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Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I would like to echo everything that has been said. I thank the Minister and wish him well. As I spoke during the Second Stage debate, I wanted to be present when we wrapped it up. I pay tribute to my colleague, Senator Daly, who proposed amendments as our party's spokesperson in this area. I hope the Minister will fight the good fight at Cabinet level to restore some of the money that...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The significance of the visit of the Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping cannot be overestimated. The fact that Ireland, a small country on the periphery of Europe, was one of just three countries the vice president visited is an astonishing compliment to this country and its potential. I fully endorse all that has been said on all sides of the House in congratulating the Taoiseach and...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I apologise for interrupting, but could we have a copy of the Minister's speech?

Seanad: Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister to the House yet again and I broadly welcome the Bill. As the Minister indicated during his speech on Second Stage, the Bill passed through the Dáil without any controversy and it is interesting that a Bill dealing with a profession received such broad welcome. We are used to hearing about restrictive practices in professions through the decades and they are loth to...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Is the Minister satisfied that the mutual recognition policy will not raise any concerns about the quality of those who wish to come to the country? I am not referring to those who may wish to come on a short-term basis but those who may wish to relocate here to work. I recall a case in the medical profession of an applicant applying for a job in an Irish hospital. The person came from...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I was fascinated by Senator Mullen. I was reminded of the time I visited Rome and was told it took more than 300 years for the academics of that time to figure out the Immaculate Conception. Some of Senator Mullen's antecedents were probably part of that debate.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I come here with a certain amount of baggage. I reminded myself that when I was a member of the Irish delegation to the Council of Europe, I published a report through the Committee on Equality Opportunities for Women and Men which went through the assembly in 2004. In the context of the amendment, one of the comments was that the under-representation of women in elected office hampers the...

Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister. It is generally agreed that the subject matter of this debate is exceptionally important. I agree with those who expressed the view that we should revisit the matter in a broader sense in the future. Will the Minister consider launching an investigation into the future of investigative journalism? I say this primarily because the British House of Lords has already...

Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Is there any hope the Minister might be allowed to conclude his replies?

Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I appeal to the other side of the House to allow the Minister to at least complete his replies as there are very few remaining. In fairness to both the Minister and to those who made a contribution, if it is agreeable, I ask that he be allowed to conclude. It will only be a matter of a few minutes.

Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: That is appreciated.

Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Wind Turbines Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator has two minutes remaining.

Seanad: Wind Turbines Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Higgins has a full slot if she wishes to take it.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I join with my colleague, Senator Norris, in raising the issue on the ongoing carnage in Syria. I raised the matter on the Order of Business some weeks ago when innocent children were killed by the Syrian regime. Two distinguished journalists, a French photojournalist and a print journalist, have now been killed and there is a suggestion that the regime is targeting journalists who operate...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: They had to be moved because they were causing a traffic hazard.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I am sure that the Cathaoirleach and the House will be interested to know that the Taoiseach has announced in the other House, in the past few minutes, that a referendum will be held on the fiscal treaty.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: If the Cathaoirleach cares to couch it in such terms, then I am happy to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I will leave it on the record. I am interested in the circumstances to hear the reaction of the Leader. As the Cathaoirleach will know, the issue was raised by all sides in this House and I am glad the uncertainty has now been removed. It is critical to the future of this country and the well-being of all of its citizens that the referendum proceeds and the people have an opportunity to...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Let Senator Wilson speak.