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Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (7 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: Does the Minister of State wish to comment further?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: I support the comments of my colleagues on the obesity issue. There should be a debate but it should be the commencement of putting together a practical action plan to address this issue. The figures revealed today in the WHO report are both frightening and startling, and the consequences, if we leave it unaddressed, are horrendous. Dr. Francis Finucane, a consultant endocrinologist at...

Seanad: Spring Economic Statement: Statements (6 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris.

Seanad: Spring Economic Statement: Statements (6 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: I must cut off the Senator.

Seanad: Spring Economic Statement: Statements (6 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris, and very much welcome the opportunity to discuss the spring statement. As Senator Sean D. Barrett said, there has been a very positive reaction to it from very eminent commentators. I regard the document as a revised and updated roadmap to guide the country safely along the bumpy road to economic recovery in a way that will enhance the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (6 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: I propose Deputy Olivia Mitchell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Developing Growth Markets: IDA Ireland (6 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: It is difficult to come up with a question after the previous speakers' contributions. I join other members in the words of welcome to our visitors and compliment the IDA on the outstanding work it has done for Ireland since its establishment. Given the potential for securing business in the growth markets, is the IDA sufficiently resourced to maximise the impact in these regions? Ms Sharpe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Developing Growth Markets: IDA Ireland (6 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: Can Ms Sharpe also address human rights issues?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Developing Growth Markets: IDA Ireland (6 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: How well is the IDA resourced in order to maximise its impact in the growth markets mentioned?

Seanad: Order of Business (5 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: I support colleagues who have called for an urgent statement from the Minister for Education and Skills on language schools. It is obvious that there is serious criminality involved. Ireland's image is certainly being badly besmirched abroad. The issue must be addressed. It is probably also one for the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. It is welcome that the...

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

Michael Mullins: I will not need all that time. I welcome Dr. Manning, Mr. Joe O'Toole and Mr. Magnier to the House. I compliment them and the working group on producing a very significant document and I hope it does not meet the same fate of previous reports. It is incumbent on all of us as elected representatives to make sure this document is taken seriously and progressed. The people just about decided...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2015)

Michael Mullins: I support Senator Mooney's comments about the international language schools. The image of our country is being severely damaged by what is happening. An inquiry into the operation of this business is needed. Questions need to be asked about the legitimacy of what is being operated and the rationale for the establishment of some of these schools. I would certainly like to hear from the...

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2015)

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 the 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 may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil and this is...

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2015)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, and call him to speak on the subject matter of the amendments in group one.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2015)

Michael Mullins: I call the Minister to speak on the subject matter of the amendments in group two.

Seanad: Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2015)

Michael Mullins: I now call the Minister to speak on the amendments in group three.

Seanad: Roads Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2015)

Michael Mullins: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Mullins: All those in this House who respect human rights will be appalled at the execution of seven foreigners in Indonesia this morning. The Indonesian President said the state was merely applying the rule of law against narcotics traffickers. An Irish priest, whom I heard interviewed this morning on “Morning Ireland”, said he spent some time yesterday with the people who were...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Mullins: It is barbaric.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Mullins: Every country should protest against this and make its unease known to the authorities and the President of Indonesia.