Results 41-60 of 25,234 for speaker:David Cullinane

Seanad: Progress on the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: Díospóireach fíor-thábhachtach an díospóireacht seo. Is cuid dár saibhreas cultúrtha í an Ghaeilge agus ní mór go gach Seanadóir a chuid a dhéanamh chun an teanga a chaomhnú. I mo chontae féin, i bPort Láirge, tá Gaeltacht na Rinne agus is mór an tairfe a bhaineann pobal an chontae ar fad as, ó thaobh an chultúrtha, an teanga agus na turasóireachta de. I welcome the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: Like previous speakers and on behalf my party colleagues, I extend our sincere sympathy to the family of the late Deputy Brian Lenihan. It is welcome that the Leader of the House will provide time tomorrow, for which I thank him, to speak extensively about Brian, his life and achievements. I extend my sympathy also to the family of the late Liam Kelly, a former Member of this House. He was...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: As the Leader is aware, consultation with the social partners is under way. While it is welcome that the Minister is engaging in consultations with the social partners, he should hold discussions with Members also. It is important, therefore, that he come into the Chamber as soon as possible, preferably next week if the Leader can make the necessary arrangements. Like Terry Senator Leyden,...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: There have been numerous calls for the Minister for Health to come into the Chamber to discuss these important issues. That must happen as quickly as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: He is a Minister, with respect.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (14 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: I again welcome the Minister to the House and note he is one of the most frequent visitors to the House due to the nature of his portfolio. It was unfortunate that Senator Bradford again used the occasion to give us a distorted history lesson. At some point Senator Bradford and his colleagues might reflect on the involvement of the British state, British authorities and British armed forces...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (14 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: Like others, I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He might know that, last week and before that, many Senators raised the issue of the protection and rights of children on the Order of Business. Recently, we discussed the Ombudsman for Children's report on children's rights. She is advocating for those rights. As repeated in the Chamber, she stated that lawmakers should stop and...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (14 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: While I understand it is difficult for members of the new Government to make these cuts, surely the Members opposite must recognise that cutting back on education and on the rights of children is the wrong thing to do. It is morally wrong and I cannot understand how any party, especially the Labour Party, could stand over cuts that will impact on children's right to education and may...

Seanad: Hospital Services (14 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: In 2009, the 19-bed St. Brigid's ward in St. Patrick's Hospital, Waterford, was closed by the HSE on foot of a report from HIQA which cited concerns in regard to health and safety. At the time, many public representatives, including myself as a councillor for Waterford city, as well as the Friends of St. Patrick's, a support organisation that was in place, and a campaign group which had been...

Seanad: Hospital Services (14 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: The last line of the Minister's response states that provision will be considered "in the context of". Every time I hear a Minister or Department member state something will be considered "in the context", I am concerned that the "context" will be that funding will not be available and that all sorts of reasons will be cited as to the reason for that. I pointed out earlier that the ward was...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: I thank the Minister for his support for the passage of the Bill and for the Government amendments. I again thank Senator Bacik for instigating the Bill and thank all parties, including my own, for their support in its passage. I will make several general points. We should all be mindful of the importance of enforcement and of ensuring the laws which are enacted upon the passing of this...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: Absolutely.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (15 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate him on his elevation to his new position. I am always happy to clear up any confusion for the Labour Party in respect of Sinn Féin's proposals. Mention was made of our proposals on pensions. We make no apology for wanting to standardise pension reliefs, which would mean that high earners would enjoy the same percentage of relief as low and...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: I commend the Independent group on bringing forward this important motion and I acknowledge the contribution made by Senator Mac Conghail, which was a very important one. Some very profound statements and proposals were made by the Senator and by members of his group in terms of their vision of the Seanad and political reform. I acknowledge the contribution from the Leader of the House who...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: I would hope some of the modest proposals which we in Sinn Féin have put forward in regard to speaking time are taken up by the Leader. There would be something ironic about having a discussion about people from outside this House coming here to speak when those inside the House do not have the same opportunities. I can give the example of the smaller Independent group of five Members. If...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: I hope the Leader of the House will correct this. I welcome the fact he has been positive, courteous and constructive in dealing with us as a group. I hope the CPP will take on board some of the proposals we have made. In the context of this motion, we must ask ourselves a very obvious question, namely, what we believe is the purpose and future of this House That must be the starting...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister to the House for the second time in 24 hours, as Senator Bacik has acknowledged. I acknowledge the serious nature of organised crime in the State. The pain that organised crime causes for individuals, communities, families and those who are the victims of organised crime, gun and drug crime is severe. Disadvantaged areas suffer from a higher incidence of such crimes....

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: Has the Committee on Procedure and Privileges met to discuss the proposals which my party put to the Leader and to the CPP recently on speaking rights? May I ask the Leader if a decision has been made and if he will inform the House of the outcome of the meeting?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

David Cullinane: I did not receive a reply.