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

Paschal Mooney: It has nothing to do with this.

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

Paschal Mooney: It had nothing to do with me. That is very unfair.

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

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

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Overnight developments regarding the capture of British sailors allegedly found in Iranian waters are a cause of great concern. Will the Deputy Leader convey the concern of the House to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who has made a public statement on the matter? International opinion is becoming increasingly critical of the unilateral action of the Iranian Government. Evidence conveyed...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: There is a concern that Ireland should be seen to be as critical as the international community has proven to be. In that context, I ask the Acting Leader if he will convey our concerns to the Iranian authorities, with whom we have very strong trade links, as we have a unique opportunity to do so.

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this issue and I appreciate the time constraints. I am not sure the following has been put on record but it is important it should be. I think I am correct in saying the opposition to this section is Fianna Fáil policy. However, we are members of Government and it is an extremely difficult position for those of us who are members of the Fianna...

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I do not say policy, but a decision was taken at a Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting on foot of a motion from the members of the Fianna Fáil Seanad group, not specifically on this section or this Bill but about the overall attitude that has been adopted over a period where an ad hoc approach has been taken by individual Ministers. This applies to all Governments. I have been in this...

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: With all due respect, I hate interrupting people and I find it most irritating.

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Browne had his chance. We are not filibustering.

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I wish to put this on record. I also wish to put on record the genuine opposition of those of us on this side of the House towards the general approach that is taken whenever local authority members are involved. This section again debars local authority members from being considered for membership of the boards. This is not about councillors being appointed; it is about stopping them from...

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: If one is nominated to Seanad Éireann, one will have to cease membership of the board. Senator Feeney was a member of the Medical Council while serving as a member of this House. If this provision were in place at that time, Senator Feeney would have had to resign from the Medical Council. The expertise she had acquired and the knowledge she made available as a member of the board would...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am pleased Senators Norris and Hanafin raised the issue of Chernobyl. I was also present at yesterday's meeting, during which I spoke at length with Adi Roche and listened with great interest to her submission. I broadly support everything said and ask the Leader to convey the support of the House for Ms Roche's work as an outstanding citizen and humanitarian. She requested that Irish...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: The group visa application procedure was conducive to the trafficking of young people from Central and Eastern Europe.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Adi Roche fully accepts that.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: She was glad to hear that the Department assured me——

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator has barracked me three times.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: For the benefit of the House, Senator Norris left the meeting before Ms Roche made her submission.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Having said that——

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I have no difficulty with Senator Norris.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I sought the permission of the Chair. There was no need for Senator Norris to barrack me about a matter on which we agree.