Results 81-100 of 2,118 for speaker:Michael Mullins

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: The feeling that many of the members of that Government should do a long stretch to pay for their behaviour in recent years.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: If the former Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, is prepared to go to jail for the sake of €50, that says enough about him.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: If there is pollution, it has to be cleared up.

Seanad: Future of Local and Rural Transport: Statements (15 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State and wish him well in his new role. He is off to a good start. It is encouraging to note that rural transport is given particular significance in the programme for Government. I served on the board of Galway Rural Development which operates a number of rural transport schemes throughout south-east and north Galway. Those schemes are particularly useful and...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: I join previous speakers in congratulating everybody involved in our successful sporting weekend, including the wonderful achievement of our Rugby World Cup heroes on Saturday morning. I share the concerns expressed by colleagues regarding the reported Health Service Executive write-off. I am aware that many consultants are disputing the fact that they are the cause of the hospitals' ability...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: As the person who suggested yesterday that we have a question and answer session with the Minister, Deputy Reilly, I have every confidence that the Leader will organise it at the earliest opportunity.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: It is cheap opportunism to expect him to attend at the drop of a hat.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: It will be scheduled in due course.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: I share the concerns expressed this morning about the rumoured job losses at Aviva. It is very disappointing news. We in this House need do everything possible to promote job creation and, as the Government has stated, to create an environment for the creation of employment. This morning, we all received correspondence about the possibility of 500 jobs being temporarily lost in betting...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: Yes, I have indeed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: I would be much happier seeing somebody having to go to the bother of going to a betting shop to place a bet rather than being addicted through the Internet.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: Will the Leader speak to the relevant Minister to see whether we can initiate legislation to help save the 500 jobs that will be lost at the end of September? It is a significant number and I do not see why the law cannot be changed.

Seanad: General Medical Services Scheme (21 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: I congratulate the National Ploughing Association on the huge success of the event in Athy in the past few days and for doing such a wonderful job in showcasing the best of Irish agriculture and business. The next major event on the agricultural calendar happens in the east Galway town of Ballinasloe next weekend when a week-long fair and festival commences. We look forward to welcoming as...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: It was not proven beyond reasonable doubt that this man carried out the atrocity for which he was executed. Seven out of nine witnesses withdrew their evidence, a murder weapon was never found and there was no physical evidence such as blood or DNA. The House should support an all-party motion to bring pressure to bear on countries that still impose the death penalty. Will the Leader ask...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: He could be going to the country.

Seanad: European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: One point.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: I join Senator Mary Moran in calling on the Leader to request the facilitation of a debate on the scourge of suicide in Ireland and especially among young people. It now appears that financial pressures are seriously impacting on the health of many people here. The auctions at the weekend of repossessed properties are having a serious affect. I call on the banks to show more compassion and...

Seanad: Hospital Services. (27 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, back to the House and call on Senator Denis O'Donovan to propose the first motion.

Seanad: Army Barracks (27 Sep 2011)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister for Defence, Deputy Alan Shatter.