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Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Minister. The debate will proceed with spokespersons having five minutes each for their contribution. I call on Senator Thomas Byrne first.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: As no other Senators have indicated they wish to speak-----

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: He is worried about his seat.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I am sure the Cathaoirleach will not prevent me from supporting Senator van Turnhout's call for a full debate in the Seanad on the report on children who died while in the care of the State, which is to be published this afternoon. As the Senator rightly said, it is a damning report and an indictment of all of us and of society. A debate is required, and processes need to be established to...

Seanad: UNESCO Convention Ratification (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, to the House.

Seanad: UNESCO Convention Ratification (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, for his responses to Senator Healy Eames.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to the House.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: The Senator's time has concluded.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I have given the Senator great leeway.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I call on the Minister of State.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: Senator MacSharry is repeating himself.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: The final word from the Minister of State.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: That clarifies the situation. I thank the Minister of State. I now call my constituency colleague, Senator Lorraine Higgins.

Seanad: Míbhuntáiste Oideachasúil (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock.

Seanad: Míbhuntáiste Oideachasúil (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Míbhuntáiste Oideachasúil (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I have allowed the Senator great latitude.

Seanad: Míbhuntáiste Oideachasúil (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: A final question, Senator Ó Domhnaill.

Seanad: Míbhuntáiste Oideachasúil (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Minister of State for attending.

Seanad: Míbhuntáiste Oideachasúil (19 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: Yes, a final word.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: Having called for a debate on the situation in Syria last Tuesday, I would like to support strongly my colleagues who have echoed that call this morning and who want an urgent debate in this House. We must fear that a similar situation to what happened in Bosnia in the early 1990s could happen in Syria. The matter must be discussed urgently in the House. I call for a debate on obstacles to...