Results 121-140 of 2,118 for speaker:Michael Mullins

Seanad: Statements on Finance (6 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: Is there any estimate of how much it costs the State?

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: Unfortunately, I was going to raise the same issue because I personally know this-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I do.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I call for an urgent debate on the role and performance of the media. This issue, along with others highlighted last week, necessitates an urgent discussion on the role of the media and how they conduct their business, in particular the national broadcaster because substantial sums of taxpayers' money could be involved in this particular situation. It is appropriate for this House to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I know.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I ask that at a future date------

Seanad: Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation: Statements (11 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Minister of State for a most comprehensive address. Before I call on the various spokespersons, I am keen to clarify how the Minister of State wishes to take questions. Does he wish to reply to all of the questions posed at the end? We are keen for the spokespersons to ask their questions during their contributions. We can get the Minister of State to answer the questions...

Seanad: Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation: Statements (11 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: That is fine.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I strongly support Senator Landy, who is trying to make some progress on tackling illegal activities and the loss of revenue to the State. On a number of occasions, I have referred to the laundering of diesel, the loss of revenue owing to cigarette smuggling, cross-Border illegal activities and VAT scams. Many people, such as Senator Landy, experience great losses and damage to their...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: It employs 389 people. While politicians are supportive, it is an area where the public service is less than enthusiastic. I am keen to have a discussion with the Minister, Deputy Bruton, on this whole area, its potential to create vast numbers of jobs and to stimulate economic activity throughout the country.

Seanad: Public Policy and Planning: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Paul Kehoe. I understand it is his first visit to the new Seanad and he is most welcome. We wish him well in his new role.

Seanad: Public Policy and Planning: Statements (13 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: It is not appropriate to display maps.

Seanad: Nursing Home Services (13 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and support Senator Healy Eames's case. Additional jobs would be created and extra beds would help the awful accident and emergency unit situation we are reading and hearing about in the national media every day as well as the lack of available beds in UCHG. The home will not be viable unless it can get the rates it expected as an existing...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: They know all about it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I join with my colleagues in expressing our support for the residents of Priory Hall and to hope that this matter will be resolved quickly. It should not come as any great surprise to most people in this House that we are now beginning to see problems emerging as a result of the madness and the cowboy activities that went on during the Celtic tiger days. The dogs in the street know many...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I wish to express our appreciation and thanks to the Minister for promoting Ireland to 20 million potential overseas visitors. It is good to note there has been an increase of 12.5% in the first seven months of this year in visitors to this country.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: I want to see more of this type of initiative happening in other areas where we can build on the good work that has been done over the past seven months. Hopefully, we will see tourism making a major contribution to getting us out of the economic difficulties we are in.

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Oct 2011)

Michael Mullins: Is that agreed? Agreed. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour (18 Oct 2011)

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