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Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (26 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: 850. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of an association (details supplied) regarding the new draft rules to be incorporated into the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13691/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Applications (26 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: 1428. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if local council officials can override or ignore recommendations in cases in which an application is lodged with a local council for a housing adaptation grant and recommendations are made by an occupational therapist when deciding on the type of grant ultimately awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Recent Developments on Brexit: Statements (13 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: Since the Brexit referendum result became clear almost three years ago, Sinn Féin's position has been crystal clear. The Government and European Union had to be guided and underpinned by the very obvious fact that people in the North voted to stay in the European Union. It is very difficult to have an honest conversation about the North with some parties in this House - Fine Gael...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: Earlier, I asked whether the Government is considering establishing a Brexit stabilisation fund and I want to ask the question again. It is important that we use all available resources of the State to ensure we protect the Irish economy and ensure businesses, exporters and farmers are protected. We have called for a €2 billion Brexit stabilisation fund and we state it should come...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: Last night the Westminster Parliament again overwhelmingly rejected the withdrawal agreement agreed between the British Government and the European Union in November. That same withdrawal agreement was adopted and supported by this House. It is regrettable that it was rejected for a second time, but not surprising given the chaos in Westminster and in the British political system. What...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: I thank the Tánaiste. He might answer the questions on precisely what the European Commission and the European Union are considering in regard to state aid rules. We have been hearing about this for months and yet we have not seen any practical proposals. For many businesses and farmers the crisis is here and now. I also asked the Tánaiste if the Government would consider a...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: It has been reported that the Minister for Finance met officials from KBC Bank Ireland in January to reassure them of his and the Government's support in the wake of the forced eviction of a Roscommon family last year and the controversy that followed. A document released by thejournal.iesuggests that the Minister would "fully accept that repossessions are part of the normal financial...

Tributes on Retirement of Member of Staff (12 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: I am not a party leader just yet -----

Tributes on Retirement of Member of Staff (12 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: I have not had the same level of engagement that party leaders would have had with Patricia but I recognise, and we in this House all know, that she has been a very professional and committed public servant for a long number of years. The Ceann Comhairle and others have outlined the different roles that she has held in the Oireachtas. She has been a very honourable and decent public...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: Our proposal-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: The Tánaiste quite rightly described the joint instrument as a legal instrument which has a legal effect and impact. People outside this Chamber want to know that the legal meaning of the backstop agreed last December and since, on which the Dáil voted and under which the North cannot be unilaterally taken out of the customs union and Single Market unless and until something of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: Since the Brexit referendum result became clear almost three years ago, Sinn Féin has been crystal clear in stating that the approach from the Government and the European Union has to be guided and underpinned by the very obvious fact that people in the North voted to stay in the European Union. That vote has to be recognised and, in our view, respected. My party's approach to Brexit...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: I do not accept that at all. It is very unsatisfactory that Mr. Quinn is not here today. My first comment in response to the Chairman's observation is we need to be careful we do not undermine our own work. The committee, as a committee, decides who to invite and when to invite them. We decided as a committee that we would invite Mr. Quinn to attend today with the Secretary General of the...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: Yes, and Mr. Quinn.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: Sorry, it was to Mr. Watt, but we had been in correspondence with Mr. Quinn also. With regard to the invitation to the meeting we specifically asked for Mr. Quinn. That is a matter for the committee. It is not a matter for Mr. Watt. Neither is it a matter for the Chairman to unilaterally decide-----

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: -----when it is best for Mr. Quinn to appear before the committee. I have no difficulty if he wants to come in on two occasions, if the Department and the board come before the committee again. If Mr. Quinn wants to come before the committee again as a board member that is fine but we were looking for him as the head of the Office of Government Procurement and somebody who also sat on the...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: That is very literal.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: It is a very literal interpretation.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: It is progress, in fairness.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2019)

David Cullinane: This is quite unusual and I normally would not do this. Given what has been reported, however, this needs to be aired here. A journalist tweeted that he overheard Mr. Watt, following a conversation with the Chair outside of this room, state that the Chair should control the mob, that mob being the Members of this committee. I think that is outrageous, if that is the case. I am stating...