Results 121-140 of 2,118 for speaker:Michael Mullins

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2015)

Michael Mullins: As far as I can see, the only service that will be provided to smaller customers such as elderly people will be given through the credit unions. That issue needs to be included as part of a discussion on the banking system. I join Senator Barrett in extending my congratulations to Congressman Paul Ryan on his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives. His election proves once...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2015)

Michael Mullins: Will the Leader schedule a debate with the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, on Operation Thor and the recent announcement of major investments in IT, Garda vehicles and Garda manpower? I am glad there is a huge national debate taking place in respect of burglaries in rural and urban areas and I welcome the announcement yesterday of Operation Thor, which will tackle...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Nov 2015)

Michael Mullins: On Wednesday, 11 November 2015.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Increasing Employment through Training: Innopharma Labs (3 Nov 2015)

Michael Mullins: I welcome Dr. Jones. It was a very interesting presentation. What percentage of the business of Innopharma Labs is on the training side? Perhaps I missed it in the presentation, but how long has the company been in business? How are the participants on the various courses funded? Are they sponsored through the MOMENTUM programme and Springboard? Does Innopharma Labs charge them a fee in...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: I support the many comments that have been made about the housing crisis, in particular those made by Senators Hayden and Barrett. As a further contribution to the debate, this morning we all received a document from the Irish League of Credit Unions. It has substantial resources available and would like to contribute to alleviating the housing crisis. The ILCU has proposed that the...

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: I join colleagues in congratulating the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, on steering through the House this very important legislation which will enact the will of the people as expressed very strongly in the recent referendum. I also congratulate those who campaigned for marriage equality. Others have spoken about historic legislation and I hope this historic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Work of the Syria Civil Defence: Discussion (21 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: I welcome Mr. Al Habib. It is an opportunity for him to keep us all focused on this very serious international crisis. I welcome the visitors to the Public Gallery who have certainly been playing their part in keeping this crisis at the forefront of our thoughts. We have had ongoing discussions in this committee. I am very impressed with the figures given by Mr. Al Habib about the amazing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Work of the Syria Civil Defence: Discussion (21 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: It was a document presented to this committee by Rafif Jouejati.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: I join with the calls of colleagues for a debate with the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, on crime and the resources being made available. I very much welcome the Government's increased commitment to properly resourcing the Garda and adding 600 new recruits this year as a major attempt to come to terms with the very mobile and dangerous criminals roaming the countryside...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: I am very concerned about Senator Leyden.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: He seems to have had a serious change of heart overnight. I sat with him yesterday in the Chamber watching the budget speech and he seemed very impressed. I just do not know what happened to him overnight. In any case, he seems to have been got at.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: I would like a debate in the next week or ten days with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, on the job creation measures in the budget. All fair-minded people would accept that this budget very much targets job creation and work and attempts to make work pay. I very much welcome the fact that the universal social charge has been reduced from 7% to 5.5%...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: I very much welcome the 7% increase in overseas development aid. Now that our economy is improving, we are ensuring there is an increase in support for the most deprived people in the world. The increase is a start and I hope that, over the coming years, we will reach the target of 0.7% of GDP.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: I also wish to join colleagues in extending my deepest sympathy to the Lynch, Connors and Gilbert families who lost ten members of their families in the appalling tragedy in Carrickmines. It certainly brings home to us how fragile life is and how lives can be snuffed out in an instant as a result of an appalling accident. I think of the extended Traveller family throughout the country, some...

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: I call Senator Maurice Cummins. I understand the Senator is sharing time with Senator Paul Coghlan.

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: Is Senator Cummins taking four minutes?

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: Please allow Senator MacSharry to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: Allow Senator MacSharry to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: Senator Gilroy without interruption.

Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)

Michael Mullins: I reprimanded him as well.