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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairman (3 Jul 2019)

Rónán Mullen: In announcing Mr. Devane's appointment the Department of Health mentioned that one of the priority issues for the board would be delivering effective and safe services within the resources allocated. Mr. Devane, rightly, highlighted the issues of learning and accountability. I would add to that the issue of transparency. An issue that arose early in the committee during private session is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairman (3 Jul 2019)

Rónán Mullen: I have a particular question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairman (3 Jul 2019)

Rónán Mullen: I have a particular question about the investigation and whether it is a HSE investigation because there was some doubt as to the status of it. I am within my rights in asking whether this issue-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairman (3 Jul 2019)

Rónán Mullen: Sorry, we dealt with a letter. I am not talking about the content of the letter. I have a question-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairman (3 Jul 2019)

Rónán Mullen: -----about an issue of public concern. It relates to the investigation into a particular death at Holles Street, which is of considerable public concern. There has been a lot of talk about in the media. I want to ask Mr. Devane what his understanding-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairman (3 Jul 2019)

Rónán Mullen: Why is it out of order? If it is okay for me to ask about mental health services-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairman (3 Jul 2019)

Rónán Mullen: Am I not entitled to ask whether this issue has come up for the board; if Mr. Devane has a particular understanding of whether the investigation is a HSE investigation-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Chairman (3 Jul 2019)

Rónán Mullen: I would suggest that the Chairman is fettering the business of this committee if an obvious issue of public concern cannot be raised.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: Ba bhreá liom comhghairdeas a rá leis an Seanadóir Grace O’Sullivan agus guím gach rath uirthi leis an bpost nua i bParlaimint na hEorpa. I wish Senator Grace O'Sullivan all the best in her new political role. I second what was stated by Senator Feighan and referred to by Senator Ruane, which is that there is clearly something amiss with a sport or industry that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: Will the Senator have a Seanad role?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: Will the Senator also boycott the Saudi Arabians and the Chinese?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: What of the Saudis?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: Is that the Fine Gael position?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: The Senator confused the person and the office.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: Déanaim comhbhrón freisin leis an gCathaoirleach, le muintir Pender, agus le muintir Uí Cheallaigh. I listened with interest to the comments of our colleague, Senator Noone, on radio this morning when she said the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018 should include a ban on convicted sex offenders using dating apps.I agree that it would be good if a way could be found to do...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Home Care Packages (19 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: I congratulate the Acting Chairman on his elevation to the position of Cathaoirleach for the day. I hope this day is reckonable for pension purposes. I welcome the Minister of State. The issue I raise today is that of the so-called in loco parentisrestriction which, as he will know, applies to HSE home care. Essentially this means that when a child is receiving care from a nurse or other...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Home Care Packages (19 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It looks as if and sounds like progress is being made. I will examine the reply with care, although I do note the stock answer reappeared. My concern is the restriction stems from a bureaucratic or status mindset that insists on a distinction being made between clinical support and normal home care support, as we understand it. The fact that it...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: That will not be a problem for a long time. We need more ambition.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: Déanaim comhbhrón leis an gCathaoirleach agus lena chomhghleacaí, an Leas-Chathaoirleach, Seanadóir Coghlan. Is olc linn bhur mbris. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha. I want to follow on from issues raised by Senators McFadden and Gallagher, in that what I have to say touches on both the issue of vacant premises and the pressures on businesses. Since the recent...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Rónán Mullen: Beidh sé sciobtha anois mar sin.