Results 221-240 of 5,046 for speaker:Paschal Mooney

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I am sorry but you are incorrect, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I am protesting because I have a legitimate question.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I have a legitimate question on legislation, which is what the Order of Business is all about.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: A Chathaoirligh, you have allowed two Members to indulge themselves in extolling what they feel about certain issues, which were not germane to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I reluctantly resume my seat.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: The House will be reassured I do not intend to return to the political disruption of Leitrim. I refer to the legislation published in the past few weeks relating to changes in constituencies for the European elections. It would be helpful if the Leader could outline the process involved in the report of the independent electoral commission on the revision of the constituencies, when the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I am very pleased the Cathaoirleach asked our colleague to withdraw that particular word.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I appreciate that. I had intended to support Senator Norris in his earlier impassioned plea which was somewhat diluted by his subsequent sad comments about the friendly Prime Minister of a neighbouring country. Having said that, I praise the Senator. Many Members will agree with his exchange of views with the Israeli ambassador on "Morning Ireland" recently. I compliment Senator Norris on the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Will the Leader be able to address the issue in light of her expertise in this area as distinct from her role in the House? If the Commission's decision stands, it will have very serious consequences for low cost air travel within the European Union.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I draw the attention of the Deputy Leader to the request yesterday for the Minister for Transport to come to the House to debate European Commission rulings. The debate has moved on since then. Reports in this morning's media suggest that as a result of yet another court ruling, Ryanair plans to impose a 50 cent levy on all passengers as it has been found guilty of not providing free...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: On that point of order, which I allowed, the House should be aware that Second Stage does not lend itself to the detail of the Bill which is reserved for Committee Stage.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Please allow me to state the convention. For the guidance of the House, I am indicating to it that Second Stage is about the general principles of the Bill and Committee Stage is about the detail of it but I accept the point of order and that there must be a certain latitude in exchanges across the House. I am pointing this out for the benefit of Members who will have the opportunity on...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I am sorry, Senator Henry, for taking up your time.

Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I compliment our colleagues led by Senator Norris, who was strongly influential in ensuring the motion was tabled. He and I have visited the Middle East together as part of parliamentary delegations and he travels there regularly in a personal capacity. His information, therefore, is more relevant and up to date than that in the media reports on which most of us rely. It is salutary that...

Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I am pleased the Minister of State intends to travel to the area in the near future.

Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I refer to a document recently presented by Mr. Olav Axselsen of Norway to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, of which I am privileged to be a member, on the position of Palestinian refugees. He draws attention to their plight in two sections of the draft recommendations. The document states: "4. The situation of 3.9 million refugees registered with the United Nations Relief...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I am sure the House will agree that we rise to the occasion when we debate foreign affairs, as was evidenced by the level of debate last evening in regard to the Independent motion. The Leader might consider that we would have this as a normal part of our business on a more regular basis, although I appreciate that it is the procedure that this comes from one of the groupings or by way of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Considering media reports last week regarding the possible privatisation of the universities, does the Leader think this will have an impact on the proposals of the Sub-committee on Seanad Reform and that, at a stroke, we may abolish the Seanad votes of university Senators?

Seanad: Proposed Stadium at Lansdowne Road: Statements. (5 Feb 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State. It is unique that both he and Senator Morrissey are from the same constituency. If I recall correctly, the Senator was against the proposal.

Seanad: Proposed Stadium at Lansdowne Road: Statements. (5 Feb 2004)

Paschal Mooney: That is it. I met him on one occasion and I was not all that impressed with him.