Results 41-60 of 234 for speaker:Michael Mulcahy

Pension Provisions. (11 May 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to provide pensions to Irish missionaries who live in developing countries and who do not intend to return to Ireland. [17303/06]

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on this important Bill. All Members will wish to act together in a responsible fashion to amend the law on statutory rape. As the legal background to the issue is well known at this stage, I do not propose to repeat it. I concur with the reasoning set out by the Minister this morning and his cautionary comments on the difficulties that will arise...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (2 Jun 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: As this debate takes place, the Supreme Court is deciding whether a person convicted under the section found to be unconstitutional should be released. We await its judgment and should, of course, let it deliberate without any influence or interference. In so far as some Members of this House may have made comments, in a sense, leaning on that judge, I wish to dissociate myself from those...

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Ireland has a long and noble tradition of adherence to fundamental human rights and freedom. One aspect of this commitment is our membership of the Council of Europe, a parliamentary assembly to which the Oireachtas sends representatives. The European Convention on Human Rights has become a cornerstone of European policy in this area and its basic tenets were also to be enshrined in the draft...

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Neutrality is not a passive concept. It is an issue that must be actively nurtured and safeguarded — likewise, the promotion and protection of fundamental human freedoms. In the words of Edmund Burke, all that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing. I commend the amendment to the Labour Party motion.

Written Answers — Fuel Prices: Fuel Prices (27 Jun 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Question 572: To ask the Minister for Defence the effect the increases in fuel prices have had within his Department; the additional costs anticipated in 2006 as compared with 2005; the fuel economy measures operated by the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24787/06]

Government Record: Motion. (4 Jul 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Am I not included on the list?

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (17 Oct 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Question 583: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new social housing family units excluding affordable and senior citizens housing which have been completed by Dublin City Council in the years 2002 to 2005. [32958/06]

White Paper on Irish Aid: Statements (2 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: I thank Deputy Carey for sharing time. I also welcome the White Paper, which I have read thoroughly once or twice. It contains many good ideas, several of which have already been raised. I wish to emphasise a point that has also been raised by previous speakers. Our aid expenditure will reach €1.5 billion, which constitutes an enormous amount of money, and the public will want to be...

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: With the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's permission, I will share my time with Deputy Callanan. I also congratulate the Minister and the Government on Transport 21. I was privileged to attend its launch this time last year in Dublin Castle. It is an ambitious plan and I believe it will be implemented. I call on members of the Opposition to stop mealy-mouthing this plan. I am not saying the...

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: With the permission of the House, I wish to share my time with Deputy Callanan.

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: I welcome this Bill and the Minister to the House. I thank him for the Government's commitment to both the Bill and the entire national disability strategy. The Minister will agree that any society should be judged on the manner in which it treats those who are less fortunate or more vulnerable than others, such as the elderly, children and people with disabilities. While Ireland is coming...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support the campaign to have corporation tax in Northern Ireland reduced to parity with the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39591/06]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (23 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans for greater all Ireland economic cooperation and the development of greater cross-Border links; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39590/06]

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: I wish to share my time with Deputies Martin Brady, Nolan, Wilkinson and O'Connor.

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Noise is a serious problem in modern, urban society. I have been involved with this issue for a number of years, particularly in my role as a city councillor and Lord Mayor. I commend the Green Party on the introduction of this sensible, imaginative legislation, which while not perfect, is badly needed. I read with interest the contribution of the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, in...

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: The Bill should also make other actions mandatory. I strongly support a proactive role for local authorities on noise control enforcement day and night. When I was Lord Mayor of Dublin in 2001-02, I visited London with an official from Dublin City Council to examine how Westminster City Council operates in this area. The Westminster council has noise patrols that operate 24 hours a day and...

Noise Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Much of the Bill is welcome, but it needs amendment on Committee Stage. I am not satisfied that night-time noise pollution is fully covered or that the earlier legislation is properly incorporated in the Bill. On many occasions in the past I have raised the matter of legislation on noise pollution with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and perhaps he will...

Multilateral Carbon Credit Fund: Motion (30 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: We are discussing the purchase of carbon credit by the Government and I have not heard anyone argue that the Government should not do so. The Minister and the Government are to be commended on participating fully and rationally within the guidelines of the Kyoto Protocol. The world in general has been very slow to react to the crisis that is climate change. Many of us may only become aware...

Multilateral Carbon Credit Fund: Motion (30 Nov 2006)

Michael Mulcahy: Let us tackle that for once and for all. There should be serious incentives for the former beet growers to grow their produce for the purposes of alternative fuel. Let us introduce serious tax incentives. We seem to have developed a problem with the concept of tax incentives in recent years. People have said that such incentives are bad and only benefit the rich. That is balderdash....