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Seanad: Mortgage Credit (Loans and Bonds) Bill 2012: Second Stage (17 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: Six.

Seanad: Mortgage Credit (Loans and Bonds) Bill 2012: Second Stage (17 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: I have to accept there was an error on the part of the Chair.

Seanad: Mortgage Credit (Loans and Bonds) Bill 2012: Second Stage (17 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, for being with us. I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, to the House. Does he wish to speak now?

Seanad: Alcohol Consumption: Statements (Resumed) (17 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: I will take them now. I congratulate the Minister of State, welcome him to the Chamber and wish him well, as he has a major challenge on his hands. I am very pleased to hear he is to bring a set of proposals to the Government in the near future. Many issues have been covered, notably the devastation caused by alcohol to health and in families through domestic violence and child abuse....

Seanad: Alcohol Consumption: Statements (Resumed) (17 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: I would appreciate being given a few extra minutes on a future occasion.

Seanad: Alcohol Consumption: Statements (Resumed) (17 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: I just wanted to tell the Minister of State that the people, certainly their public representatives, are with him on this issue. We very much welcome the set of proposals he will bring to the Government. However, I urge him to look at the VAT system as it pertains to the sale of alcohol by the multiples.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: I thank-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: I join with previous speakers in complimenting and congratulating Judge Reilly on his report. I also congratulate the Minister, Deputy Shatter, for taking swift and serious action on the shortcomings in the Prison Service since he came to office. I understand that in his first week in office he visited St. Patrick?s Institution. We were all horrified at the level of shortcomings that were...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: I understand that it will be next year before a system will be in place to test drivers for drugs at the roadside. I urge the Minister, if at all possible, to bring forward the date for the introduction of the system. Many lives are being lost as a result of people driving under the influence of drugs. It is a serious situation and one that cannot be allowed to continue for much longer.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: That is a matter for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. I think it has been decided on by that committee.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: It is, actually.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: As it has been ruled out of order, the Senator cannot-----

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: That is outside the scope of the Bill.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: Amendments Nos. 5 and 6 are out of order as they involve a potential charge on the Exchequer. Amendment No. 7 is out of order because it is not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill. Amendment No. 8 is out of order because it involves a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: This is outside the scope of the Bill.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: Tá.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: We cannot allow the Senator to debate this matter further. The ruling is as stated. I understand a letter was sent by the Cathaoirleach informing the Senator that the amendments were being ruled out of order. One of the Senator's colleagues may have received it.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: I understand they would still be out of order.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2012)

Michael Mullins: The amendments may be resubmitted, but they would still be out of order because they involve a charge on the Exchequer.