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Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I fully support the right of a free media in a democracy to report and to bring the Government and its Ministers to account where the spending of public money is involved. I was misinterpreted in the suggestion I made which I will make again. We have heard the Minister of State outline the proposals to try to get more people to come to this country and to improve the tourist product,...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I hope the scheme will be of great benefit to the overall tourist product. I make the case that in the review which I hope will take place sooner rather than later for an extension of the scheme to include bus travel.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I will give Members an idea of what we are up against. In that regard, I am grateful to the Oireachtas Library and Research Service for providing information I requested on what other countries were doing, which will give some indication of the opposition we face and the competitive nature of the tourism business. Regarding taxation measures and other financial incentives in countries from...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 9 March 2010.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I join other Members in requesting a debate on the impact of the Intoxicating Liquor Act, particularly in light of the controversy that has arisen. To a large extent, I agree with Senator Dearey that it is unfortunate that the need for this debate has arisen in the context of alcohol being available for a sporting occasion. The country is currently experiencing the most adverse impact as a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: This decision has nothing to do with alcohol, the Intoxicating Liquor Act or Munster Rugby, rather it is to do with money. It is similar to a decision taken by another group outside this country in respect of the recent soccer friendly between the Republic of Ireland and Brazil, which led to this country's economy losing millions of euro.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: We must place matters in perspective. There are certain mores which one must respect. Over 90% of the people of this country subscribe to being Christian. If one visits any of the Muslim countries and if one begins to engage in an argument or a debate on alcohol, one would soon be told where to go. This has nothing to do with tolerance or intolerance; it has to do with reflecting the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I want to separate the two issues.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: By all means it would be right and proper to have a debate on alcohol legislation as it is currently envisaged-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----and see whether we can accommodate all the points of view.

Seanad: Irish Language: Statements (10 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit. Mar is eol do mo chomhleacaithe, tá seachtain na Gaeilge ar siúl anois agus caithfidh mé cupla abairt a rá faoin bhféile. Tá féile sheachtain na Gaeilge ar siúl le blianta beaga anuas. Is í an chéiliúradh is mó d'ár dteanga agus d'ár gcultúr dúchais a ritear in Éireann gach bliain. Cuireann eagraíochtaí, comhairlí...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: That is not true.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I thank Senator Ormonde for sharing time. I join with Members on all sides of the House in thanking the Minister for coming to the House to take Second Stage of the Finance Bill 2010, which is probably one of the most important Bills of its nature to be introduced in either House and is critical to the future of this country. I welcome the Minister's acknowledgement that the budgetary...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Emergency legislation to ban the sale of mephedrone is currently going through the British Parliament. This will boost the profits of these despicable head shops in Border counties. It is important to establish how the Government intends to respond. I share the concerns expressed on all sides of the House at the placing in administration of the Quinn insurance group. In particular, I agree...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Over the last week there has been much commentary in the media and elsewhere about the Cabinet reshuffle. There has been a very negative reaction in the media to the appointment of Deputy Hanafin to the important position of Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport. Will the Leader consider inviting in the new Minister at an appropriate time after she has read into her brief? What has...

Seanad: Insurance Industry: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I join colleagues on both sides of the House in welcoming the Minister of State at such short notice. I share Members' concerns about the unfolding developments in the Quinn insurance company. Can the Minster of State be more specific about the Department of Finance review? He said it was part of the programme for Government which was agreed in recent months. In light of recent...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senator Ó Brolcháin's remarks on the ash cloud that has enveloped the country and created a crisis for the airline industry across Europe. I ask the Leader to consider inviting the Minister for Transport to the House because the decisions that have been taken in the interests of public safety are having a devastating effect on an already weakened economy as they trickle down. If...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Ross articulated the feelings of most rational people in regard to the banks. I agree with him that Mr. Boucher does not deserve any praise whatsoever. His concession was dragged out of him and it would never have happened if not for the formidable alliance of public opinion that formed against him. I hope this will go some way towards allowing a calm and rational debate among...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----and Kieran Mulvey for their leadership and the rational manner in which they pursued the negotiations. In the interest of the country, I hope there will be a positive outcome. I ask the Leader to consider inviting the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, to address the House in light of the report in today's newspapers on the dramatic increase in the mortgage...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Although I had not intended to refer to the issue, I welcome the comments made by Senator Donohoe and hope the Leader will take them on board. In light of the lies the former Greek Government told the European Union about the requirements for entering the euro zone, for which they are now reaping the whirlwind, some economic commentators are suggesting the figures for Ireland might be...