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Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Those in the Labour Party proposed it to their partners, but they would not accept it.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Those in the Labour Party sought to make a change to the universal social charge but their friends in government would not accept it.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Like Senator Darragh O'Brien, I believe the introduction of water charges is inevitable. It has been on the cards for a couple of decades. Ireland is the only country in Europe that does not impose a water charge, which does not necessarily make it right. On this side of the House, we have been attempting to tease out exactly how this structure will work. We accept the inevitable...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: It has happened in the United Kingdom, in some cases with disastrous consequences, but that is further down the road. My main concern is to ensure fairness and equity are built into the system, particularly in the interests of those who are most vulnerable. This requirement has already been established on both sides of the House. The Minister of State is operating in an environment in...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: It is interesting that as technology develops, people will be able to harvest more and more rainwater in order to cut costs. Perhaps the Minister of State has a view on this. I am concerned about what will happen when charges are eventually imposed on the most vulnerable. It is only right and proper that everybody - Government and Opposition alike - accept and acknowledge that the...

Seanad: Personal Statement by Member (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I am very grateful to the Cathaoirleach for his indulgence. It has come to my attention that remarks I made about non-nationals during my contribution on the Taxi Regulations Bill 2013 earlier today have been misinterpreted. I wish to unreservedly withdraw the remarks and apologise for any offence caused. I fully acknowledge and respect the contribution of non-nationals to the life of...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Do not interrupt Senator David Norris please. He is in full flow.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: That is quite all right.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome Ms Hynes and wish her well. Coming from County Leitrim, my concerns are obviously about the future viability of Ireland West Airport Knock. I appreciate that Ms Hynes is present primarily to talk about increasing passenger numbers and making Shannon Airport viable again. Anybody in the west would welcome this in principle. My focus is very much on one aspect of Ms Hynes's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: It was sort of linked to the question from Deputy O'Mahony about costs. It seemed to me from the arguments put forward at the time that Ryanair's relationship with Shannon Airport was to do with landing costs. I am curious-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I appreciate that. I am just saying that the cost factor seems to be a major one if there is a difference, as outlined by Deputy O'Mahony, between say Knock and Shannon airports. Obviously, it is an area at which Ms Hynes will have to look.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Gay Mitchell, MEP (24 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome Mr. Mitchell, MEP, and echo all that has been said in lauding and complimenting him on his outstanding contribution not only to national affairs but also to European affairs. I wish him well in the future. Inevitably, given that Mr. Mitchell has covered such a wide variety of subjects, there will be some overlap in the questions. None the less, I am concerned by some elements of...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I join with all sides of the House in expressing deepest sympathy to the Donohoe family, to the Garda Síochána as a body of fine men and women, as well as in condemning unreservedly the callous murder of a servant of Ireland, who appears to have been an absolutely wonderful human being. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I also wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the late...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome Ms McGuinness to the House and thank her for her comprehensive presentation. I also applaud her for her continuing contribution and for wearing the green jersey in the European Parliament, particularly in her area of expertise. I will raise a couple of issues she may wish to address. In the last day or two her colleague, Pat the Cope Gallagher, MEP, has criticised what he...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: We are due to finish at 4.15 p.m. and another five Members wish to contribute.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I ask Ms McGuinness to be as concise as she can, addressing the specifics.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I suggest one minute per answer.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: There are two minutes remaining.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: We have to finish up the debate.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.