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Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (27 Oct 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. It is my first occasion that he has graced us with his presence for an international debate, in which this House has a long and illustrious tradition. I compliment my friends and colleagues on the Independent benches, Senator Henry and Senator Norris, for bringing this debate to the House at this time. I appreciate the non-contentious wording of...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (27 Oct 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Oct 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Last week the Government accepted the recommendations of the constituency review committee. That obviously paves the way for the introduction of legislation. In the Government's legislative programme, which all Members will have received, it was stated that such legislation would not be taken until spring 2005. I would be grateful if the Leader would inquire as to its timing and whether it...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senator Quinn on the issue of the time change. In the historical context, the British imposed GMT on Ireland in the seminal year of 1916. I understand that until then the time was variable between Cork, Galway and Dublin. This is a relatively recent phenomenon and I hope we will engage in debate on it. As Government spokesperson on foreign affairs in the Seanad I welcome the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: While I appreciate that parents are concerned about class sizes, and rightly so, in recent weeks they have also been concerned about the film censor and the somewhat bizarre decisions he has taken. In that context, would the Leader consider it worthwhile to invite the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to the House? He is the political boss of Mr. Kelleher, who in recent weeks has...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I find myself slightly at odds with some of the comments made in the House today but that is not unusual. I agree with the need for a debate primarily focused on the Middle East in the light of what sadly seems like the impending death of President Arafat. It may not be widely known that Ireland not only plays a key role at a political level but that under our development aid programme we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Now does Senator Brian Hayes see what he has started?

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I hate to make any response to Senator Finucane but obviously the Taoiseach is doing something right when he keeps getting re-elected. I have no wish to become involved in the debate on Aer Lingus. I will leave that to my esteemed colleague, the Fianna Fáil spokesperson in that area, Senator Dooley, who, I am sure, will have something to say on it. As somebody who supports Aer Lingus, we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I have great respect, bordering on a political affection, for Senator Ryan and I know his long record of championing the poor. However, he has cast an unacceptable slur on the Taoiseach, who is trying to forge a peaceful resolution to what is happening in Northern Ireland. Linking this issue with overseas development aid in order to suggest that the Taoiseach cannot be trusted is going beyond...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator should withdraw the remark. The Taoiseach does not need a lecture from the Labour Party.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I do not believe Senator Ryan speaks for the majority of Labour Party supporters when he casts such an outrageous slur on the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: The Labour Party is wrestling with its conscience in respect of who it will go into Government with after the next general election.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I do not think the Taoiseach needs a lecture.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: A political comment was made.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I have a question.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: References have been made to Ukraine — people are being shouted down there as well. That is one of the reasons I wanted to speak.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Sensitive discussions are ongoing about what we hope will be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power from direct rule to an elected Assembly, which represents all the people of Northern Ireland. At such a time, the House should acknowledge the courageous and brave stand being taken by the people of Ukraine. In recent days, we have seen their protests against corruption and electoral fraud...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I know the EU has called in its ambassador. I emphasise that the matter is important enough——