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Future of the European Union: Statements (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: Perhaps I should address the Chair as there is a lot of heckling from the Fianna Fáil benches; they obviously do not like what is being said.

Future of the European Union: Statements (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: I put it to the Acting Chairman who is impartial that there is absolutely no doubt that both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael agreed to support greater militarisation of the European Union. What will that mean? It means that at a time when there is a housing crisis, a health crisis and people are living in real poverty these guys think it is good that we should spend more money in developing...

Future of the European Union: Statements (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: Thank you, Billy.

Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: I commend the Bill's authors on introducing it and giving us an opportunity to have a debate on gambling and more importantly to move the legislation forward. I wish to unpick the last two paragraphs of the Minister of State's opening speech. They are very telling and paint a picture of a Government that is not really committed to this and does not believe it will happen anytime soon. He...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: Of questions 7 to 10, two referred to cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford and two to the national review of specialist cardiac care. Questions 7 and 8 are specifically about interim measures which were to be put in place to support cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford. When Professor Herity published his report he recommended that the capacity of the existing single...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: That did not happen. We are 20 months down the road since Professor Herity made his recommendation and not one minute of additional time has been put in place. We are hearing that there are difficulties in respect of recruitment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: Why does it take so long for that information to get to us and to patients? Why would it take 20 months for this to go on with no resolution? It is breathtaking that it would take so long. The second question was whether a modular lab would be put in place. I was one of several Oireachtas Members who met with the general manager of the hospital and I have met with the lead cardiac...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: Has the Minister spoken to management at the hospital and consultants who provide this service? The lead cardiac consultant is saying that extending the service in the existing lab by a few hours a day will not make a material difference to waiting times.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: Why not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: I thank the Minister for his response. He may be correct on the turnaround for a modular lab but it is 20 months since Professor Herity made his report. The Minister referred to his recommendation for additional hours and said he is frustrated that the additional capacity has not been provided. That turnaround time has not been impressive. When patients in the south east hear the Minister...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: Then how can there be any problems with a turnaround?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

David Cullinane: He did not recommend a mobile lab.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 May 2018)

David Cullinane: 183. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the religious volunteer visa programme; the changes that may have been made to the programme; the changes that may be made to the programme in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19887/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (8 May 2018)

David Cullinane: 369. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to develop the harbour at Dunmore East, County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19932/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (8 May 2018)

David Cullinane: 372. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the development of Dunmore East harbour to facilitate a shared use of the harbour by fishermen, visiting cruise ships, the RNLI and the Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19935/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Development (8 May 2018)

David Cullinane: 370. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to deepen the harbour at Dunmore East to facilitate visits from cruise ships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19933/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (8 May 2018)

David Cullinane: 371. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to support the repair of a pontoon recently damaged and used by the RNLI at Dunmore East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19934/18]

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 2 - Department of An Taoiseach (3 May 2018)

David Cullinane: I welcome Mr. Fraser. My questions will centre on the SCU and I have some questions on tribunals. Who is responsible for the spend of the SCU?

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 2 - Department of An Taoiseach (3 May 2018)

David Cullinane: Mr. Fraser is.

Public Accounts Committee: 2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 2 - Department of An Taoiseach (3 May 2018)

David Cullinane: One would not think that from his answers today so far. He has been very defensive, in my view. Our job is to shine a spotlight on this issue. That is our responsibility. We will ask questions and his job is to answer them. We need to get as much information as possible to allow us to determine whether taxpayers' money was spent in an appropriate way. He is entitled to his opinion and...