Results 26,641-26,660 of 26,792 for speaker:David Cullinane
- Seanad: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I thank the Minister of State for her response in reiterating the Government's commitment to palliative care, which is very important. The funding could and must be provided for. Despite the downturn, there is still money available for the Government and cancer care and provision of cancer treatment services is very important. A private facility has been built in Waterford, the Whitfield...
- Seanad: Mobile Phones: Motion (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: This morning on the Order of Business I questioned the wisdom of allocating two hours to discuss a motion calling for greater transparency in this area. What political party would oppose the thrust of the motion? Even the turn-out indicates we will not spend two hours debating it because we all broadly agree with it. I agree with Senator Mark Daly that we need action and a Bill to follow...
- Seanad: Mobile Phones: Motion (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I did not say that. If someone else wants-----
- Seanad: Mobile Phones: Motion (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: There is cross-party agreement on this issue, as the Leader knows. I welcome the motion, but the most important thing the Government could do is introduce the necessary legislation. I hope the Minister will look at the issues behind the motion and introduce the legislation required.
- Seanad: Unfinished Housing Developments: Statements (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Like previous speakers, I acknowledge that he has inherited a real mess which must be sorted out. He should be given the time, space and support from all political parties to make sure that we deal with the real issues with which he has to grapple. It is important to set a context for today's discussion. I welcome the report on unfinished...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I rise to disagree strongly with Senator Mac Conghail who said earlier that yesterday's proceedings, concerning the visit by the President of the European Parliament, were appropriate, respectful and appreciative. Respectful and appreciative, yes, but not appropriate given that the leader of the second largest Opposition party in the Oireachtas - and the second largest political party on the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)
David Cullinane: I was respectful yesterday by not challenging that when the President was here.
- 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.