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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Library Projects (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Minister for his reply, although I am disappointed. I had hoped that out of the ¤5 million being allocated by the Department this year, funding could be found for Ballinasloe branch library. Will the Minister examine the Ballinasloe case? The county council is committed to the project and there is huge support in the town for it. Ballinasloe Town Council is particularly...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Library Projects (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I assume the Minister wold be supportive of the town council funding the project.

Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the European Council: Statements (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the European Council: Statements (26 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I join with my colleague, Senator Leyden, in welcoming the Minister of State to the House and to thank her for a highly comprehensive report on progress being made to date under the Irish Presidency. I compliment her on how well she always represents our country and to marvel at the significant workload she is carrying on behalf of the country. Members are having this discussion today...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Social Entrepreneurship: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I thank the delegates for their fantastic and stimulating presentations. My first question is directed to Mr. Coughlan and relates to his organisation's recommendations. I am aware his organisation has met previously with the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Has there been any indication from the Department that it is looking favourably at the recommendation that a...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I ask for the Chair's indulgence with regard to an issue I wish to raise. I know the Cathaoirleach is a sports-loving person. On Sunday next, my home town of Ballinasloe will play in an all-Ireland club final in Croke Park against the Kerry champions, Kenmare.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: We are in danger of being seriously under strength because one of our star players is serving with the Irish peacekeeping mission in Lebanon and is, unfortunately, unable to secure unpaid leave to enable him to play.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: The Army authorities have been very accommodating up to now. The difficulty arose because the semi-final had to be replayed on two occasions and the player in question took his leave at the time the final was fixed for originally. Will the Leader intervene with the Minister for Defence and the Army authorities to secure three day's unpaid leave -----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: ----- for this man. This young fellow is a role model for young people. Sport is very -----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: There is huge hype in the town of Ballinasloe this weekend and it would be a shame if this young fellow could not realise his ambition of being in Croke Park on the biggest occasion in his sporting career to date.

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: As the Minister needs to keep a commitment later today, I propose to call him next if that is okay with other speakers.

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I am sure the Minister will respond on that in his contribution.

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of Health, Deputy James Reilly.

Seanad: Suspension of Standing Orders: Motion (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I move: That, not withstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, on Thursday 21st February, 2013 Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended.

Seanad: Suspension of Standing Orders: Motion (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I move: That, not withstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, on Thursday 21st February, 2013 Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Colm Burke. Like other speakers, I wish to refer to the apology given by the Taoiseach last night. The date 19 February 2013 will forever be remembered as the day on which a very bright light was necessarily shone on a very dark chapter of Ireland's history. I applaud the Taoiseach for taking a period of two weeks to...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Colm Burke. Like other speakers, I wish to refer to the apology given by the Taoiseach last night. The date 19 February 2013 will forever be remembered as the day on which a very bright light was necessarily shone on a very dark chapter of Ireland's history. I applaud the Taoiseach for taking a period of two weeks to...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I agree with a great deal of what Senator Jim Walsh stated about benchmarking in the public service and the need to examine the salaries, rates of pay and allowances of everyone in the service, from politicians right down. The country is seriously broken and there is a massive deficit between income and expenditure. Unless we bite the bullet now, we will be obliged to grapple with this...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: On the day that the team from the "Operation Transformation" television programme is before the Joint Committee on Health and Children, I ask the Leader to arrange an urgent debate on the recently published report by the Seanad consultation committee on lifestyle changes which could prevent one third of cancers. This short and snappy report highlights some interesting statistics, for...