Results 121-140 of 234 for speaker:Michael Mulcahy

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: Deputy Jan O'Sullivan should listen to what the Tánaiste is saying.

Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: Hear, hear.

Despatch of Defence Forces Personnel: Motion (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: I welcome the opportunity to support this motion and to commend it to the House. As stated by many speakers, Ireland has a long and noble tradition of foreign service overseas, almost exclusively in the service of the UN. We have participated twice in EU-led missions in Africa. Given the difficulty and scale of this operation, it merits particular scrutiny. In Dáil Éireann on 9 October,...

Statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (31 Oct 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: I move: That Dáil Éireann take note of the Statement of Estimates of moneys required in respect of ongoing expenditure for the period beginning on 1st January, 2008 and ending on 31st December, 2008, prepared and published by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission in accordance with section 13 of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003 as amended by section 8 of the Houses of the...

Pre-Budget Outlook: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: I read with interest the pre-budget outlook document. I commend this approach which was also adopted last year and I look forward next year to a unified budget and Estimates on the same day. If the Irish economy were a patient going to visit a doctor, the doctor would diagnose it as being in rude good health. Growth rates this year are 4.75% and next year will be 3.25%. The unemployment...

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: In the words of Bunreacht na hÉireann, this is the national Parliament of Ireland. It is in this Parliament's power to conduct its business as it wishes. It is all very well to claim there are various limitations on the committees but in my time as a Member of the Oireachtas, both as a Senator and as a Deputy, I have never seen a member of the Government attempt to limit, direct or stifle...

Establishment of Committees (11 Oct 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: Cameras also record every committee. It should not be beyond the bounds of possibility for all of these channels to be available on television so interested people can watch the committees discussing European affairs, housing or the environment. This would greatly strengthen the committees. The technology also exists for all of these channels to be viewed on mobile telephones. Why not...

Proposed EU Military Operation: Motion (9 Oct 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: I very much welcome this motion. I echo the Minister's statement that the European Union's appointment of an Irishman as operations commander for possible deployment in Chad and the Central African Republic is a great compliment to the Irish Defence Forces and nation. As the Minister stated, any decision to allow Irish participation in EU forces must be laid before the Dáil for a separate...

Tackling Crime: Statements (Resumed) (3 Oct 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: It is appropriate that Dáil Éireann should debate measures to tackle crime and I am glad of the opportunity to participate in this discussion. I acknowledge the contribution made at the beginning of this debate by the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan. His speech was open, constructive, free of ideology and genuinely invited contributions from all sources, which is as it should be. The new...

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: Name them.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: The Deputy should name them. He made an allegation.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: The Deputy is in the House.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: That is untrue.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: The Deputy has made an accusation, he should follow it up.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: It is empty rhetoric.

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on Second Stage of the Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007. I congratulate Deputy Boyle on introducing the Bill because it is important for the Oireachtas to have a genuine debate on the calibre of members on our State boards, which have important functions. We also need to discuss the process by which they are selected. I have always known there are...

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: ——was nominated by the Government as a suitable person to be appointed by the EU as its ambassador to the United States. We must make a distinction between executive and legislative bodies. I agree with the sentiment of section 19 as it relates to the appointment of Ireland's delegates to the Council of Europe. The Dáil should have a role in scrutinising this country's possible...

Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: However, I cannot support the Bill before the House for the reasons I have mentioned.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (20 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: Question 229: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of the Garda force and community gardaí employed in Crumlin, Kevin Street and Terenure Garda stations; the increase in Garda numbers in these stations between 1997, 2002 and 31 December 2006 and in which Garda stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9932/07]

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (7 Mar 2007)

Michael Mulcahy: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Defence if a structured exercise programme is in place for 2007; the nature of these exercises; if these will be open to the media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8635/07]