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Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I apologise to the House for misleading the Senator in that regard. I know it is difficult when people have scripts prepared.

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I call Senator Zappone who has six minutes.

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I am afraid the Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: In light of the fact that the debate did not commence until 5.10 p.m - - - - -

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: May I request the House to agree to an extension of time to 7.10 p.m?

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I did not realise that Senator Quinn had to be called. May I ask for an extension to 7.15 p.m?

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: The Supreme Court judge, Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan states in a legal opinion on this issue: The critical question is rather whether such legislation would be proportionate and objectively justifiable. For the reasons set out in this opinion, there are far reaching policy reasons why the Oireachtas might think that the prohibition of such clauses is necessary in the public interest. Not the...

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I just quoted a judge from the Supreme Court.

Seanad: An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements (3 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I did not want to let the occasion pass without being part of this unique occasion to mark the passing of one of our greatest poets. What I have been reading is rather interesting. Seamus Heaney and W. B. Yeats shared a legacy that was spoken about in great detail by many people on his passing and it reminded me of the one and only occasion on which I met Seamus Heaney. I was chairman of...

Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, to the House again. Sadly, our side of the House has already indicated that we will be opposing the dissolution of the county enterprise boards and the subsuming of their role into the local authorities. We believe that this is part of a pattern of Government decisions which have more to do with creating an illusion of reform than delivering...

Seanad: County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: In that context I cannot see the reason for the rush to dissolve the CEBs and subsume them into the local authority structure. It seems to smack of reform for the sake of reform. It is comparable to the proposals for the Seanad and for Dáil reform. That is what they will remain. It is a great pity that the wool is being pulled over the eyes of the people in that regard. This is...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Like everyone in this House I agree that a period of calm and reflection is required rather than any triumphalism as a result of last week's vote. The vote proved yet again that where there is a lack of consensus on change to the Constitution, it is very difficult to effect that change. There was most definitely a lack of consensus at this time. The people gave their choice and they made a...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: The Fine Gael-Sinn Féin alliance is up and running.

Seanad: Political Reform: Statements (8 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I ask the Leader to propose an amendment to the House. I understand an amendment is required because the Order of Business only refers to statements -----

Seanad: Political Reform: Statements (8 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Political Reform: Statements (8 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I join with everybody in stating collectively that all sides of the House made a major contribution to the result at the weekend. I must confess I am a little curious about Sinn Féin's analysis of the election. It seems so certain about the reasons people voted as they did. One will never be able to understand what motivates a voter. All I have to go on is anecdotal evidence. Those...

Seanad: Irish Sign Language: Motion (9 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I also welcome the Minister of State. I am happy to see she is back in full bloom. Along with my colleagues, I welcome all of the representatives of the deaf community here in Ireland. I am particularly aware of the disability that deafness brings in one area because I have spent much of my working life as a broadcaster. I can remember when I started first that I became aware of the blind...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Taoiseach's initiative announced at the weekend that he intends to extend the franchise on the university panels following on the 1979 referendum. Along with colleagues on all sides of the House over the years I could never understand why successive Governments did not act on the people's wishes. It appears the "Yes" vote at that time to extend the franchise was over 90% and,...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Okay, but it will be impossible for us to discuss all the directives coming out of Europe and there is a system in place already, flawed and all as it is, whereby many committees monitor EU legislation. However, I believe there is a role for some specific areas to be examined in the context of European legislation, particularly in national parliaments, where that could be operated under the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Talk about leaks.