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Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Rónán Mullen: ...limits or one could end up with a m'asal beag dubh type scenario if it were to be opened up completely and this would not be desirable from a public policy point of view. To use that awful phrase, "we are where we are", and even if, as I believe, the civil partnership legislation introduced is flawed I recognise it establishes a category of people who enjoyed certain protections under...

Seanad: Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on the Proposal for a Banking Inquiry: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Rónán Mullen: ...made to the constitutional referendum on tribunals of inquiry and there have been subdued tones of regret from speakers suggesting it is a pity the referendum did not pass. Because it did not pass, we are where we are and are doing the best we can within the limited scope of that which is constitutionally permissible. I campaigned against the referendum because Deputies and Senators are...

Seanad: Safe Reopening of Tertiary Sector and Key Priorities for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Rónán Mullen: ...higher education. Given that only one page out of the 126-page programme for Government has to do with higher education it seemed it was fairly thin. We can prescind from that, however, because we are where we are now and I have no doubt the Minister will be zealous. That funding issue has to be addressed but I note that the commitments in the 2020 programme for Government were fairly...

Seanad: Employment and Competitiveness: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

Rónán Mullen: ...in costs. However, I am merely outlining the facts. The reality is that the Government took its eye off the ball and Irish business and, more importantly, Irish workers are paying for this. We are where we are, however, and there is no point crying over spilt milk. Mere wishing will not solve our problems. While I have condemned the Government for policy failures, it is only correct...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Rónán Mullen: ...not changed their business model; therefore, it makes no sense to me why something with such a malign business model should, in effect, be resuscitated at enormous cost to the taxpayer. However, we are where we are and there is no point in pining for an alternative reality. I accept the arguments that have led the Government to this point. Turning to the proposed legislation, like...

Seanad: Mental Health: Statements. (23 Mar 2010)

Rónán Mullen: ...must be public and must be framed by a genuine commitment. Therefore I repeat my call on the Government to publicly commit to implementing fully A Vision for Changeby the original due date of 2016. We are where we are and we all know the situation is very serious economically. I know the Minister of State will be doing as much as he can to bring about the fulfilment of A Vision for...