Results 4,501-4,520 of 7,648 for speaker:Rónán Mullen
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 1: In page 8, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following:"(p) any communication, howsoever made, by a person specified in subsection (2)(a),(2)(b) and (2)(c) where the purpose of that communication is to disclose relevant wrongdoings.".I welcome the Minister back to the Seanad. As he knows, the last time this Bill was before the House, I tabled an amendment that I...
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: I thank the Minister for his response. However, I have to say I am not happy with it. I say that as somebody who has great respect for the Minister as a legislator and particular respect for his credentials in this area. Quite frankly, as I listened to his response to me, I could not help concluding he is quite aware that I am on to something here. I suggest he is quite sympathetic to...
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: It is a culture.
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: Can I respond to the Minister?
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: That is understood.
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: I am keen to accept the Minister's correction on the point that the Oireachtas Member would not have to disclose, and I wish to acknowledge the bona fides of the Minister in this regard. I said already that it was not a case of my ego being offended. However, I did not hear from the Minister that the Department had examined what happened in the case of the defence Bill. I remind the...
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: Yes.
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: I had hoped to call for a walk-through vote.
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 2: In page 9, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:" "relevant wrongdoings" are defined exclusively as follows:(a) the commission of an offence; (b) a miscarriage of justice; (c) non-compliance with a legal obligation; (d) health and safety threats; (e) misuse of public monies; (f) mismanagement by a public official; (g) damage to the environment; (h)...
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: Maybe the Minister has good news for me.
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: In light of the Minister's response, I am happy to press the amendment.I would like to facilitate Senator Byrne, if that is possible.
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: I want to respond.
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: The Minister said something very positive. Did I hear him say he has now withdrawn everything?
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: I am grateful to the Minister.
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: I very much welcome what the Minister has offered. I presume the offer stands regardless of whether Senator Byrne says what he says or I press the amendment.
- Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: I am pressing the amendment.
- Seanad: Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (18 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: I welcome the Bill and congratulate Senator Craughwell for the amendment he brought forward seeking a Government health warning and Senator Darragh O'Brien for the amendment brought forward by the Fianna Fáil Senators today. I wish both those amendments had been accepted because they were excellent amendments dealing with the issues of a Government health warning and Government...
- Seanad: Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (18 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: We have important issues to wrestle with. I congratulate those who put forward amendments. I welcome the Government's legislation but hope the gambling control legislation will come soon.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (17 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht teacht isteach anseo chun déileáil leis an gceist atá ardaithe agam. The last time I raised a Commencement matter, I asked the Minister to explain the expenditure by the Saolta hospital group on public relations consultants. The Minister kindly responded by sending me a letter dated 12 February. I think he was attending the European...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (17 Feb 2015)
Rónán Mullen: That is understood. However, the Minister told me the report would be available-----