Results 721-740 of 5,046 for speaker:Paschal Mooney

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I am aware of that. Will the Deputy Leader consider inviting the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to the House to discuss the overseas aid programme, with particular reference to Ethiopia? This issue has generated a great deal of controversy and my colleagues in the foreign affairs committee will be aware that it has been debated over the past...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I was reminded of a comment made by Miriam Lord in her excellent analysis of last weekend. Senator Minihan referred to string pullers with their mobile phones which indicates there was an orchestrated, focused attack rather than something involving a yobbish, random element. When they decided to relocate from O'Connell Street to Leinster House, the quote from one of these young thugs was "The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: It is a proud tradition in this country.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senator Ryan and others who have called for a debate on the overseas development aid programme. I have asked for this over recent weeks, specifically in respect of Ethiopia but support the view that we should have a wider debate about the overseas aid programme, and our response to the impending disaster in African countries. This is the view of Senator Kitt who is Chairman of the...

Seanad: Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I extend a céad míle fáilte to the Minister of State to the House. He and I, and Senator Bradford, regularly attend meetings of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs. I was trying to reorient my thinking that he was attending a plenary session of the Seanad rather than a committee meeting. I welcome the Bill. I read most of the debate on Second Stage when the Bill was introduced in the...

Seanad: Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: The point is that there are only a few of them.

Seanad: Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: On a point of order, I asked a specific question while the Cathaoirleach was away from the House about the women employed at the highest levels. The Cathaoirleach may interpret that in any way he wishes but I want to provide a context for the Minister of State's reply.

Seanad: Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Free Travel Scheme. (22 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment. I also thank the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Seamus Brennan, for coming to the House to respond. I wish to put on record not only my deep appreciation but that of Irish communities, with whom I am in regular contact in the UK and the United States, for the commitment the Minister has shown to...

Seanad: Free Travel Scheme. (22 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Minister. I am sure that his remarks, particularly those made after his official reply, as he put it, will bring some comfort to those in the UK who have been addressing this issue.

Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: The child benefit payments in our house are a mystery to me. It is a matter between the Department and my wife and long may it continue.

Seanad: Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (23 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Terry has indicated her opposition to this section.

Seanad: Shot at Dawn Campaign: Statements. (28 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, to the House. This is an historic debate. In my time here I have not seen a subject that received such overwhelming support across all sections of the House. The spirit of conciliation that permeates the Minister's contribution demonstrates that this issue is about reconciliation, not blame or criticism. I hope the contribution...

Seanad: Shot at Dawn Campaign: Statements. (28 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: It is proposed that the debate be extended by 20 minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Will the Leader convey the thanks of the Irish diaspora to the Government following its announcement overnight that it intends to extend the presidential bounty, which is currently €2,500, to all centenarians, irrespective of their residence? Heretofore, one not only had to reach the age of 100 but one also had to be resident in the State to obtain the bounty. I welcome the Government...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (29 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Recommendation No. 17 in the name of Senator John Paul Phelan is ruled out of order as it is merely declaratory in nature.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (29 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Recommendation No. 18 in the name of Senator McDowell is ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (29 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Recommendation No. 19 in the name of Senator John Paul Phelan is ruled out of order as it is merely declaratory in nature.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (29 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Recommendation No. 20 in the name of Senator McDowell is ruled out of order as it is merely declaratory in nature.