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Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (19 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Bill entitled an Act to permit unexpired renewal orders to be replaced by new orders made under this Act; to provide that such new orders shall take effect as if they were renewal orders made under section 15(3) of the Mental Health Act 2001 as amended by this Act; to amend section 15 of the Mental Health Act 2001 to provide that the maximum period of detention for a patient which may be...

Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House.

Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: When is it proposed to sit again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Climate Change Advisory Council (12 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I would like to go back to the beginning of Professor FitzGerald's presentation. He put a great deal of emphasis on carbon tax in Ireland and on carbon pricing under the emissions trading scheme. He advocated an increase in carbon tax to reflect the costs of climate change. As we are in the second week of our journey towards finding realistic solutions to implement on climate action, can...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Climate Change Advisory Council (12 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: He pointed out that the regulator was driven by getting the best cost for the consumer and by bringing renewables on board. We are looking at introducing a new support scheme for renewables to contribute towards achieving our targets. Could Professor FitzGerald please outline the technologies he would prefer to see us supporting? Onshore wind is being given priority at the moment. Can he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Climate Change Advisory Council (12 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I would like to make my final point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Climate Change Advisory Council (12 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: On agriculture, the talk is always about decarbonising Ireland. I know that for the purpose of debate we talk in generalities. Other than at the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine where we prepared that report, the impression is often that farmers can be collateral damage regarding the efforts we make. I feel that was the impression the Citizens' Assembly gave to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Climate Change Advisory Council (12 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: The question really concerned a recognition that vast areas of the country have faced underinvestment in infrastructure, particularly roads, and that if any such rule were applied uniformly or took flight within Government policy, it would not be helpful to the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Climate Change Advisory Council (12 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I understand we will probably conclude on agriculture. I asked Professor FitzGerald at the outset about the international dimension. Is he pricing us for carbon pro rata? Can Professor FitzGerald explain how all this is-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Environmental Pillar (12 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: In general, I do not mind who answers. What has been said here shows that people have interesting and useful perspectives. We are trying to drill down to find actions for how to proceed. I do not agree with my colleague, Deputy Eamon Ryan. We have to recognise there is an urban-rural divide because a lot of what we talk about needing to be done will affect rural areas. More will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Environmental Pillar (12 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: My question on the Moneypoint power plant was not answered.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (5 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I thank Ms Justice Laffoy and the Citizens' Assembly. It is fantastic that we have such a clear and strong position taken by the assembly on the need to tackle climate change. This has become much more topical, particularly in the media, and it is an issue about which people are talking. It should not be viewed as entirely negative because with the right investment in the right...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (5 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I have a few questions. Our guests have set out that one has to look at the cost of alternative renewable energy solutions. What is most cost-efficient would be more favoured. I want to ask them about the different renewable sources such as wind, onshore, offshore, solar, anaerobic digestion and the rest. What is the most efficient way? What do taxpayers get the best value for when we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Shortages and Drought Issues: Discussion (4 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I met a group of farmers last week. It would be fair to say they represent a broad geographical spread but, mainly, from the south and the south east. Coming away from the meeting, one could not be but impressed by the stress that these farmers are under, not only about feeding animals but also the financial pressures. As one man put it, it is not only a question of no fodder - they have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Impact of Retirement Packages for Postmasters: Discussion (4 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: At this juncture it is clear from the working groups that something must be done. There is to be restructuring to make the An Post network sustainable, and we have spoken about it for years. An Post has been given a loan of €30 million from the Government to get itself sorted. A protocol is being applied whereby post offices will serve populations of at least 500 people, and nobody...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Impact of Retirement Packages for Postmasters: Discussion (4 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I posed a question that was not answered.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Impact of Retirement Packages for Postmasters: Discussion (4 Sep 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: My question was around why certain post offices were being closed, including in particular the post office in Ballindine. A review will take place after the fact when these post offices could have remained open until January to allow for proper public engagement. I also asked why An Post is not engaging with people who have submitted expressions of interest and whether that situation will...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: I welcome a significant milestone, namely, the approval by the Cabinet of the patient safety Bill at the end of last week. This legislation will now proceed to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health for consideration. This is a very concrete measure to address the serious shortcomings that exist and have been exposed by the CervicalCheck scandal. I refer to the fact that women were not...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2018)

Michelle Mulherin: -----and that they should not be kept in the dark.