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Seanad: Salmon Fisheries Report: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: There he goes. I was about to pay him a more fulsome compliment in that there are people who pay to hear him. It is wonderfully refreshing that we do not have to pay to hear him in this House.

Seanad: Salmon Fisheries Report: Statements (Resumed). (25 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Long may it continue because he is theatre at its best and we really could learn a great deal from him in that regard. If I had my hat on, I would take it off to him. Answering his argument, which was eliciting the comments and reactions from this side of the House, is like trying to separate the wheat from the chaff; I will leave that to the Minister of State to do in his own forensic and...

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements. (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator has one minute remaining.

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements. (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Yes.

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: As a member of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, I was privileged to be present when our Australian friends made a submission to the committee yesterday. I am particularly pleased they are present in the Chamber as I speak about the Lisbon national reform programme. I am sure they will understand that Mr. Frank Forde, one of two former Australian Prime Ministers from my home county of...

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: We will have no sniping from Dublin 4.

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Mr. Frank Forde came from the small rural area of Ballinaglera, between Drumshanbo and Dowra on the shores of Lough Allen. I am sure the Minister of State is familiar with the area.

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Mr. Forde served briefly as the interim Prime Minister of Australia for one week in 1945, following the death of his predecessor, Mr. John Curtin. Despite the fact that Mr. Forde came from County Leitrim, he was not re-elected as Prime Minister because he did not get enough votes, as the late Mr. Frank Cluskey would have said. He went on to serve as an ambassador for Australia during his...

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Ideologically, he is on the left. In the absence of Senator Hayes, Senator McDowell admitted that, from his perspective, he did not and could not support the sustaining of work practices in the public sector that would not be accepted in the private sector.

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: All of us agree on that point. Senator McDowell went into some detail but did not want to discuss specific cases because we all knew what he was talking about. I would be the first to support the public sector. Like all Members, I have always believed in a strong, vibrant public sector. I have never taken the view that everything should be thrown to the private sector, particularly as I come...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: In light of the comments made on the weekend's announcement, it is sad that there is division on what should be a great national celebration. The Taoiseach is entitled to make public announcements wherever he sees fit; there is a precedent. It is ironic that last weekend our neighbours in Great Britain celebrated a military event of 200 years ago, the Battle of Trafalgar, in which Lord Nelson...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Anybody who has observed the British penchant for commemoration will know that, in common with other large powers, militarism forms a great part. This is more about pique on the part of those who feel they were not consulted. In a spirit of reconciliation, solidarity and empathy with all shades of opinion on this island and in this House, will the Leader consider holding a debate early in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: That would allow all sides of the House to join in supporting this great national celebration. In news that broke overnight the democratically elected President of Iran was quoted last night as saying he believed the state of Israel should be wiped off the map. Irrespective of one's views about Israeli foreign policy and its policy towards the Palestinians, and I believe most Members of this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: In that context the international outcry against the Iranian President is such that I have some faith in international morality. I ask the Leader to request the Minister for Foreign Affairs to make a statement at the earliest opportunity on Ireland's response to this unacceptable and outrageous attack on another country which is, although it is sometimes forgotten, a democratic country. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: It had far reaching implications that are still with us today.

Seanad: Broadcasting Legislation. (9 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I am pleased to have the opportunity to bring this matter to the House. I am particularly pleased that my friend and colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Gallagher, is taking this Adjournment matter because we come from the same region. We could discuss the quality of reception in our part of the world. However, this matter...

Seanad: Broadcasting Legislation. (9 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Minister of State for his reply, particularly his gracious remarks about my modest contribution to broadcasting. I am also pleased he will consider the recommendations of the task force report on emigration. I hope the Minister of State will return to the Minister with the message that the question of money should not arise on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I join with Senator Brian Hayes in welcoming the agreement by all Members on the motion to be taken without debate regarding the Shot at Dawn Campaign. It is a worthy motion and the alacrity with which it was agreed by all sides is to be commended. I thank Senator Brian Hayes for his gracious reference to my question on that matter before the British-Irish Interparliamentary Body. He too has...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Perhaps this is not the correct time but I intend to write to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to consider if this is the proper procedure, and I will be guided by it. Once again the world has woken up to another atrocity in Amman. As foreign affairs spokesperson I ask the Leader, and I believe that I speak for the House, to convey the sympathy of the Irish people to King Abdullah...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Will the Leader arrange for a debate on performing artists? The Minister for Social and Family Affairs should attend the House for such a debate. According to recent newspaper reports, performing artists who are out of work must present themselves for work. In many cases they have to undertake work other than theatrical or other work related to their profession. As a result they do not...