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Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I wish to add my words of congratulations and applause to the Minister for his courage and determination in bringing forward this very important legislation. It came as no surprise to us that the tobacco industry, which is a multi-billion euro industry, would use all its resources and tactics to try to stop the passage of this legislation. The Bill being passed, which was initiated in the...

Seanad: National Car Testing System: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: I call the Leader.

Seanad: National Car Testing System: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Car Testing System: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: That is agreed.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of the Europe 2020 Strategy: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: In deputising for my colleague, Senator Noone, I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs to the House and compliment him on the excellent work he is doing and on his superb efforts in promoting our country abroad. As he outlined, Europe 2020 is the European Union's ten year jobs and growth strategy. It was launched in 2010 to create the conditions for smart,...

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of the Europe 2020 Strategy: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Michael Mullins: Ar leath uair tar éis a deich, maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: It is 40% less than Brian Cowen got.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: I support Senator Naughton's call for investment in UHG's accident and emergency department. Its facilities are not fit for purpose. The sooner the investment is provided, the sooner those who need the services that we would all like to see for Galway and its surrounding counties will get them. I welcome the IDA's recent announcement of a five-year Ireland strategy, which aims to attract...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Role and Interaction of GAA with the Diaspora: GAA (25 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: I join in the words of welcome to the uachtarán and the ard stiúrthóir. In particular, I congratulate Mr. Liam O'Neill on a wonderful presidency and the very fine contribution he has made to the organisation during his presidency. The presentation highlighted an amazing success story, namely, the fact the GAA, an amateur organisation, has managed to spread the organisation...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: I join colleagues in congratulating the Irish cricket team on its result this morning. As a small nation of 4.5 million people, we fare extraordinarily well and today's performance by our cricketers against the United Arab Emirates was fantastic.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: I also welcome the CSO figures this morning which show very strong growth in employment which is likely to continue in the next few years. As we head towards full employment, we need to assess how well equipped we are with the skills required by the many companies now locating here. I ask the Leader to organise a debate in the Seanad with the Minister of State with special responsibility...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion (25 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: Not this evening.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: I take this opportunity to welcome the fantastic announcement made by Apple yesterday to invest €680 million in its new data centre in Athenry, County Galway. It will be the largest centre in Europe owned by the company. The investment is a major vote of confidence in Ireland, particularly in the west of Ireland. It is also evidence of the commitment by IDA Ireland and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the positive response from the residents in Derrydonnell. Last night they responded positively to the professional approach by the Apple organisation that met all of them. I call on the state agencies to redouble their efforts and to build on their success. I hope they will attract a major industry to Ballinasloe. It is a town that has all the necessary services and a workforce...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: I almost did.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: I strongly agree with Senator Keane in calling for a full debate on drugs, the drug culture and the availability of drugs. Garda resources and policing are very much linked to crime. Gangland crime in Dublin is linked to the drugs culture. In rural parts of the country the majority of crime is linked in some way or other to the drugs culture and industry. It is a major industry and...

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: Amendments Nos. 2 to 13, inclusive, 20 and 138 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: Amendments Nos. 14 to 16, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: Is amendment No. 14 being pressed?

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Feb 2015)

Michael Mullins: That is perfectly understood.