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

Michael Mullins: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive outline of the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: I support my colleague Senator Healy Eames. People are frustrated and concerned that it is taking so long for the arms of the State to bring to book many of the people who caused so much misery in this country. We would all like to see the justice system moving much faster to resolve some of the ongoing situations. I join with other speakers in welcoming the clarity that has emerged from...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: Sinn Féin must tell the people there will be more austerity if we vote "No".

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: My question for the Leader is-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: Could we please have a bit of honesty from Sinn Féin on the treaty debate?

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: I want a bit of honesty from people in my constituency too who are advocating a "No" vote but who have a vested interest in seeing chaos across Europe and money leave the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: My question to the Leader is a follow-up to Senator Healy Eames's question on clarity from the Minister for Justice-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: -----and Equality about where we are at in the prosecutions that may or may not arise as a result of the banking crisis.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: I disagree with Senator Denis O'Donovan that another debate on the fiscal treaty, following the one that took place last week, is required. The time has come to go out and press the flesh. We must get the message across that the treaty is vital for the future of the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: Moreover, we need to counteract some of the misleading information from Sinn Féin on the European Stability Mechanism and insist on its members respectindg the independence of the referendum commission.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: Will the Deputy Leader invite the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, to come to the House in the coming weeks to update us on developments in regard to the jobs plan? Significant progress has been made in recent months, but it is important that this House have an opportunity to contribute further to the debate on how we should proceed in encouraging job...

Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: With less than two weeks to go to the referendum day on 31 May, it is important to have a debate in the House on the importance of the treaty to Ireland, to the future of our country and to the stability of the euro. The first reason for voting "Yes" to the treaty is that it promotes good housekeeping. Passing the treaty will prevent future Governments from spending and borrowing...

Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: Geographically, yes, but not economically.

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (17 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: The main party spokespersons have ten minutes and all other Senators have six minutes. I plan to call on the Minister to reply at 1.35 p.m.

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (17 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: We all wish the Minister well in his work on behalf of the country.

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (17 May 2012)

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

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: I support Senator Gilroy in his initiative on suicide, which the House should support. It affects every community the length and breadth of the country and the more we highlight the issue and discuss how we can provide adequate funding to tackle the problem, the better. I am pleased to welcome the Taoiseach's announcement of 150 jobs in Merit Medical in Galway. Ireland is attracting...

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (17 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: I welcome the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: I would not claim to have the amount of influence that Senator Ó Clochartaigh is attributing to me-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Michael Mullins: -----but I welcome the fact that the illegal occupation of Eyre Square was ended peacefully this morning. I compliment the Garda Síochána on the manner in which it was handled. It is a much used amenity site in the centre of Galway city and it was being illegally occupied. It was in the interests of everyone that it is ended. I support my colleague, Senator Catherine Noone, on her call...