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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment and Youth Unemployment: Discussion (18 Sep 2012)

Michael Mullins: I missed part of the meeting but I look forward to reading that document. Obviously, it has been a very positive session and there is much food for thought in everything said, particularly those very strong words from Liam Griffin. I could see how he was successful on the hurling field. We have many issues to address. The banking situation is certainly one that exercises the minds of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment and Youth Unemployment: Discussion (18 Sep 2012)

Michael Mullins: There is much food for thought and I very much appreciate everybody's contributions.

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: Senator Cullinane is next.

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: Of course.

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: Please allow Senator Byrne to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: Allow the Minister to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: Senator Cullinane, you had an opportunity to make a contribution. Please allow the Minister to speak without interruption.

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: Amendment No. 16 has been ruled out of order as it would impose a potential charge on the Exchequer. Amendment No. 16 not moved.

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: The Minister, without interruption.

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: As it is now 5 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Seanad of this day: "That section 47 is hereby agreed to and that, in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed to in Committee; that that the Schedule and Title are hereby agreed to in Committee; that the Bill is hereby reported to the House without amendment;...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: It is not often that I agree with Senator Cullinane but I agree with much of what he said about the comments by the International Monetary Fund on State benefits. Senator Michael D'Arcy made a very good contribution, when he called for a conversation on how we spend and spread State payments and benefits. I appeal to the Leader to take his comments on board because we should have that...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: I support the call for every effort to be made to resolve the trainee pilot situation. However, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the Government did not cause this problem. I have no doubt but that the Minister will meet the trainee pilots and I hope a satisfactory solution can be found. What the cadets require is the facility to complete their training, but the issue of the moneys...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: I support Senator Zappone in deploring the appalling waste of time here in the House last Thursday.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: The discourtesy shown to the Tánaiste is not acceptable-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: We gave ammunition to those who wish to abolish the Seanad and I hope we can be much more productive in the future in this House. I welcome the infrastructure projects announced this morning by the Government. These will bring much needed employment to the country. I particularly welcome the funding for the N17-N18 Gort to Tuam road, which is 57 km of motorway that will bypass Clarenbridge,...

Seanad: Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (12 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response to Members' contributions.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (12 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister. I agree that we need a comprehensive debate on the constitutional convention. We lost an opportunity this morning to make a good start. We lost one hour in which Members could have made significant contributions to this debate. I know the Leader indicated that he would provide additional time after the motion had been passed to flesh out the issue. We damaged the...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (12 Jul 2012)

Michael Mullins: It is because the register of electors will be used to select the 66 citizens. The register of electors must be looked at in the future. I suggest the Minister must ensure that we have a better way of compiling the register. Citizens who are entitled to be on register, but are not on it have a justifiable grievance that they cannot be considered for selection as one of the 66 citizens to...