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Seanad: Commencement Matters: An Bord Pleanála Applications (19 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: We are finishing up before Christmas and I want to ask the Minister of State for an update, though he does not have to give it here, on critical information about the pyrite remediation scheme for Mayo which we understood was to be in place before the end of December.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: An Bord Pleanála Applications (19 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I know. The Cathaoirleach is very generous.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: There is no time limit and there never is at this Stage, Senator. This is not a conversation here and Senators should speak through the Chair, please.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: That is it, please.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: We will proceed. This Chamber facilitates debate in accordance with business as ordered for the day and everybody is entitled to have their say in accordance with that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Beef Sector: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I apologise because I did not get to hear the delegates' presentation but I read the helpful report in advance of the budget. I was required in the Seanad. I have just a few questions, which I hope are not too repetitious. We are all referring to the same themes. I wish to refer to the weak bargaining position of the farmer in the food supply chain and the efforts made at EU level to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Beef Sector: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: It was 45% on the nominal price identified, of which Irish farmers were only getting half.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Beef Sector: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Mr. Woods has addressed the issues comprehensively with the exception of the fact that the IFA's voice is not at the beef forum. Surely the IFA is a key stakeholder. There are complexities with regard to pricing and obstacles with regard to the power of the Minister to intervene in pricing. Surely the place for this to be discussed is at the table with the stakeholders where the IFA would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Beef Sector: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Many sectors were looking for additional funds from the budget so while it may not have answered the farmers' prayers, there was recognition of the very difficult place in which suckler farmers find themselves and this was acknowledged by the IFA president. Would Mr. Woods not accept this? The meeting the IFA pulled out of was in advance of the budget meeting. Where does the IFA now stand...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Beef Sector: Discussion with Irish Farmers Association (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: The question is where the IFA now stands in relation to this engagement. Mr. Woods has recognised its value. Surely it is more important now than ever. As the witnesses know, one does not always get things one's own way but the Minister has given significant recognition of the matter and we are here pushing for more.

Seanad: Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: May I respond to something the Minister-----

Seanad: Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I just want to flag two things with the Minister.

Seanad: Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I thank the Acting Chairman for the latitude. My comment is relevant to a body of work that has been undertaken by the Minister. She may have mentioned it but I am not sure, as I had to attend another committee and only had one eye on the television screen broadcasting this debate. I refer to the total contributions approach. I compliment the Minister on the way that she grabbed the bull...

Seanad: Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Then I am spot on and thank the Minister. First, I want to add to the cohort of people seeking equity. Unfortunately, the stamp or social insurance contributions made by farmers on a low income but in receipt of farm assist prior to 2007 are not recognised. That means that when they are assessed for a contributory old age pension, or part thereof, their contribution history prior to that...

Seanad: Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Senator Gerry Horkan has eight minutes

Seanad: Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Senator Warfield has eight minutes.

Seanad: Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I welcome the Minister to the House and acknowledge the import of her speech. I support the objective of the legislation before us. Funding of €20.4 million has been provided in the budget and tax breaks remain in place to encourage film making, animation and all that our fantastic artists have to offer, which I welcome. This is an area that can grow and flourish in the global...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I would like to voice my serious concern on the co-named proposals I read in the media coming from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, once again to bring changes to the law on speeding and the immediate imposition of a fine for a person who does not carry his or her driving licence, and removes the discretion of the Garda to deal with this. Let us be serious, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I am just wondering if Deputy Ross has got some copper-fastened commitment from an insurance company that we will see a reduction in our premiums, if this is introduced. Unless there is an incentive of reduced insurance costs, I do not see the reason for it. In fact, he is bearing down again on people in rural areas. We have speed limits in operation that do not match the condition of the...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: He has had his day. This is history.