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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I am only saying, a Chathaoirligh-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I did not call anybody in particular by that general name but I would call on people just to show basic manners, and if they have to be called out for bad behaviour, somebody has to do it sometime.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: Well said in many ways.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: That was the best contribution so far. Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: It is time we had a debate on flooding and on the measures to compensate those affected by the winter storms. We have all seen the footage of the floods, ruined homes and businesses and the Christmas plans that have been destroyed. There have been four Atlantic storms this year. However, there are two things that are predictable, severe weather and the pathetic response from Government....

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 195:In page 74, line 34, after “directive” to insert the following:“other than a request for the provision or continuance of artificially delivered nutrition and hydration”. I did not have an opportunity to welcome the Minister of State to the House and I do so now. Perhaps you could assist me with a matter, a Chathaoirligh. Senator Norris...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: Amendment No. 23. I had intended to move the amendment on Senator Quinn's behalf, as had Senator Norris.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I am aware of that.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I have been following the proceedings carefully.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: It may be. My understanding is that if an issue arises out of a discussion on Committee Stage that it can be moved on Report Stage. I hope that what I have said will suffice for such a discussion because the issues Senator Quinn raised were very important and it is important that they would be discussed. Senator Quinn raised the issues in the amendment and I raise them now.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: What I am asking you is, whether by virtue of adverting to it now, it will be possible for Senator Quinn to move the amendment on Report Stage because I am now bringing it into discussion on Committee Stage?

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I know the section is agreed but I am just bringing forward the issue at this point and I am asking whether Senator Quinn will be in a position to table the amendment on Report Stage.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I am just asking a question, a Chathaoirligh, namely, whether by virtue of raising it now myself and touching on the importance of the issue during Committee Stage, Senator Quinn might therefore be in a position to table the amendment on Report Stage.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I will move on.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: It was amendment No. 23 on page three of the amendment list. The amendment was not moved. My query, a Chathaoirligh-----

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I do not suggest we debate it, except to the extent that I have discussed it now. What I am wondering is whether that will suffice for the purpose of Senator Quinn bringing it up again on Report Stage.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: I thank all of the experts on Standing Orders here present. Amendment No. 195 amends section 67 on page 74. Currently, the Bill provides that an advance health care directive is legally binding only when it relates to the directive maker's refusal of treatment. Section 67(3)(b) states that a request for a specific treatment is not legally binding. This means that every decision against...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (9 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: The amendment I propose is restricted to requests for artificially delivered nutrition and hydration. With regard to any possible objection that this would involve unnecessary burdens for the patient towards the end of their life, it would be entirely possible to add any necessary qualifiers to the provision I propose. For example, it could be indicated that the guarantee to continue or...

Seanad: Charities and Voluntary Organisations: Statements (8 Dec 2015)

Rónán Mullen: Tá a fhios agam nach bhfuil mórán ama fágtha againn, ach ba bhreá liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis an Seanadóir Ó Murchú as an ábhar seo a ardú sa Seanad ar maidin. Tá sé fíor-tábhachtach go bpléimis é. It is to Senator Ó Murchú's credit that he raised this issue this morning and it is important...