‘A matter of justice’ that College applications based on 2019 or previous years’ Leaving Certs do not fail because of higher points from calculated grades system. Independent Senator Ronán Mullen has responded to reports that points for various third-level courses may rise this year by insisting that college applications based…
US State Department ‘Trafficking in Persons’ Report identifies significant weaknesses in Ireland’s response to a global scourge Senator Rónán Mullen has described the downgrading of Ireland’s ranking in the fight against human trafficking by the US State Department as a sobering and clear-sighted assessment of the systemic challenges that we…
New legislation to give legal reassurance to schools and teachers assisting after schoolyard accidents will be introduced in the Seanad today by Independent NUI Senator Rónán Mullen. The Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2019 will also give explicit legal protection to schools operating an “appropriate system of supervision” in relation to accidents occurring…
Independent Senator Rónán Mullen has secured a commitment from the Minister of State for Disability Issues, Finian McGrath, that he will provide interim funding to the National Platform of Self-Advocates to enable it to continue its work. Senator Mullen raised the need for urgent financial support for the organisaiton with…
“From humble beginnings in an old dairy in Cuan Mhuire, Sr Consilio has built something of national importance and lasting significance” – Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghail TD. Sr Consilio Fitzgerald, the founder of Cuan Mhuire, will be presented with the 5th Oireachtas Human Dignity Award at a ceremony…
Senator Rónán Mullen today urged the Irish Wheelchair Association to commit to a ‘stay of execution’ around its proposed closure of the Cuisle respite facility in Donamon, Co Roscommon, to facilitate community and political efforts to keep the centre open. Mullen participated in an emergency 3.5 hours meeting of the…
Independent NUI Senator Rónán Mullen said today that he will introduce legislation this autumn to end the payment of excessive salaries to broadcasters in public service organisations by linking the pay of broadcasters, producers and researchers to public service pay scales. Senator Mullen said he has sent a detailed brief…
Seanad comments of Rónán Mullen on the passing of Gay Byrne Many people are feeling nostalgia in these days with the sad news of the passing of Gay Byrne. He played a huge role in Irish life and in saying farewell to him people are saying farewell to a part…
The imposition on Northern Ireland of wide-ranging abortion measures that will permit ending the life of an unborn child up to viability and beyond has been described as “an act of extreme moral and legislative violence” by Independent Senator, Rónán Mullen. Senator Mullen made his comments in the Seanad today…
Independent NUI Senator Rónán Mullen said today he was confident that attempts to introduce significant cost reform measures within the State broadcaster could be achieved without RTE undermining its regional public service remit. Senator Mullen was responding to statements from RTÉ to the effect that it is actively considering the sale…