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Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I will not delay the House but I have a general question. In section 15 the Minister is making provision for information for the purposes of establishing identity. I presume this is part of the scheme to introduce an identity card with a photograph and various technical innovations. The Minister's Cabinet colleague, Deputy Varadkar, was in the House recently and he indicated that he would...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Before the Minister replies I wish to add to those concerns voiced by Senator Kelly. I assume that modern technology allows for these cards to be hacking proofed. I understand these biometric systems are very advanced and have helped in the reduction of credit card fraud. The point is well made.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senator Cullinane's remarks. There seems to be more than anecdotal evidence that there has been a considerable tightening up by Department inspectors with regard to those who are in part-time employment. I have feedback from some of the partnership companies who are dealing with people who have fallen through the economic basket and they are finding it somewhat intimidating. I...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: There was an aspect of pension funds that annoyed me intensely during the Celtic tiger years. Like many people, I have invested in private pension funds and I must admit that I have dabbled, and I use that word advisedly, in the stock market over many years. Some people like to dabble in horse racing or the lotto, but I always had an interest in balance sheets and seeing how they would...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The reason I raise metro north is because of a question that arises in respect of the sovereign bonds the Government intends to issue to encourage pension funds to invest in Ireland inc. The question arises from Senator Cullinane's contribution, in which he stated the establishment of this particular fund would result in money being invested in the Irish economy. Where was the money when...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I am very surprised that Senator Norris is operating beyond protocol by speaking outside the Chamber.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I am unsure what the Senator is sitting on at present. But in any event-----

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I am attempting to suggest the initiatives being taken by the Government regarding the investment by pension funds in the Irish economy should result in a rethink in respect of metro north.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: This would have an immediate impact and an impact nationally. For example, it would have an impact on the decision regarding the location of the national children's hospital. A range of issues arise, including the number of jobs that would have been created as a result of its establishment, as well as its creation of direct links from Dublin Airport to the city centre, links which Dublin...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Is that a partitionist comment?

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: From where did the Minister get the figure of 60%?

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: It was never negotiated.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: It was decided on without any further negotiation. It was a unilateral decision taken by the Minister's colleague.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: In Cabinet. I know that.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Report and Remaining Stages (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following: "(5) Section 4 shall come into operation on such a day or days as the Minister for Social Protection may appoint by order or orders either generally or with reference to any particular purpose or provision but not before a statutory scheme of comprehensive childcare available to all children shall be put in...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Report and Remaining Stages (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I move amendment No. 2: In page 6, to delete lines 21 to 43.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: May I take this opportunity to thank the Minister for her forbearance and for the clarity she brought to the debate? The discussion that has taken place over the last couple of days on this very important legislation has considerably enhanced the status of this House. The contributions on all sides were of the highest quality. I thank my colleagues on the opposite side of the House for the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (30 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: That is a compliment.

Seanad: Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 May 2012)

Paschal Mooney: What should have been a simple and straightforward procedure has become bogged down with a variety of technicalities. A succession of amendments, which I can only describe as jumping through hoops, have been tabled to this Bill. I refer the House to the Second Stage debate on this Bill in which Senator Bacik stated: The majority of registered solemnisers are members of the well-known...

Seanad: Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 May 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Religious would seem to suggest it is about a higher being but perhaps they have a different wording. The point has been made that if pagans and spiritualists can get licences, there is hardly any other institution that comes within the scope of the Bill. That is true. This legislation was introduced in 2004. Has there been an application from anybody who has been excluded under the...