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Seanad: Statements on Finance (6 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: Why was that decision made? Why are we not being allowed the opportunity to challenge the Minister for Finance?

Seanad: Statements on Finance (6 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: I am taking it up with the Chair and the Deputy Leader and I would like a response from one or both of them.

Seanad: Statements on Finance (6 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: I would like the response now, with respect.

Seanad: Statements on Finance (6 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: Why not?

Seanad: Statements on Finance (6 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: Why was that order made? It is a reasonable question to ask.

Seanad: Statements on Finance (6 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: It is a reasonable question to ask and I ask that it be answered.

Seanad: Statements on Finance (6 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: If they are allowed.

Seanad: Vocational Education Committees (6 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister to the House. I raise this matter to discuss with the Minister of State the decision to place the headquarters of the new amalgamated Waterford and Wexford VEC in Wexford and not in Waterford city as many people would have hoped for and anticipated. This issue has been in the public domain for some time and Government representatives from Fine Gael and the Labour...

Seanad: Vocational Education Committees (6 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: The Minister of State spoke about potential redeployment from Wexford to Waterford and the criteria with regard to 45 km, but what about redeploying people from Waterford to Wexford? The same criteria could apply, so this is a red herring. The spokesperson for the Department stated the final choice was between Dungarvan and Wexford town. Waterford city was not even considered despite the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: I join Senator Bacik in commending the Carers Association, which is giving a number of briefings to Deputies and Senators today, on its pre-budget submission. It hopes it will get the support it seeks in the upcoming budget. We had a very useful discussion with the association which represents tens of thousands of people who care for others. I praise the Leader of the House in respect of...

Seanad: Missing Children Hotline: Motion (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister to the House. I commend Senator van Turnhout for tabling this motion in the first instance and seeking the support of all parties for it. My party is very pleased to support and co-sponsor it. A number of Senators have spoken about the need for the Government to vindicate the rights of children. It is interesting that since I was elected to this House, we have had a...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister back to the House and I support the thrust of the legislation, albeit with a few caveats. The Government essentially intends to save costs and deal with administration issues. This is being seen as a quango in some respects, but I support the need to deal with those issues. Increased transparency is required in disbursing any dormant account funds. Many community...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: Would the Senator like to repeat that outside this House?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: Would the Senator like to repeat that outside this House?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: I am sorry but an accusation was made by a Senator in the House.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: The accusation was that £80 million in funding, put in place by the Northern Assembly, was money taken from the Northern Bank. I ask that the Senator withdraw that comment, which is a disgraceful slur on the democratically elected Members of the Assembly in the North.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: I ask the Senator to withdraw his remark.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: It was a remark that the Senator made. He knows full well he is making a political point that is absolute nonsense.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: Perhaps it shows that the Labour Party is under pressure. That was a disgraceful remark by the Senator in this Chamber.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (12 Oct 2011)

David Cullinane: I ask the Minister to deal with the issue of funding for community development projects throughout the country. This is very important. Taking money from the dormant accounts fund and investing it in community development projects is one matter but, as the Minister knows, the cutbacks right across the community development sector are having an impact on the most disadvantaged communities in...