Results 7,301-7,320 of 7,644 for speaker:Rónán Mullen
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: I look forward to seeing that rule in writing, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: If I may say so, as I understand it, there is a separation of powers and we respect the separate legitimacy of other roles. However, to say that in the national Parliament nobody can be the subject of critical comment, respectfully delivered, is not a rule that-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: We would not and should not comment-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: We would not comment on matters that are sub judice, but-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: If the President gets it wrong, above all, and equal to all citizens and especially in our national Parliament, we are entitled to comment.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: Could you give me the precise rule?
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: Would you quote it in this House, please, a Leas-Chathaoirligh?
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: There is no point saying it is very well established. If we cannot criticise something that Uachtarán na hÉireann has said, this is not a democracy. When he gets it wrong, he gets it badly wrong. He is admirable in many respects, but-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: -----his head is in the wrong place on this issue. He is campaigning and he needs to be-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: Child protection comes before the dignity of the Presidency in my book and in many people's books.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: I am aware of the rules and I am very respectful about how I speak about the President, but if he is wrong, he is wrong and he needs to be called out.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: Will I still get something in writing giving the precise wording of the alleged rule?
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: Will I get in writing the precise wording of the alleged rules?
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: I apologise; I cannot hear with the interruptions.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: Will you send me something in writing specifying the rules?
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: There will be further discussion about this in this House, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: Under Standing Order 62(3)(b), I request that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.
- Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: We have discussed this issue to some degree. A question has arisen in the context of an amendment as to whether two years is a sufficiently long period for a surrogate mother to have been habitually and lawfully resident in the State. For the many reasons I have rehearsed, that it is not sufficient.
- Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 10: In page 57, between lines 36 and 37, to insert the following: "(5) The surrogate mother only should be allowed decide on any reduction of embryos and must not be obliged by the commissioning adults or their agents to undergo an abortion.".
- Seanad: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 Jun 2024)
Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 11: In page 57, between lines 36 and 37, to insert the following: "(5) Any surrogate parent shall be required to sign a declaration demonstrating they understand the risks and effects of their decision.".