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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Eligibility (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: I will allow the Minister of State a final word.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Eligibility (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Minister of State and Senator Moloney.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Missing Persons (16 Jul 2013)

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

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency Objectives, Foreign Affairs Council and Membership of Human Rights Council: Discussion (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: I join my colleagues in congratulating the Tánaiste and his officials on a very successful Irish Presidency and for enhancing the reputation of the country internationally. It is inevitable that we would all want to say something on Syria given the worsening situation, the volumes of people pouring out of that country on a daily basis and the fact that neighbouring countries are under...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: I join Senators in extending good wishes to Nelson Mandela on his 95th birthday. As was said, he is the inspirational world leader of our time. Many leaders of the strong nations of the world would do well to model their behaviour and actions on his as they struggle to find peace in the troubled parts of the world. I welcome the renewed efforts by the Taoiseach to reduce unemployment...

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question, "That the Bill be received for final consideration," the Minister of State may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This...

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: Does anybody wish to speak on the amendments in this group? No. We will move to the next group and I call on the Minister of State to speak on the amendments in group 4.

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: If everybody is happy with that we will move to the amendments in group 5. I ask the Minister of State to speak on those amendments.

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: We now move to the amendments in group 6, and I invite the Minister of State to speak on those amendments.

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: We will move to the amendments in group 7, and I ask the Minister of State to speak on these amendments.

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: If everybody is happy with that, we will move on to amendments in group 8. I ask the Minister of State to speak on these amendments.

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: Before moving on I welcome the ladies of the Erne from Cavan to the Visitors Gallery and hope they enjoy their visit to the Oireachtas. As we move to the amendments in group 9, I call the Minister of State to speak to those amendments.

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: Before moving to group 10, I welcome the Gleeson family from Limerick who are in the Visitors Gallery. I invite the Minister of State to speak to the amendments in group 10.

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: I confirm that amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, have been ruled out of order as they are not relevant to the subject matter of the amendments made by the Dáil, in accordance with Standing Order 118(2).

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: Yes.

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: The Clerk of the Seanad will correct those accordingly. I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: It is a matter for another day.

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: On Senator O'Sullivan's contribution, there is an old saying, "You can bring the horse to the water but you cannot make him drink". I very much support Senator Moloney in welcoming the strong emphasis of the Government on job creation. It is appropriate that we welcome the announcement of jobs this morning under the Succeed in Ireland project. I was somewhat surprised that my good friend...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: -----it is locating its maritime consultancy headquarters and recruitment business in Kinvara, which will create 15 jobs over the coming years. It is very much to be welcomed but we need to redouble our efforts to have many more such job announcements during the coming months. As with other speakers, I very much welcome the upsurge in cycling throughout the country. It is a great healthy...