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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: Yes, I do, but I wish first to note that I was particularly pleased with the response I received to my queries yesterday from the CEO of the west and north west group of hospitals.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: He said the situation would be absolutely clear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: I would appreciate the same respect from Senator MacSharry that I gave him.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: Mr. Bill Maher made it absolutely clear to me that no service reconfiguration options had been recommended or approved by the board of the west and north west hospital group or by senior management. Feasibility studies have not even been carried out. Speculation at this early stage in the process is unhelpful and upsetting to patients and staff.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: Last Friday a meeting took place in my local hospital-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: I am pleased to tell the House today that different models, including midwife-led units co-located with existing----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: I am pleased to share with Senator MacSharry the fact that Portiuncula Hospital will not only retain its obstetrician-led service but is also being considered for a midwife-led service. Two new obstetricians will be appointed there in the near future.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: More scaremongering.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: I join with Senators in wishing our colleague, Senator David Norris, a very speedy recovery. We look forward to having him back among us very soon. The events of the past 24 hours show how difficult political life is and how quickly the story moves on with the announcement of the new appointments this morning. It is appropriate that we would pay tribute to the work of Deputy Shatter as...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: -----a wider debate is needed on the entire medical card system and whether there is a need for a change in the legislation. It is wrong and I believe it would be appropriate for every child and person with a long-term and incurable disability to be granted a medical card as a matter of right-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: -----irrespective of the parents' income levels. However, a change in legislation is required to bring that about. This is why the Minister should come into the House and have a wider debate on the entire medical card issue, on how it could be made fairer and to ensure that situations such as those outlined on "The Late Late Show" broadcast the other night simply do not happen again.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: It is only right that people with long-term disabilities whose medical situation will not change should be granted such cards by right.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: Sinn Féin would know all about that.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: I join with colleagues in deploring the awful situation in Nigeria. It is true to say that Boko Haram is one of the worst terrorist organisations to emerge in recent times and that this is a major issue that needs an international response. We can only imagine the distress being experienced by the parents of all of the missing children in Nigeria. It is incumbent on all democratically...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: I compliment Mr. Giambrone on a very fine presentation. It highlights the huge effects that the lack of legal gender recognition presents for young people under 18 years of age. The Government is expressing its willingness to consider lowering the age of legal recognition to 16 years with parental consent. Would he still have a concern regarding people under the age of 16 years and how...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: I certainly concur with everything Senator O'Donnell has said. I have been reading the documentation in respect of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill and agree it is unacceptable that people with hearing impairments who have considerable difficulty in a court situation do not have access to sufficient Irish Sign Language interpreters. As for jury service, which also is a...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: The fact that one cannot use an extra person.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: Where countries fall way behind what is expected in reviews, what sanctions, if any, are taken?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Irish Compliance with International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Discussion (6 May 2014)

Michael Mullins: As Senator Ó Clochartaigh noted, this is an important meeting. I am concerned that recognising the Traveller community as an ethnic minority would be a backward step given the integration that has taken place over the years. I worked previously in the personnel department of a business where I hired members of the Travelling community who integrated very well into the workforce. They...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Michael Mullins: I join in the welcome to the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Oisín Quinn, as well as to Senator Mary White's visitors whom she introduced. In her contribution she mentioned the cuts that had to be made in the past three budgets, but she forgot to remind the House of the reasons all of those cuts were necessary and the appalling mess left behind for the Government to tidy up. I welcome...