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Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 14: In page 40, to delete lines 10 to 35. I welcome the Minister back to the House. It will come as no surprise to him that I oppose any attempt to hollow out the Official Languages Act. This is a breach of fundamental rights, language rights and, I would contend, a breach of the Constitution. Under Article 8.1 of the Constitution, Irish is the first official language....

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I call on the Minister to forgive me for repeating some points already made. I was attending a meeting of the Joint Committee on Health and Children so I missed some of the earlier exchanges. Like previous speakers I support the intention behind the publication of the Bill. I commend Senator Leyden on bringing forward the Bill. However, I agree with some of the points of legal concern that...

Seanad: Harbours and Piers (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Shane McEntee, and thank him for taking this Adjournment matter. There is an urgent need for funding to repair the pier at Helvick in County Waterford. It was brought to my attention at a recent meeting between Oireachtas Members and the executive of Waterford County Council that an application for...

Seanad: Harbours and Piers (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: The Minister of State referred to the ownership of the pier resting with Waterford County Council and indicated that the latter has responsibility for maintenance, which is fine. However, this does not prevent the Department from providing grant aid. The position is similar to that which applies in respect of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. That...

Seanad: Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister to the House. The Bill is being presented as a largely technical item of legislation intended to transfer responsibility from the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. We in Sinn Féin are aware of the obvious need for careful management of the seafront and the foreshore in numerous areas. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I join with previous speakers in welcoming the announcement that the President of the European Parliament will address this House next week. Senator Bacik mentioned that group leaders would be able to make statements on the day. I seek clarification on this. While Sinn Féin is not a formal group in this House, on an occasion as auspicious as this, the Sinn Féin Party should have an...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: We are absolutely not. I am asking for a debate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I am proud of the fact that Sinn Féin is the only political party that is standing up for the taxpayers of this country, who are being asked unfairly to shoulder the burden-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I have.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: My question to the Leader is this. We should have a debate about the terms of the bailout deal, and the Minister for Finance should come to the House to discuss not just the terms of the deal but also the commitments his party gave before the election, which have not been fulfilled.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I must raise the fact that the Fianna Fáil Party has tabled a motion before the House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: A motion has been tabled by the Fianna Fáil Party about the closure of accident and emergency services at Roscommon County Hospital, despite the fact that that party closed accident and emergency services in other parts of this country.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: This is another example of populism by the Fianna Fáil Party.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: And the situation in Nenagh and Ennis.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I am glad the Senator is listening; I hope he acts as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: He is.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: The Senator knows they represent a small percentage of the bondholders.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: He is out of order anyway. He should not be discuss another Deputy-----

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I join with Senator Moran in congratulating the 126 athletes who took part in the Special Olympics. They are a credit to their country and families and well done to all involved.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I also want to pay tribute to all of those in Waterford who were part of the tall ships event. It was one of the best festivals which took place in the State over many years and has set a benchmark for the future. Hundreds of thousands of people were on the quays in Waterford and a huge effort went into organising and planning the event. I commend all of the volunteers, staff, management...