Results 621-640 of 2,118 for speaker:Michael Mullins

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)

Michael Mullins: The information brought to the attention of the House this afternoon by Senator Jillian van Turnhout is truly shocking and alarming. I certainly support her call to invite the Minister for Health to the House urgently to discuss the use of the dangerous chemicals she described. Anything that puts the health of young children and children with autism at risk is certainly to be treated with...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Michael Mullins: The Seanad has frequently discussed illegal activity, including smuggling and diesel laundering. A new and sinister activity known as petrol stretching, which involves the mixing of kerosine with petrol, is reaching epidemic proportions in western and Border counties. This fuel is causing severe damage to vehicles, imposing significant financial burdens on people and putting livelihoods at...

Seanad: Direct Provision System: Motion (17 Sep 2014)

Michael Mullins: You have one minute left.

Seanad: Direct Provision System: Motion (17 Sep 2014)

Michael Mullins: Before we begin, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ó Ríordáin, to the House. It is his first visit since his recent promotion on which I congratulate him and wish him well.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Michael Mullins: I rise today to seek the support of the Leader and the Minister for Foreign Affairs to have an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Galway man in Germany reopened. Matthew Fitzpatrick from Portumna in County Galway was aged 34 when he was found dead in his flat in Mannheim on 11 December 2010. The autopsy conducted by the German authorities indicated that he died by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Gaza - Middle East Peace Process: Palestinian and Israeli Ambassadors (3 Sep 2014)

Michael Mullins: I join in the welcome to the ambassador. I accept and recognise Israel's right to defend its people. All right-thinking people would regard the actions taken, in particular the damage done to schools and hospitals, as being disproportionate. Any other description would be less than accurate. I was hopeful earlier when I heard the Palestinian ambassador's anxiety to get peace negotiations...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Gaza - Middle East Peace Process: Palestinian and Israeli Ambassadors (3 Sep 2014)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the ambassador and his delegation and join in extending the sympathy of the Irish people to the families of the more than 2,000 people on both sides who lost their lives unnecessarily. I hope the recently negotiated ceasefire will help to bring about a situation in which not another life will be lost. The ambassador raised a major concern I have - I may have misunderstood him,...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: I ask the Senator to conclude.

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: Second last.

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Leader, Senator Maurice Cummins, for arranging this discussion. In welcoming the Minister, I congratulate him on his recent appointment and wish him well in what is a very challenging role. It is essential that we give these matters - the situations in Gaza and Ukraine - the time and consideration necessary, which is why I very much supported the recall of the Seanad. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: I join in welcoming the people from the Irish Deaf Society in the Visitors' Gallery this morning. While this side of the House will probably not support the proposed amendment to the Order of Business, I assure them that we are doing everything possible to see if funding can be restored to the advocacy group. It is critical to the organisation. All Members on this side of the House are...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Seirbhísí Eitilte (16 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe McHugh, to the House and congratulate him on his recent appointment and wish him well over the next year and a half.

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Voluntary Sector Funding (16 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the new Minister of State, Deputy Paudie Coffey.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Voluntary Sector Funding (16 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Senator. This is the first visit of the Minister of State, Deputy Paudie Coffey, to the Chamber to deal with matters on the Adjournment. I wish him well in his new role.

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: I want to join in the congratulations to the Minister and his officials on steering another very significant Bill through the House. It is legislation that will be welcomed very much by migrant workers. I believe we have shown our willingness to protect the most vulnerable and to ensure that people who come to our shores to find employment are treated with respect and dignity. I compliment...

Seanad: Eye Care: Motion (16 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: I join in the words of welcome to the Minister. I congratulate him on his appointment and wish him well in what is a very challenging Department and in the many challenges he will face in the coming year and a half. I know he is well up for the job and we in this House have every confidence that he will deliver. I congratulate my colleague, Senator Martin Conway, on bringing forward this...

Seanad: Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, and congratulate him on his promotion. As he began his national political career in this House, we are delighted to have him here. Before we commence, I remind colleagues that Members may speak only once on an amendment on Report Stage, except for the proposer who may reply to the discussion on it....

Seanad: Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: I join in the tributes and thanks extended to the Minister for steering the legislation.

Seanad: Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2014)

Michael Mullins: It is looking ominous. We can see what a good job the Minister has done when all sides of the House are supportive. As Senator Quinn has said, the Bill will be good for consumers and ensure robust competition. The Minister has done a major service to preserve competition and protect the consumer. I wish him continued success for the remaining life of the Government. As previous speakers...