Results 521-540 of 5,046 for speaker:Paschal Mooney
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
Paschal Mooney: The Finance Bill debate provides an opportunity to examine the broad strokes of macro-economic policies but I am tempted to respond to Senator Browne's contribution about the car-driving population. It is quite extraordinary that we have one of the highest car tax rates in the world but it seems not to bother peopleââ
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
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- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Now that there is movement on the Stability and Growth Pact and the straitjacket imposed on this economy over the past few years is loosened, perhaps the â¬1.5 billion available for essential infrastructural development will go towards a more developed integrated public transport system. I am a strong supporter of public transport. My late father grew up in a bar, aptly called The Railway...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Paschal Mooney: I agree with Senator McHugh, but I would like to add that the flight of the earls was one of the sorriest and most depressing episodes in Irish history because the leaders left.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Senator Scanlon has asked for a debate on sustainable development. In that context, the ESRI report published this morning shows that County Leitrim has the highest level of second homes in the country. The excellent Government initiative to repopulate the county through tax incentives has now proven to be an opportunity for speculators and those with plenty of money. While these people are...
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
Paschal Mooney: It shows the power of the Department of Finance.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Is the Senator pressing the amendment?
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts. (23 Mar 2005)
Paschal Mooney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for including this matter on the Adjournment. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Treacy. As this matter is more relevant to his brief than that raised by Senator O'Toole, I am pleased he is present. In recent weeks, China, through the 10th PRC National People's Congress, passed what is known as the anti-separation law. This...
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts. (23 Mar 2005)
Paschal Mooney: I am very grateful to the Minister of State for his response. I am also pleased that Ireland is aware of the concerns that have been expressed within Europe and internationally. If the Republic of Ireland were to introduce a law in this House along similar lines to that which was introduced in the Beijing People's Congress, which on the one hand called for a peaceful reunification of the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)
Paschal Mooney: I wish to be associated with the compliments paid to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I said earlier in the week that the contributions were a reflection of the compassion in this House. I could not help but reflect on Portia's famous speech in the "Merchant of Venice" as follows: The quality of mercy is not strain'd; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Yes. We should not allow what is happening in Palestine and Israel to slip off the agenda, which can happen so easily. This House has a long tradition of debating Middle East matters. In the recent past, despite the very best efforts on both sides in terms of advancing the peace plan, there is still building going on in existing settlements, which is thwarting the best efforts of the new...
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 21, 28, 39, 58, 80, 110, 114 to 117, inclusive, 123, 127, 131, 134, 135 and 150 to 152, inclusive, are a composite proposal and should be taken together.
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 14 was not moved as amendment No. 12 was agreed.
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 31 is a Government amendment and amendment No. 42 is cognate.
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 32 is a Government amendment and amendments Nos. 33 and 46 are cognate.
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 34 is a Government amendment to which amendments Nos. 35 and 36 are alternatives.
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 43 and 44 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 79 is in the name of Senator Henry. Amendments Nos. 113, 120, 126 and 155 are cognate.
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)
Paschal Mooney: Is Senator Henry pressing the amendment?
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)
Paschal Mooney: The amendment has already been discussed.