Results 341-360 of 7,637 for speaker:Rónán Mullen

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: The only opportunity we get to do so is on Committee Stage. I ask the indulgence of the Acting Chairman in the matter.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I will be here in July. I am not planning any travel throughout that month and I am available to serve my country. I am sure my colleagues are as well.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I will draw the line at August.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: No, although I may bring it forward on Report Stage, with the consent of the House.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 33: In page 44, subsection (2), lines 15 to 23, to delete paragraphs (a) and (b) and substitute the following: "(a) that all news broadcast by a broadcaster is reported and presented in a balanced, objective and impartial manner and without any expression of the broadcaster's own views, (b) that the broadcast treatment of current affairs, including matters which are...

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I understand from what the Minister of State said that he regards the import of what I proposed in amendment No. 42 to section 48 has already been covered elsewhere. However, I am not satisfied that is the case. I ask the Minister of State to reconsider it. I spoke on a previous occasion on this Bill about instances where there had not been an appropriate level of fairness and balance,...

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I thank the Minister of State for that.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: In that event, I will defer my remarks until later. I wish to support what Senator Cassidy said but I will not comment further at this point.

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: He is already absent from the Constitution.

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I know Senator Doherty wants to speak and perhaps I could share time with him. I thought I would have a longer period of time to share but there is no flexibility in that.

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: Does Senator Doherty wish to share time with me?

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: In that case I will hand over to him after three minutes.

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: With the agreement of the House.

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I thank the Government for facilitating the debate. As somebody who voted "No" it gave me no pleasure to oppose people for whom I have the highest esteem. I acknowledge the patriotism, good sense and honest toil of politicians and officials who have worked at EU level over many years, especially in the context of the Lisbon treaty. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, and...

Seanad: Older Persons: Statements (19 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I welcome Senator Mary White's comments, which were interesting as always. Some politicians must retire well before 65 due to the whims of the public and as a first-time Senator I hope I am not subject to that law. I also welcome Senator White's comments on the marriage bar and I agree with her that a terrible injustice was done. It is terrible to think people will experience...

Seanad: Older Persons: Statements (19 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I see Senator Boyle of the Green Party is here.

Seanad: Older Persons: Statements (19 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: I will conclude shortly. I thank the Acting Chairman for his indulgence. I ask Senator Boyle to raise this issue with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he returns from Asia. Perhaps the Minister of State, Deputy Hoctor, might do the same.

Seanad: Older Persons: Statements (19 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: There would be substantial support for a heritage channel which would focus on the entire life span and reflect the interests of older people.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: Senator O'Donovan is two weeks too late with that message.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Rónán Mullen: Will those who were not called to speak today be called first tomorrow, as this happens frequently?