Results 501-520 of 5,046 for speaker:Paschal Mooney

Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I remember it well.

Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I thought the Senator was talking about the former Deputy, Seán Doherty.

Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Perhaps we can take an ecumenical approach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Will the Leader consider arranging a debate on substance abuse, with particular emphasis on under-age drinking? Perhaps such a discussion could take place in the context of a motion that would allow for contributions from all sides, in the presence of the relevant Minister. I am calling for the debate following reports today in the media of comments made by Bishop Forristal about the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: In a week when the focus will be on Ireland and when Government representatives and colleagues from both Houses will be travelling to destinations across the globe, does the Leader agree that it would be opportune to have a debate on emigrant issues following the recess? It would be particularly apt to hold such a debate in light of the significant increase in funding the Government has...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: He did provide it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: There has been a significant increase in the amount of that money, which is now of the order of €9 million.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: If Senator Ryan was in contact with the Irish community in Britain to the same degree as I am, he would be aware that it has welcomed this increase and embraced it enthusiastically.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: It has also publicly acknowledged the contribution the Government is making towards the issues facing emigrants in Britain. The point made by Senator Ryan is low in nature and he should read up on what is happening in the UK. Will the Leader consider arranging a debate on this matter? It is important that this House, which is a forum for debates of this nature, should continue to highlight...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, to the House and note that once again he finds himself in the eye of a storm. When the storm broke over the constitutionality of charging elderly patients in long-stay care, I was reminded of a famous quote by a former Minister for Health, now the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, who when asked to describe his situation in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: That is happening every month in the United States.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: It is outrageous that the Senator could make such a comparison. He is playing politics and should tell that to the emigrants.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: It is a reflection of the compassion this House shows that so many Members have expressed real concern about the plight of this young man. However, this is not the first case of its kind and sadly it will not be the last. It would be useful if the Leader of the House asked the Minister to clarify, as a matter of urgency, the circumstances under which this deportation took place. Many of us...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: The Leader was mentioned on the radio programme in question.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: They were afraid of the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: They talked this morning about a 60 cent increase in the share price.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: That is what it will cost the workers — a 60 cent increase.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I was thinking the same myself.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: The thought did flit across my mind. I am glad the Senator has put it on the record.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: The Minister of State is a man of many parts.