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Seanad: Euroscience Open Forum 2012: Statements (14 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: In deputising for my colleague, Senator Clune, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, and compliment him on the fine job he is doing as Minister of State with responsibility for research and innovation. It is appropriate we would have the opportunity in the Seanad to discuss the forthcoming Euroscience Open Forum, which is to be held in Dublin. This forum, as the Minister of...

Seanad: Referendum on the Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (14 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the opportunity to make a statement in the aftermath of the recent referendum on the Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution. All Members - certainly those on this side of the House – welcome the outcome of the referendum. I acknowledge the efforts of the Government parties which campaigned very strongly for a "Yes" vote, as well as the strong support of Fianna Fáil during the...

Seanad: Referendum on the Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (14 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: In time, I have no doubt the Government will secure a successful outcome to the negotiations on the debt crisis. I thank the people for the strong support they gave in the referendum. I was pleased that in Galway East almost 64% voted in favour of the treaty. It will not solve all of the country's problems, but it gives us grounds to continue the work of economic recovery commenced by the...

Seanad: Referendum on the Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (14 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: Senator Power did very well.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: Will the Leader consider a debate on how inquests are conducted, particularly in cases of suicide? We attended a presentation in the audio-visual room recently by a group campaigning for increased sensitivity in the Coroner's Court in the holding of inquests in cases of suicide. Obviously, it is a very harrowing and difficult time for families. We must ask ourselves whether such inquests...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: Government amendments Nos. 2, 5, 6, 9 and 10 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: Government amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences Against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I apologise for interrupting the Senator, but the proceedings must now be suspended in accordance with the order of the House. Progress reported; Committee to sit again.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I join Senator Darragh O'Brien in welcoming our Bahraini visitors to the House and support the call for justice for the medics who are to go on trial later this week. I am sure the Taoiseach and Tánaiste would very much support the call being made in the House today. Furthermore, on a humanitarian basis, I wish to call for a debate in this House on the worsening situation in Syria. We are...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I support the call by my colleague, Senator Conway, for a debate with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, about The Gathering in 2013. This event has huge potential to bring many hundreds of thousands of people to Ireland. It will be good for local communities and will revitalise them. It will certainly generate badly needed investment and spending....

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: It will also have a significant impact on health and people's ability to take exercise. I very much welcome the fact that 20 km of cycle ways will be provided along the old N6, from Ballinasloe to Athlone. A sum of €470,000 will be invested there. It will be hugely important to our area.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: My initial request to the Leader was that we have a discussion on The Gathering, in support of the request made by my colleague, Senator Conway. I also welcome very much the very positive initiative that will support and supplement the wonderful tourism amenities we have in east County Galway.

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: As there are no further speakers, I call the Minister of State to respond.

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: Is that agreed? Agreed. As business is ordered for 5.45 p.m., I propose the suspension of the House until that time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I thank the Senator. The Minister of State might be afraid the Senator would campaign against it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I join Senator Leyden in welcoming the recent launch of the air ambulance service based in Athlone. It is a commitment by the Government to provide a top-class health care service. I know the new service has been welcomed by everybody along the western seaboard. I also welcome the decision of the Irish people in the recent referendum. People voted for certainty, stability, recovery and the...

Seanad: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, to the House and invite her to address Members.