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Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I thought we had passed that stage. I live within half an hour of Enniskillen and have relatives in the county and the town, which I know well. As the Church of Ireland bishop said this morning, when we hear of Enniskillen and a bomb in one sentence, it cuts one to the quick. In this House we had the legacy of the 1988 bomb in the person of the distinguished, much remembered, lamented and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I endorse what the Deputy Leader and Senator Quinn said about the question of Iraq. One can only assume that Senator Ryan suffers from the type of advanced amnesia that affects academics in the context of debates of this nature. When he comes out into the sunlight, I would suggest that the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minster of State, Deputy Kitt, have given the utmost clarity to the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I compliment the Minister for Foreign Affairs who – for the first time as a Foreign Minister – delineated the difference between military and political neutrality. This country will make its decision in light of inspector Hans Blix's report next Friday. To use football parlance, I ask the Leader to keep her eye on the ball in terms of what is happening in the region in general. There is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: It is rubbish.

Seanad: Fischler Proposals for Agriculture: Motion. (12 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: While I am reluctant to interrupt the Minister, I remind Members that there is a convention in the House that Ministers are not interrupted, especially when Senators have an opportunity to express their own point of view.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I thought the Senator and the Leader were friends.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: On a point of order—

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: On a point of order, Senator O'Toole referred to issues within Fianna Fáil. I was in the Chair and, therefore, representing the Chair of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: It is a very important point of order. There is an important distinction. Senator O'Toole is being somewhat mischievous and should withdraw his comment.

Seanad: Finance and Related Matters: Statements. (18 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: Like my colleagues, I welcome the Minister of State. This is a very important opportunity for us to reflect on where we stand economically and where we are going. I applaud Senator McDowell on the prudent approach he took. One could paraphrase his closing remarks by saying the good ship Ireland is moving through rather choppy waters and will require a good captain at its helm to ensure we...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I started with a long list of questions but they were asked by other Members. As the answers were given I was left with almost a blank page. Mr. De Rossa's answers were comprehensive and it will not be his fault if this Chamber is not better informed as a result. What does Mr. De Rossa believe the issues will be in the European elections next year in the context of the Convention's work and...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I will let Mr. De Rossa know.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I now call on Senator Minihan to conclude the debate that—

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: That was the voice of authority.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I echo all of the comments and compliments that have been paid to our former colleague in this House. He has done extremely well since his time here and he has our good wishes. Within the context of the debate about Ireland's role and continuing involvement in the European experiment, would the Minister of State agree that we are at a crossroads? If one looks back to our entry into the then...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: We have moved on and what I am trying to suggest is that we are at a crossroads. We have assumed new responsibilities and will be a net contributor to the EU within a few years. We have assumed a leadership role. I am pleased the Minister of State has taken the initiative to set up alliances with the smaller states. This is an area on which he might expand because these are the countries with...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: That is not true. Nobody has any problem with that.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I only interrupt because it is such a fundamental issue.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: The high moral ground is fine but there is no need to be extreme about it.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator is preaching to the converted.