Results 3,981-4,000 of 7,583 for speaker:Rónán Mullen
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: We are the only ones giving a bit of leadership around here.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: Some people already need to be reminded that the citizens' assembly is not being called to consider the repeal of the eighth amendment but to consider the eighth amendment. I presume this will mean equal time will be given to the side that holds the view that we should see how the eighth amendment should be kept, what measures are needed to give proper effect to it - for example, should our...
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: The bottom line is - I mention it only in passing - that we should not be in awe of blueprints from bodies which claim to articulate human rights concerns but have in fact a debilitated notion of human rights and would seek to exclude whole sections of the human community from the protection of the law. No detail has been given today about how often people are going to meet and for how long....
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: It was a wasteful process. We need to know, for example, how many secretarial assistants from Leinster House found themselves on the convention as participating members, how many former Labour Party councillors were there and how many people were couples. How the hell could we have 66 people chosen, supposedly representative of the country, and actually have one couple among them? That is...
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: Senator Bacik's points of orders are never points of order, by the way. I just wanted to alert the Acting Chairman to that because he is relatively new.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: There certainly was not.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: Senator Bacik-----
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: Senator Bacik-----
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: In conclusion,-----
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: Okay. Will the Minister of State provide the answers to the questions I posed about transparency and frequency of meetings?
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: One can never have enough of them.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: I thank the Minister of State.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: Really?
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: A convention with no power.
- Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: Guarantees will suffice this time.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: I am mindful of the Cathaoirleach's ruling. I want to record my satisfaction with the development that there will be a fresh investigation into the disappearance of Mary Boyle nearly 40 years ago, a matter I raised in this House last week. The investigation is the result of hard work by journalists and investigative reporters. Their job is often a thankless one but this is an example of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: I want to support Senator Ned O'Sullivan's request for an engagement with the Minister for Justice and Equality around the whole issue of probate. There is another issue on which we should ask the Minister for her response. When there is a documentary alleging political interference, however long ago, in an investigation into a missing child, and when not one but two retired gardaí say...
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: I will conclude on this point. We need to bite the bullet, in particular around the marketing of alcohol using sporting and other significant cultural events. We cannot pretend that alcohol is a serious problem in our society and, at the same time, not take it seriously in our response. I would welcome an early response from the Government.
- Seanad: Communications, Climate Action and the Environment: Statements (6 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: There is a Milltown in Galway.
- Seanad: Communications, Climate Action and the Environment: Statements (6 Jul 2016)
Rónán Mullen: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Naughten. This is my first opportunity on the floor of the House to welcome his appointment. Not only does he deserve this appointment, but I believe he will be very good in it. I do not wish to butter him up too much in advance of one or two nagging points, having known him for a long time. I believe he brings a certain skillset that will be a great asset...