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Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: At 10.30 tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: As a proud Galway hurling supporter, I join with colleagues here in congratulating and wishing every good luck and success to Henry Shefflin, who has announced his retirement. He broke our hearts on many occasions and we have all marvelled at his amazing skills. We should thank him for the amount of enjoyment that he brought to so many people during his long and illustrious sporting career....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ebola Crisis in Sierra Leone: Irish Ambassador (25 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Chairman and join colleagues in welcoming the ambassador and I join in the tributes to her and her very small and vibrant team on the ground for the amazing work that they have been doing. It is particularly heartening to hear the ambassador outline how effectively the resources that have been provided by the Government and the people have been used so productively and so...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Discussion (24 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I have a question. We all accept that the recovery is very unbalanced throughout the country. Some parts of the country, such as the city of Dublin, are doing particularly well. The western region and other parts of the country are experiencing significant difficulties. It is very difficult to argue against an increase for employees who are working in sectors that are doing particularly...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I join with colleagues in extending sympathies to the families of those who have lost loved ones in the horrific airplane crash this morning. Since we met last, this country has had a fantastic week in many ways, including on the sporting front, with the fantastic achievements of the Irish men's rugby team in winning the Six Nations Championship, and our fantastic ladies who emulated and...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: As others have done, I extend a welcome to the representatives from Embrace FARM and Irish Rural Link, as well as Mr. Dolan. This has awakened in all of us the need for everybody, particularly farmers but also the general public, to be aware of the dangers on the family farm. We acknowledge that Senator Conway, as a result of the interview he heard on Clare FM, raised this issue in Seanad...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I welcome our guests. Mr. Martin O'Halloran mentioned that there were 2,500 farm visits per annum. How are the farms selected for visits? Are the visits announced? Does the farmer know in advance that a farm safety inspection is to take place? Where safety issues have been identified, is there a follow-up, and, if so, at what level? Would the representatives support the concept of a...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I have a follow-on question to the question on farmer's lung. Dr. Onada suggested that it was associated with mouldy hay. He went on to say that it was common in tillage and livestock farming.

Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I add my support for the legislation and compliment the Minister and the Department for pre-empting the decision of the Court of Appeal and for having been so well prepared to close off those loopholes as quickly as possible. The Minister appreciates that the people involved in the illicit drug trade are very unscrupulous and the sooner the Bill can be enacted the better it will be. I...

Seanad: Succession (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I applaud and compliment Senator Feargal Quinn for bringing forward this important legislation and generating debate. The debate is overdue. On many occasions in this House, Senator Quinn has been ahead of the Government in bringing forward relevant legislation. I extend my sympathy and that of the House to the family of the late Celine Cawley, whose death struck a chord with all of us....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on EU Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (11 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I join my colleagues in welcoming the Minister and thank him for the comprehensive report he has given to the committee. I appreciate the update on the Ibrahim Halawa case, an issue I have raised on a number of occasions. I commend the Minister for taking the initiative to meet Egyptian Government representatives and thank our diplomatic staff in Egypt for their ongoing efforts in this...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I support Senator Gerard P. Craughwell's call for a debate on bullying in the workforce.We are all hearing of more and more instances of serious bullying in the workplace with people's health being severely impacted. We must see if the legislation in this area is robust enough. A debate in the House would be appropriate. I thank Senator Barrett for his birthday wishes. It is only right and...

Seanad: Report of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on Cross-Border Police Co-operation and Illicit Trade: Statements (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I join in the welcome extended to the Minister of State to this important debate. As a Senator who has raised the issue of illicit trade, particularly diesel and fuel laundering, on a number of occasions in this House so it is appropriate for me to make a few brief comments. I join with colleagues in complimenting Senator Paul Coghlan, and Senator Jim Walsh and others, who were involved in...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I welcome very much the fact that the Minister, Deputy Charles Flanagan, had discussions yesterday with the assistant Egyptian Foreign Minister on the ongoing detention of an Irish citizen, Ibrahim Halawa. This young man, as we know, was only 17 years of age when he was detained during a peaceful protest in Egypt and he has been detained for over a year. As we know from correspondence many...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I thank Senator Walsh.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I call Senator Martin Conway.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: The Senator has exceeded his time. Senator Walsh, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I call Senator Martin Conway.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: Senator Conway, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I was about to interrupt the Senator.