondholders which the Government committed to paying back. Much of the money involves unguaranteed bonds which will be paid back by the Government. I gave the example of one bondholder...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation Report into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (27 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: No Member of the House would choose to have to again discuss a report on child sex abuse in the State; sex abuse carried out by members of the Catholic Church; and the complicity of the institution of the church in what was the rape of children and the cover-up and protecting of paedophiles over and above the children of the State. My generation grew up learning about how children were...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 2: In page 5, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: "(iv) having considered a victim impact statement prepared by the victim of a crime, where applicable, if said victim so wishes to furnish such statement,". The issue of victim impact statements was raised with me by various interested individuals from outside the House. I have used the phrase "where...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following: "(c) Where a court, by or before which an offender stands convicted, is of the opinion that the appropriate sentence in respect of the offence of which the offender is convicted would, but for this Act, be one of imprisonment of more than 1 year and where a court decides not to make a community service order...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I accept what the Minister stated with regard to the amendment giving rise to a technical difficulty and I bow to his knowledge and experience. If, however, one follows the logic of his assertion, one could argue that we are creating an imbalance because we are asking judges to consider handing down community service orders only in respect of certain crimes which attract custodial sentences...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (26 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: On a point of order, are we taking amendments Nos. 1 and 6 together?

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (26 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister. I would like to speak on the amendments in group 5. There is much concern in rural Ireland about the future of postal services and the potential downgrading of An Post. I am sure the Minister is aware of that. Many arguments were made on Second Stage, both here and in the Dáil, about the fact that the post office has a social dimension and is not just about the...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (26 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 1: In page 9, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: " "inward mail centre" is the last centralised automated processing location prior to transmission to the distribution centre;". The Minister did not accept this amendment on Committee Stage, which is the reason we have retabled on Report Stage. We seek to ensure post will be delivered to recipients rather...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (26 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I have been informed that the Netherlands sought a derogation with respect to that EU directive. If it was good enough for that state it can be good enough for us. We cannot hide behind EU directives on every issue. There is a responsibility to ensure we act in the interests of citizens here. We have the opportunity to seek a derogation from any EU directive if we so wish. I will deal...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (26 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 2: In page 10, to delete lines 17 and 18 and substitute the following: " "universal social provider" means An Post and that An Post is retained as the only provider of the collection and delivery of letters.". I will be very brief. Amendment No. 5 states: In page 18, to delete lines 23 to 46 and in page 19, to delete lines 1 to 20 and substitute the following: "17.—An...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (26 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I am as astounded about the Minister's position on these issues, and that of his party, as the Minister is about Fianna Fáil's position on them. His party has flipped on a range of issues in recent weeks and months. It has been breathtaking. I would like to return to the point the Minister made about the changing nature of An Post. He was right to say people are writing fewer letters....

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (26 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 4: In page 16, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "(4) The Commission will take into account the unique value that the postal service has in Ireland with regard to the substantial rural population and that particular care should be taken to ensure that the interests of the market will not take precedence over, or put at risk, this vital public service which...