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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: There are two issues. There are protected disclosures that the committee receives and, because of the nature of the committee, protected disclosures that we receive as individual members. It would be worthwhile and useful having a session at which we would be briefed on the process and how we could protect ourselves.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: I have no difficulty with the substance of the letter. To whom is it addressed?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: Is it correspondence to the Committee of Public Accounts?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: I am not talking about the 600-page dossier but, rather, the letter addressed to Mr. Lenihan.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: That was addressed to the Committee of Public Accounts and given to the clerk. I note that because the Chairman yesterday revealed the substance of the letter to RTÉ.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: Last night, in advance of the committee having discussed it.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: Before the meeting, I raised with Mr. Lenihan that the correspondence should have been dealt with by the committee before the Chairman made it public. It was not addressed to the Chairman but, rather, the clerk to the committee. That does not set a good precedent. If correspondence is sent to the clerk of the committee, it is for the committee to decide how it will deal with it. I wish to...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: With respect, I do not think the Chairman can separate himself from being Chair of the committee. All members had that letter yesterday and any of us could have given it to a media outlet but we chose not to because the committee agreed, during a private session at which we dealt with the periodic reports, that we would deal with the matter today in private or public session. As a Deputy,...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: The Chair may disagree but I wish to put on record that the letter was sent to the clerk of the committee and the Chairman cannot act independently rather than in his capacity as Chairman when dealing with correspondence sent to the committee. Other members may have a different view.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: Before we return the letter to the sender, the committee was to get legal advice. I am not sure whether we received it. The committee received correspondence previously that was "kept under lock and key". That was the phrase used.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (28 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: Yes. Before we do that, the vast majority of the issues are allegations of a criminal nature that should absolutely be dealt with by the Tax Appeals Commission. I fully accept that the commission is saying it cannot allow itself to be used by somebody who is under investigation - let us be honest about it - and then give privilege to the person who is under investigation. This committee...

Pre-European Council: Statements (27 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: Following the previous statements in advance of a Council meeting, the Tánaiste and the Taoiseach promised we would see real and significant progress at this summit in June on Brexit, the Irish issues associated with Brexit and the December and March agreements, which in the past were considered to be cast-iron guarantees. The benchmark set for achievement and delivery at this summit...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (27 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: We are exerting pressure on the Government so that this can, in turn, be exerted on the British Government and the EU. When the EU says that Ireland should come first, that must also mean that it should come first now. It is one thing for the EU to insist that progress be made, but progress must also be forced. Like many, I am concerned that we are heading towards October with all of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (27 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: The problem is that the British Government has effectively taken the backstop off the table. If we are to read into what it-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (27 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: It has. I read what it published a number of weeks ago. Effectively, it changed December's agreement, which was a solution for the North involving an alignment with the rules of the customs union and an extension of the implementation period. That backstop was meant to be an insurance policy in the event of there being no deal. I am concerned that, although there may be a deal, it...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (27 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: 28. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the veto Ireland has over the Brexit negotiations; his plans to use it if there is no legal agreement on the working of the backstop arrangement in time for the EU June 2018 summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27818/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (27 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: My question is in respect of the current negotiations between Britain and the European Union in advance of the June summit and, specifically, the issues relating to the Irish backstop. If there is no agreement or progress on those issues, what veto does the Irish Government have in that regard? What are its plans to use any veto it might have to ensure we do not end up going into October...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (27 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: With respect, it is not about making threats. It is about making sure we get agreement on issues on which we were told we had agreement. I have said consistently that my quarrel is not necessarily with the Tánaiste and the Irish Government but the benchmark that was set by all political parties in the political system here, which were supportive of the Irish approach to the...

Commission of Investigation: Motion (26 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: I commend the bravery and courage of Jason Clancy, Colin Power, Kevin Keating and Barry Murphy. Like previous speakers, I welcome Mr. Power and Mr. Murphy, who are in the Gallery. I commend the people who have supported all these victims in recent years in their quest for justice and truth. It is important for us to note that there are dozens of victims who have not come forward. They...

Address by Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission (21 Jun 2018)

David Cullinane: Hear, hear.