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Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Rónán Mullen: The Senator has led the way on that. The second thing is equally important. Only this week, we heard a report of how judges had said the Legislature had waited for too long, left it for too long or failed for too long to legislate. I have wondered why our judges are making judgments on what the Legislature seeks to do. There is supposed to be a separation of powers. However, the point is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Dec 2022)

Rónán Mullen: We had a debate recently on nursing home care, to which I contributed. I would like us to continue that debate on the care of older people in nursing homes and home care settings early in the new year. Yesterday, the Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group welcomed Trinity College Dublin's Professor of Medical Gerontology, Desmond O'Neill. Many people will remember Professor O'Neill for his...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Dec 2022)

Rónán Mullen: My words will be brief, following on from the excellent and well-deserved tributes from my colleagues, Senators McGahon and O'Sullivan. I would also like, on behalf of my group, and personally, to extend my sympathies to Aileen and all the family. I, too, had the privilege of serving alongside Terry during that term from 2011 to 2016. In rising to pay tribute to a person whom I got to like...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Abortion Services (29 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Go raibh míle maith agat agus cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I welcome the Minister of State although it has to be said that the issue I am raising today has nothing to do with international road transport and logistics or with postal policy and Eircodes. That is not to take from the Minister of State's very fine contribution as a politician and as a Minister pf State....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Abortion Services (29 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. What is going on is that the Government is driven by the advice promoted by campaigning groups that prioritise ease of access over various threats to women's health and well-being. I mentioned the issue of safeguarding, but the physical risks to women's health associated with telemedicine abortion should be also addressed. If no physical...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: My amendment is in this group but I am happy to wait for the Minister's response.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I am happy to wait if I am allowed to come in afterwards.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I welcome the Minister. I thank him for his engagement, and that of his officials, with me and other Senators, which arose out of concerns I raised on Committee Stage regarding a number of issues, including the one that is the subject of this amendment. It is fair to say that the Minister and I both clarified our thinking, to judge by the difference between the language in the Bill on...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 16: In page 64, lines 27 and 28, to delete “her pregnancy” and substitute “the unborn child”.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: We will check the record to see whether Senator Dooley has said it about anybody else.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Maybe Senator Dooley will be there.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I welcome the Minister of State. I also welcome the departing students and visitors from the Gallery because it struck me as I was listening that we are talking about a society that cares for everybody and includes people at all stages at life. People at the other end of life need nursing home care for various reasons. It is not always possible for families to care for elderly loved ones...

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: In terms of the funding, yes.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I am not talking about the neglect of persons. I am talking about the issue of neglecting the financial needs.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I am delighted to give clarity. I was referring to neglecting the financial needs. By funding one sector advantageously compared with the other, then by definition that is neglecting the financial needs of the lesser funded sector. I am not accusing anybody of neglecting people at a personal level. However, there are consequences to under-funding and there is a funding issue around...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Déanaim comhbhrón le muintir Vicky Phelan freisin agus le muintir an Dr. Éamon Phoenix – go ndéana Dia trócaire orthu. Rinne an Dr. Phoenix sár-obair mar a luaite. In response to what my friend, Senator Conway, had to say, I will point out that everybody dies with dignity. The question always is whether people's dignity is respected. Nothing...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: One of the most fundamental freedoms we enjoy as citizens of a democracy is freedom of expression. That is one of the things that marks us out from countries like China and many others that disregard human rights constantly. People are free in our society to express their thoughts freely, subject to the minimum of restrictions. The real test of our tolerance as people is our willingness to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I just wanted to put that on the record. It is important that we scrutinise this legislation carefully in the coming weeks-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Rónán Mullen: -----to see if it does indeed get the balance right.The scrutiny is only beginning.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Rónán Mullen: We would all want to wish Rishi Sunak the very best as he takes the helm in Britain. Let us hope that his term as Prime Minister will be one where there is a restoration in the quality of British-Irish relations. Let us hope that we are now entering a period of stability and greater rapprochement and understanding. Hopefully there can be important dialogue about issues such as the Troubles...