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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: -----agree with that. Stop the nonsense.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: There is an attempt to stigmatise people who-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: And Caltra.

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Last Friday evening, I was in the town of Ballgar, near to my home place, taking part in a table quiz in support of a journey that was going to be made from Ballygar to bring important food, medical and other supplies to Ukraine. The following evening, I was cycling through Ballygar on my bike. I had previously had an idea in my head that this...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I will be very brief. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. This Bill is primarily about the transfer of functions from one Department to another in an area we all know about and that is important. There have been no amendments other than two tabled by me, which were ruled out of order. I will take this opportunity to say that no matter how apparently normal and necessary the provisions of a...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I had requested to come in.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I am grateful for the Chairperson's latitude.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I acknowledge my error in thinking that the Bill was to conclude on Report Stage today. I apologise for that misunderstanding on my part. My central point was that I am concerned about the ruling out of order of these amendments because I believe they were sufficiently relevant. I disagree with my colleague, Senator Seery Kearney, on that. She has, of course, grabbed the headline of the...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I am grateful.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Senator O’Loughlin mentioned Fórsa. In another context, I see that Fórsa raised €250,000 for the Ukraine appeal among its members, and that was topped up by a further €250,000, amounting to a €500,000. I say "Well done" to Fórsa and its members. The Senator raised a good point about the census. Although there is another dimension to this which...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Cuirim fáilte roimh mo chomhghleacaí ó Ghaillimh, an tAire Stáit, an Teachta Rabbitte. As we all know, this Bill essentially transfers responsibility for disability issues from the Department of Justice to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. My first observation is to express concern about the accumulation over time of...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: I think the Senator is being dismissive. It is relevant because this Bill amends the Health Act. That is a cheap shot and a weak Government reproach, instead of dealing with the substance of what I am bringing up, which is important. This might enlighten the Senator. Under the Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Act 2012, any political party which does not produce audited accounts...

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Does the Minister of State accept the validity of my comparison in respect of political parties that get more funding if they do not have audited accounts?

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: It is a good principle, is it not?

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Including HSE-funded lobby groups. That is the point.

Seanad: Humanitarian Support for Ukrainian Refugees: Statements (23 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I wish the Minister and the Government well as they lead the national response to this terrible crisis. There is a lot to give us hope when we see the generous response of the Irish people. Many of the Government's measures taken so far will also have people's full support. I will make a number of points. Some may appear to be critical. Some will be...

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I said here on a number of occasions that in good times and bad, even in a town which is struggling economically, you can always expect to see a thriving betting shop on the main street. I observed something late last year that caused me to modify that view. On a busy street in a provincial town that I sometimes pass through, I spotted that...

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: You could have gone each way.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Mar 2022)

Rónán Mullen: Circumstances require me to leave the Chamber but I will try to be back to hear the Leader's response to what I want to raise.In any event, I will pay attention to it. I want to raise a difficult issue that I do not like bringing up, to be frank, but which has to be spoken about. That is the plight of women in Ukraine who have been engaged to act as surrogates by Irish couples. These women...