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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: We should be given the same opportunities as every other political party.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: You should respect my party.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: The Cathaoirleach should show respect for my party.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: We are not looking for group status.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: We should be dealing with the real issues as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I did that when the Bill came through the Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: Fine Gael committed to it as well so I hope it will deliver it. I will share time with Senator Cummins on the Adjournment if he likes.

Seanad: Unfinished Housing Developments: Statements (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Like previous speakers, I acknowledge that he has inherited a real mess which must be sorted out. He should be given the time, space and support from all political parties to make sure that we deal with the real issues with which he has to grapple. It is important to set a context for today's discussion. I welcome the report on unfinished...

Seanad: Mobile Phones: Motion (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: This morning on the Order of Business I questioned the wisdom of allocating two hours to discuss a motion calling for greater transparency in this area. What political party would oppose the thrust of the motion? Even the turn-out indicates we will not spend two hours debating it because we all broadly agree with it. I agree with Senator Mark Daly that we need action and a Bill to follow...

Seanad: Mobile Phones: Motion (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I did not say that. If someone else wants-----

Seanad: Mobile Phones: Motion (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: There is cross-party agreement on this issue, as the Leader knows. I welcome the motion, but the most important thing the Government could do is introduce the necessary legislation. I hope the Minister will look at the issues behind the motion and introduce the legislation required.

Seanad: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. The previous Government made an explicit commitment to provide an oncology unit on the grounds of Waterford Regional Hospital. In 2007, the former Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, and former Minister from Waterford, Mr. Martin Cullen, made an unequivocal statement to this effect to the people of Waterford. The...

Seanad: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I thank the Minister of State for her response in reiterating the Government's commitment to palliative care, which is very important. The funding could and must be provided for. Despite the downturn, there is still money available for the Government and cancer care and provision of cancer treatment services is very important. A private facility has been built in Waterford, the Whitfield...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I support the call for this House to have a debate on the Cloyne report and its implications. I agree with Senator Norris that such a debate should be conducted in a calm and forensic way. He is absolutely correct in this regard. Many issues are at play because this report brings one up to 2009, which constitutes a shocking indictment of the Catholic Church. Given what has gone before and...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I will conclude on this point as I have a question for the Leader. The Minister for Finance conceded that the total profit that will be made by the European Central Bank and the IMF will be €14 billion. This illustrates the extent of the problem with which we must now grapple and the cuts for this year alone may exceed the original forecast of €4 billion. Senator Darragh O'Brien spoke...

Seanad: A Vision for Change: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: Like previous speakers I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Like Senator Darragh O'Brien, who said that the Fianna Fáil Party would give the Minister of State its full support, Sinn Féin will also give her its full support on this issue. We all need to unite on issues such as this to ensure they are not used as political footballs and that we work together instead to ensure the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I second the amendment proposed by Senator Norris. I wish to record the opposition of the Sinn Féin Party to any motion from the CPP as long as Sinn Féin is prevented from having group status. We are not against the substance of the two motions but as a matter of protest, we will stand against them. Does the Leader agree that the comments from the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: Does the Leader agree with me that this was a spineless attack on some of the most vulnerable people in this State and that people do not make those lifestyle choices? Does he, or anybody else in this Chamber, believe that people in their own counties make those lifestyle choices? I do not believe that is the case. The issue of long-term unemployment is complex and should not be trivialised...

Seanad: Residential Institutions (Redress) Bill 2011: Second Stage (19 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I welcome the Minister to the House. I supported most of the legislation that has come before the House from the Government. I would have had concerns about some aspects of those Bills, the Medical Practitioners Bill being one example, but I saw it as a means to an end and supported it. I cannot support this Bill, however, on the grounds that there are many people in this State who are...

Seanad: Residential Institutions Redress (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2011)

David Cullinane: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, line 15, to delete "17 September 2011" and substitute "17 September 2013". I oppose the deadline of 17 September. It should in no way be seen as my view or that of my party that the Minister and the Government are trying to sweep this issue under the carpet. They have been forthright in ensuring that child abuse issues are properly dealt with. We do not...