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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: The Senator spends all his time attacking Sinn Féin. He cannot make a meaningful contribution.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: Sing a different tune.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I am not. I am concerned about-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: Senator Mullins should not forget that the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste made it a political football when they made their promises.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: Níl.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I hope the Leas-Chathaoirleach will indulge me. I will try to speak to the section but I wish to make a number of broad points because I missed the debate on Second Stage. The points are broadly in line with the section. I have never smoked and have always found smoking offensive and anti-social. However, I know many young people who smoke. The figures show, unfortunately, that more young...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I rise to disagree strongly with Senator Mac Conghail who said earlier that yesterday's proceedings, concerning the visit by the President of the European Parliament, were appropriate, respectful and appreciative. Respectful and appreciative, yes, but not appropriate given that the leader of the second largest Opposition party in the Oireachtas - and the second largest political party on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I was respectful yesterday by not challenging that when the President was here.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: A political decision was made by yourself, a Chathaoirligh, and the Leader of the House - I have respect for both of you - and others who sit on the CPP, not to allow us-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: With respect, it was not agreed by the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I have been told by other groupings that they supported-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: If it was agreed by the House then that is even worse because it says that this House is not open to reform. I take exception to the Independent Group whose Members are appointed to this House by the Government. They talk about people from outside this Chamber having the right to come in and address this House, which I agree with, but they were part of the decision to prevent the second...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: -----at a time when our debt is being downgraded to junk status, we in this House have five hours put aside to discuss cigarette boxes and mobile phones. We still cannot get the Minister for Health to attend the House to discuss the important issues we wish to debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: Some 200,000 workers have been left exposed because of the High Court case on JLCs, yet no legislation is being brought forward by this Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: We had five hours of discussion on cigarette boxes and mobile phones.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: If that is the future of this Chamber, and what this House is to become, then it is completely unacceptable.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I have a question for the Leader of the House. Is he serious about political reform? Is the Government serious about political reform? In my maiden speech, I said I wanted to see this House work and that we would argue for a reformed Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I am sorry, a Chathaoirligh, but sometimes a bit of straight talking is needed. We do not have an opportunity to do that through the CPP.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I am asking you, a Chathaoirligh, to respect my party.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I am asking the Cathaoirleach to respect my party. The Leader of the House should also respect my party.