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Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy White. Like my colleague Senator Harris, I declare a vested interest in that I broadcast with RTE and one or two local radio stations, so I must be aware that whenever I speak on broadcasting matters I may be accused of representing one side or the other. The new structures, as Senator Twomey said, will take some time to evolve and develop their own...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I share the outrage of Senator Ross and other Members at the non-appearance of representatives of a semi-State body before an Oireachtas committee. Frankly, all of us share the blame for this, as there is no compellability. Members will recall that a legal challenge was mounted against two sitting committees in the early 1990s and both investigations collapsed because the committees' rights...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Second Stage (19 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I thank my friend and colleague, Senator Hanafin, and also Senator Brady for allowing me to participate in this debate in the time allotted. I also echo the welcome to Mr. Sean Gallagher. That was the first time I was made aware of this very serious difficulty, as illustrated by the story told by Senator Brady. I am delighted that Mr. Gallagher is here, along with representatives of the...

Seanad: Miners' Compensation (25 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to table this motion and the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, for taking the time to respond to it. I grew up in a mining community and my earliest recollections as a child are of watching very tired old men with blackened faces and mining lamps on their heads disgorging from a number of lorries on the main street of...

Seanad: Miners' Compensation (25 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Minister for his response, in which he indicated some degree of latitude which he and his officials will examine. One has to see the miners who are suffering from this lung disease. While we can be technical about the issue - one obviously has to have medical expertise - the bottom line is that people like Charlie Hopkins and the others to whom I referred know the reason they...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I have a great deal of sympathy with our friend and colleague, Senator Coghlan, who was pilloried in certain sections of the media last weekend for raising the legitimate question of the dung catchers and suggesting that the relevant by-law should be extended to Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I assure the House that from a tourist point of view, there is nothing less edifying than seeing the results of the movements of jarveys around the premier tourism centre of St. Stephen's Green. I compliment the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who has been mentioned by Senators on both sides of the House, on the traditional steel he has shown. One would expect that from a Corkman anyway. He...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: People in rural areas are complaining they can no longer cut turf; others claim they may end up not being allowed to fish. There are genuine concerns in rural Ireland about European directives. It is important for this House at least to reflect accurately what is happening in Europe, particularly after the ratification of the Lisbon treaty which has given an enhanced role to national...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I hope the Leader will take the opportunity to convey to all on the other side of the House that they do not hold a monopoly of concern about the image of this House and that silence does not in any sense mean acquiescence. We welcome the opportunity the House is providing for Senator Callely to make a statement. I have served in this House for a long time and, like all colleagues, I take...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I hope the Leader will take the opportunity to convey that those of us on this side of the House have equal concern for the image of the House. Will the Leader consider holding a debate on Northern Ireland? It is interesting that Northern Ireland has figured prominently in debates in the Seanad down through the years, especially during the period of violence and in the immediate aftermath of...

Seanad: Adult Education: Motion (2 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I second the motion.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I echo the compliments that have been paid to the Minister, Deputy Martin. He has put forward the Irish position very positively. As Senator Leyden said, he follows in a very proud tradition that dates back to Mr. Frank Aiken and to the late Mr. Brian Lenihan in this context. I welcome the opportunity to join colleagues in condemning the actions of the Israeli commandos last Monday. I...

Seanad: Waste Disposal (2 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This Adjournment matter is self-explanatory and arises from a "Prime Time Investigates" television programme that was broadcast some weeks ago and to which I referred in the House on the Order of Business the following day. I reiterate my admiration for and compliments to the programme makers and again note that this programme was yet another fine...

Seanad: Waste Disposal (2 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Minister of State for the reply, the essence of which is contained in the last two paragraphs. It is evident from the television programme that the Minister does not accept that the self-regulation introduced is working effectively. I am glad he has had this meeting. I seek assurances that he will proceed in the short term if there is not a positive response from the industry,...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The heckler is being heckled.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator will agree he has as many arms as before.

Seanad: Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009: Report Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Is mian liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire, an Teachta Dermot Ahern. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage each amendment must be seconded. It is proposed to group the following amendments for the purposes of debate: amendments Nos. 2...

Seanad: Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009: Report Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I acknowledge that amendment No. 2, which is a Government amendment, has also been tabled by the Labour Party.

Seanad: Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009: Report Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009: Report Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 6 to 13, inclusive, and Nos. 15 and 16 are cognate and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.