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Seanad: Prison Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I have a question on the issuing of warrants. I presume this is in the context of committal to prison. The Minister knows better than most that the prison population has been increasing. Does she have an opinion on the imminent implementation of the law next month? It will have implications for those who are, or could be, committed to prison for non-payment of fines, as happened in two...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Additional Uses of Natural Gas: Gas Networks Ireland (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Chairman. Unfortunately, I must go to the Seanad so I may not be able to remain to hear the answers. I have a number of questions. May I clarify that we are talking about what I used to hear referred to as LPG, liquid petroleum gas?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Additional Uses of Natural Gas: Gas Networks Ireland (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: Fine. Back in the 1970s, during the oil crisis, I converted my car to LPG, at a time when it was a pioneering move. People used to tell me it was very dangerous because there was a big tank at the back of the car and one could switch from petrol to gas. I used it for many years. There were stations across the country but it fell out of favour. People had an idea it was dangerous, but I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Additional Uses of Natural Gas: Gas Networks Ireland (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: What about the structure and the tanks in it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Additional Uses of Natural Gas: Gas Networks Ireland (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: Are the major manufacturers producing those cars?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Additional Uses of Natural Gas: Gas Networks Ireland (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: One did with LPG; one definitely knew the difference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Additional Uses of Natural Gas: Gas Networks Ireland (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: It is an inevitable question, but where will the gas come from?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Additional Uses of Natural Gas: Gas Networks Ireland (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I am sure Deputy Colreavy will have a question about that, so I do not wish to steal his thunder. Both of us are probably thinking the same thing but I will leave it to Deputy Colreavy to follow up on that question. I thank the witnesses.

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State. I can confirm that Fianna Fáil supports the Bill, but we have certain reservations. I remember debating the original Act of 2012 when the then Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, was before the House. At the time, myself and other Senators argued strongly that the bankruptcy term should be reduced to one year, primarily because at the time one had a...

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: The Deputy initiated this process through his Labour Party. Such endeavour proves that even a backbencher in Government can have an influence far beyond what his or her humble backbench status might suggest. I have been surprised by three things. First, I am astonished at how fast this change has taken place in legislative terms, because the process usually grinds very slowly. Second, the...

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I am multitasking.

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: Not at all, I was being as quiet as a church mouse. The Minister of State is absolutely forgiven.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: The Title of this Bill, Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008, was changed from Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008. This is a Seanad Bill that has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question, "That...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I call on the Minister of State of the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to speak on the subject matter of the amendments in group 1. She is very welcome.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I am sure the House will join me in wishing Senator Conway a happy anniversary. He is married to a very good Leitrim woman.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question, "That the Bill be received for final consideration," the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: As no Member is seeking to contribute, we will move to the second group of amendments.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: As no Member is offering to speak on that group, I ask the Minister to discuss the subject matter of the third group of amendments, amendments Nos. 8 to 20, inclusive, which are technical minor amendments to sections 4 and 5 of the Bill relating to the making of amendments to planning schemes.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: In accordance with the order of the House today, the Seanad shall meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, 18 December 2015.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I join Senator Sean D. Barrett in welcoming Mr. George Hamilton. He and I were colleagues as far back as the Moscow Olympic Games and the trajectory of his career has been much higher than mine. It could not have happened to a nicer person. I will continue the theme initiated by my colleague, the leader of the Fianna Fáil group, Senator Darragh O'Brien, in the context of Garda pay. It...