Results 3,261-3,280 of 3,519 for speaker:Michelle Mulherin

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: To follow on from the question of my colleague, Deputy Corcoran-Kennedy, there is no doubt that there are now far more soya beans, mung beans, pinto beans, lentils and so on for sale in supermarkets. From which countries are these products coming? The products at which I have looked are not produced in Ireland. I am specifically referring to plant-based protein foods for human consumption....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Climate Change (9 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: I welcome our guests, who have spoken passionately. These are issues that we considered in significant depth in writing our report. Action is needed. The requirement that we live more sustainably, which we have not been doing for years, is at the heart of this. It is the fallout of industrialisation and so on. If people were surveyed, everyone would agree with the targets under the Paris...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Common Agricultural Policy (9 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: To follow on from the question of my colleague, Deputy Corcoran-Kennedy, there is no doubt that there are now far more soya beans, mung beans, pinto beans, lentils and so on for sale in supermarkets. From which countries are these products coming? The products at which I have looked are not produced in Ireland. I am specifically referring to plant-based protein foods for human consumption....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Climate Change (9 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: I welcome our guests, who have spoken passionately. These are issues that we considered in significant depth in writing our report. Action is needed. The requirement that we live more sustainably, which we have not been doing for years, is at the heart of this. It is the fallout of industrialisation and so on. If people were surveyed, everyone would agree with the targets under the Paris...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: With the permission of the Chairman, may I ask two brief question? I was engaged in the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: Last week Dr. Sinead McCarthy from Teagasc appeared before the committee on Europe Day. We discussed food in the context of climate action, carbon emissions and the contention that we need to get more of our protein from plants. I observed that when one goes into the supermarket and looks for beans, lentils, and pulses, all these products are imported. Dr. McCarthy acknowledged that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Democracy: Trócaire (14 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: That was not really my question, with respect. What I am saying is that it became obvious during the discussion that we are not so well suited. I am talking about the protein we get from plants such as beans, not about fruits and vegetables or anything like that, because the debate is around where we get our protein. In fact, the doctor from Teagasc outlined that we are well-suited to get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: Based on what the representatives have described, I can see many beef farmers taking up the initiative for the sake of certainty and the prospect of a bonus being paid. In the presentation I note the description of the Twenty20 Beef Club as being farmer-centric. However, I share many of the reservations expressed by colleagues. The organisations are not doing it for the good of their...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: I am delighted to note that yesterday Cabinet confirmed that €20 million will be spent on a pyrite and mica remediation scheme this year. This is a very significant development since on budget day last October it was confirmed that a scheme would be established. The homeowners affected have been very concerned and anxious to see some progress since that announcement because they...

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: Amendment No. 1 has been deemed out of order.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: Amendment No. 2 in the name of Senator Warfield has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: Which section does the Minister wish to speak on?

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: They are not noted here.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: I am informed that it has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: It is not before me in the final document that I am putting to the House.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: The next amendment that we have note of is to section 10.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: We are coming to the amendments referred to by the Minister. As no Member is present to move these amendments-----

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: Amendments must be moved by one of the proponents and, therefore, that cannot be done.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: Amendments Nos. 4 to 7, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

Michelle Mulherin: Does Senator Ardagh wish to take a moment?