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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I found it to be an historic occasion and I am sure Senator Coghlan enjoyed the occasion yesterday. President Higgins lifted the morale of the diaspora, including the Irish in Britain, and those of us who are at home. I pay particular tribute to the President's wife, Sabina, who has done an extraordinary job in promoting Irish fashion. Sometimes the consort is left to one side in these...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: Having been distracted by septic tanks, I completely forgot to join my colleagues in wishing Jody Blake every happiness in future. While it may be a cliché, the saying that one's health is one's wealth is true. I am aware Jody has taken the decision somewhat reluctantly on medical advice. We are all sorry that is the case and this is a sad day for us. I have served with Jody over a...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I referred to the President's state visit to the UK because I hoped the Leader would convey the appreciation of this House to President and Mrs. Higgins on the outstanding work they have done on behalf of the nation.

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that Statutory Instrument No. 105 of 2014 Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 be annulled.The Minister is very welcome. We accept that Ireland needs a very strong regulatory system to maintain a high quality standard of building for family homes. I am sure the Minister will clarify the matter, but it appears the proposed statutory...

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: Tell that to the father and son who are going to incur extra costs.

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: There are also competent people around.

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: He is putting the consumer last, not first.

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: We all find the Minister to be such.

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: No more than the Minister, I will not take up all of my time. He went to the core of the issues that I raised, which were primarily based on an individual in my county whom I know and who outlined to me the impact of these regulations countywide. I stand over the figure that the individual provided of just two people in the county being eligible to sign off on work. I am particularly...

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I am hoping that people like him will have ease of passage to ensure they can continue to earn their livelihood. I hope the Minister will continue to monitor that. From our side of the House, we will be looking at it to ensure that is the case and that the professional bodies do not ride roughshod over such good people who have been providing a very valuable service for decades without any...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I join Senators on all sides of the House in expressing sympathy to the family of the man murdered so callously this morning in Dublin. Last week we paid tribute to the outstanding contribution President Higgins and his wife, Sabine, had made, with others, to the success of the state visit to the United Kingdom. As a result of the visit, there has been much speculation in the newspapers...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: In answer to Senator Cullinane's query about the water charges being announced before the local elections, I am sure the Leader will also have read the Irish Independent, which gives a figure of €248-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I am providing the Leader with the information in order to inform his response to Senator Cullinane's question. I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Crown. I ask the Leader to give consideration to inviting the Minister for Finance to the House because, yet again, in his own way as a blunt and straight speaker, he has dismissed the notion that has been growing...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: They are lying in wait.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: Out of respect for the Leader-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I have a question that is somewhat related. In the context of the questions raised by Deputy Coffey about the equipment, he is probably referring to the same television programme I had intended to mention in which former employees alleged that procedures were not complied with. The assistant commissioner will be familiar with that. I am curious to know about the technical aspects in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: My question was not about the efficiency of the equipment but about the manner in which it was located and set up. The allegations made by the former employees were that they brought this to the attention of their superiors but were dismissed out of hand. In turn, this had an impact on subsequent prosecutions. That was the core message of these allegations. This raises serious issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: Are GoSafe employees encouraged to report problems without penalty?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: That is reassuring.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: There are many songs about water, one of which goes "Water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink".