Results 921-940 of 2,118 for speaker:Michael Mullins

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Situation in Syria and the Philippines: Discussion with UNICEF Ireland (20 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: I welcome Mr. Peter Power and Ms Nikita White. I have not sat through a more moving and distressing presentation since I became a member of this committee. I commend them on the work they have done. I saw the RTE programme the other night which has done a good deal to heighten awareness among people of the appalling situation. The witnesses spoke about the close association people have...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: I strongly support the call made by Senator Barrett for a debate with the Minister for Justice and Equality in respect of white collar crime. People in this country are rightly outraged that it is taking so long for anybody to be brought to book for the hardships imposed on them through recklessness within the financial services industry. I hope the settlement by J. P. Morgan will provide...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: Is that agreed?

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: Is it agreed that Report Stage be taken on Thursday subject to the clarification given by the Leader? Agreed.

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: I would like to welcome the Trinity College Dublin economic students in the Gallery who attended for the debate. They are very welcome and I hope they enjoyed the past few hours.

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: To which section?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: I join in extending our sympathy to Senator Eamonn Coghlan on the death of his mother and in extending my good wishes to our friend and colleague, Senator Harte. I hope he will make a very speedy recovery and that we will have his good humour and wit back in this House before very long. Our thoughts are with him and his family at this very difficult time. I join in the joy to see our friend...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: I support the call for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney, to be invited come before the House at his earliest convenience in order to discuss a number of matters relating to agriculture. One of those matters - to which Senator Mullen referred - relates to the position regarding the cattle export company TLT International. What is happening in that regard is...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: Even minor transgressions can have serious financial consequences for farmers. I am informed that the attitude of some inspectors leaves a great deal to be desired. The farming organisations have called for the establishment of a yellow card system whereby penalties would not kick in until a number of such cards have been accumulated. It is grossly unfair that advance notice of inspections...

Seanad: Electricity Transmission Network: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: The Minister has approximately 15 minutes remaining.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (13 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: I, too, thank Mr. Kelly for his presentation. It is difficult to comprehend the scale of this disaster. I pay tribute to the rapid response of Ireland as a small country. Like previous speakers, I, too, would be concerned about the quickness of some of our larger European partners and other countries worldwide in terms of response and contribution. Ireland can be proud of its being the...

Seanad: Electricity Transmission Network: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: The Senator should be careful not to refer to people who are outside the House who can be easily identified.

Seanad: Electricity Transmission Network: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: Will the Senator please keep to the motion.

Seanad: Electricity Transmission Network: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: I do not think that is a point of order.

Seanad: Electricity Transmission Network: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: I will have to call time.

Seanad: Electricity Transmission Network: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: I call Senator Mark Daly who has six minutes.

Seanad: Electricity Transmission Network: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Senator. I call on Senator Norris and he has six minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

Michael Mullins: We send him our sincere congratulations and continued success and hope he gets to that magic figure of 5,000.