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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: I very much welcome the breaking news from Galway of the safe recovery of Mr. Frank Helly, a gentleman who was very involved in sporting and community activities and who had gone missing from a nursing home over the weekend. He was found safe and well. He is very well regarded throughout the county of Galway. Thank God he has been reunited with his family. I wish every success to two...

Seanad: Turf-cutting: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his comprehensive contribution. We all accept that the Minister, on taking up this portfolio and being handed a file that had been left unattended on a desk for a decade, was given a hospital pass. He has done a good job in attempting to address this very difficult and sensitive issue. I welcome that Senators are unanimous in stating...

Seanad: Turf-cutting: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Turf-cutting: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Minister. As the first spokesperson is not present I call Senator Sean D. Barrett.

Seanad: Turf-cutting: Statements (19 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan and invite him to address the Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: ----- when two fine young ladies, namely, Lorraine Ryan and Sinead Keane-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: ----- under manager Tony Ward brought two trophies to the west and gave us a great lift. I hope the Mayo people do the same on Sunday.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: I ask the Leader to organise a debate on mental health services with the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, with particular reference to the implementation of A Vision for Change. Members will be aware of the great concern in east County Galway and Ballinasloe in particular following the HSE's recent decision to close 22 acute beds in St. Brigid's Hospital in Ballinasloe. Last night...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: I ask the House to join me in congratulating a 16-year old young lady, Malala Yousafzai, who was in Dublin last night to receive the Ambassador of Conscience award from Amnesty International. She was shot in the head by the Taliban because she asserted her right to be educated. She should be an example to all young people.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: She spoke about how the world could be educated against violence, torture and child labour. She should be an example to all of us. We need to educate our young people in schools about the horrors of war, violence and child labour. I join Senator Bacik in calling for a debate on the horrific situation that continues to evolve in Syria. As a Parliament we need to keep the pressure on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: That is not what he said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retention of 9% VAT Rate: Discussion with Restaurants Association of Ireland (17 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the delegation, particularly Mr. Cummins, who comes from the same part of the country as me. I come from the eastern part of the county, where the situation is different from the picture painted by Deputy Kyne in the city of Galway and the west of the county. It is a much more challenging business in the east of the county. Mr. Cummins described some of the restaurants as being...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retention of 9% VAT Rate: Discussion with Restaurants Association of Ireland (17 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: People are coming from all over the world - Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retention of 9% VAT Rate: Discussion with Restaurants Association of Ireland (17 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: There will not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retention of 9% VAT Rate: Discussion with Restaurants Association of Ireland (17 Sep 2013)

Michael Mullins: I hope we will be able to prolong their stay and keep them for the October fair in Ballinasloe. I very much welcome the fact that the Chairman has indicated that he will bring the relevant Departments together to see how skills shortages and the shortage of chefs can be addressed. It seems ludicrous that so many people are emigrating when there are obvious career opportunities for young...

Seanad: An Bille um an Tríú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cúirt Achomhairc) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: Senator Martin Conway has eight minutes' speaking time.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: On behalf of the State we should thank them and congratulate them on the huge effort they have put in to ensure we have a substantially increased number of visitors to our country this summer.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: I support the call in respect of the publication of the McManus report. It is important that we be confident that State-funded organisations are providing safe and legal information to the women of this country. I will say no more on the matter. I agree with Senator White that Enterprise Ireland's annual report paints a very positive picture of the country turning the corner with regard to...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: Absolutely. Senator White has done this House some service. I hope the document she has produced will provide encouragement for the future to the many female entrepreneurs in Ireland. I join colleagues in wishing the Cathaoirleach, the Members and all the staff of the House a safe and enjoyable holiday. I hope many of them will get an opportunity to enjoy many of The Gathering events...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Michael Mullins: That is not a point of order.