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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I have suggested a debate on the Middle East. I raised this in light of the recent visit by the Minister for Foreign Affairs to the Middle East. It would be useful for the House to be updated on the situation. Senator Ryan and I agree on the basics but as a result of the Saudi Arabian initiative last week, which brought Fatah and Hamas together for the purpose of forming a unity...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: ——in order that we can all remain informed regarding the way forward.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State. I will address a couple of issues that have arisen during the course of the debate. I am glad the Minister of State outlined the historical context because the world has changed over the past 20 years. It is almost impossible to believe that individuals and states now have a common enemy, which is like a thief in the night. The concept of standing armies...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senator Quinn in his call for a debate on road safety. Much of what Senator MacSharry has said would reflect my views. Focusing on some aspects of Senator MacSharry's contribution, namely, the timeline in which many of these accidents take place and the age cohort involved, it has already been proven statistically that almost a third of accidents involve this younger age group....

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: We all accept that passive smoking is a killer. What about the passive promotion involved in this, which plants the idea in the minds of people, particularly young people, that all they have to do is go into a supermarket and buy ten cans of beer, getting another ten free?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: The mind boggles at wanting to buy ten cans anyway, but the person would get an extra ten for free.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: There must be some type of constraint on the wider commercial sector in this country, which also has a moral responsibility to be part of the society in which it operates. I am saddened the company made this decision, especially because some good people work within it. The decision will not help the company and I hope members of the public would act accordingly and make their views known to...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: It is right for the House to acknowledge what happened yesterday in the North. It is a humbling experience to feel part of living history and be aware that what happened yesterday will probably form the last chapter of future history books on the peace process. What is significant about yesterday is that it is the ending of a partition of the mind, as inferred by Senator Maurice Hayes, in...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Including the former Senator McGowan.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Some people think they did.

Seanad: Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Second Stage. (27 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I extend a hearty céad míle fáilte to the Minister of State with responsibility for fisheries. I reflect on the historic nature of this day. I am sure it has not been lost on the Minister of State that he is representing the Republic of Ireland steering through legislation with a very strong North-Strong element to it in the aftermath of the events in the North yesterday. This debate...

Seanad: Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Second Stage. (27 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator is not even listening to the Cathaoirleach. He is on a solo run.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I suppose the Senator will blame Fianna Fáil for that too.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator can retrieve those e-mails.

Seanad: Ethical Foreign Policy: Motion (28 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Seanad Éireann recognises the success of the Government in maintaining and developing a foreign policy based on the values of the Irish people which also protects and promotes Irish national interests."

Seanad: Ethical Foreign Policy: Motion (28 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, to the House. I congratulate him belatedly on his recent promotion and the good job he is doing in his brief. Questions on foreign policy agendas and how Governments should react in international relations have become increasingly significant in recent decades, particularly the last decade, as international relations have become more complex...

Seanad: Ethical Foreign Policy: Motion (28 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Protocol and decorum.

Seanad: Ethical Foreign Policy: Motion (28 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: This has nothing to do with foreign policy.