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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

Rónán Mullen: That is the issue I raised today.

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (29 May 2019)

Rónán Mullen: I move:That Seanad Éireann: notes that:- adequate mental health services are vital to secure the dignity and wellbeing of all those within the State, including asylum seekers within the direct provision system; - Ireland's spend on mental health services is now just 6.6% of the total health budget, compared to 13% in the 1980s; - there are now 472 consultant psychiatrists in Ireland,...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (29 May 2019)

Rónán Mullen: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I thank Senator Freeman for seconding the motion and Senators Colm Burke, Black, Norris and Boyhan for their contributions. I thank especially Mental Health Reform and all those who are active in agitating and lobbying for a better quality of mental health services in this country. I do not wish to single out Mental Health Reform as our...

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.

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 (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: 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.

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

Rónán Mullen: The witnesses are welcome. I wish to ask about three issues. Mr. Devane is Sir Ciarán Devane in another jurisdiction.

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

Rónán Mullen: I presume the Minister does not have to call Mr. Devane "Sir". Deputy O'Reilly would have problems with it as well. Is Mr. Devane a full-time CEO of the HSE? Has he resigned from the British Council?

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

Rónán Mullen: Will Mr. Devane and the board members be full-timers?

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

Rónán Mullen: Mr. Devane is a very capable man with a great curriculum vitae, particularly in healthcare and in regard to the NHS and so on. Does he think a behemoth such as the HSE can be effectively chaired and governed by people who are not full-timers?

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

Rónán Mullen: In terms of the oversight and accountability required of Mr. Devane in respect of the full-timers, would he agree that mental health services in particular have been the poor relation when it comes to spending in recent years? I refer to the child and adolescent mental health service which is struggling to respond in a prompt and timely manner to children who are at risk of self harm or...