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Seanad: Lost at Sea Scheme: Motion (1 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick. In all of this, as has been touched on, is the sad fact that people lost their lives in the seafaring tragedy in the early 1980s. I note that has not been lost in all of the discussion and debate that has surrounded this controversial issue. I also regret that I agree with the view that this has become now a political football. While I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome Senator Leyden's opening comments on the reference in yesterday's budget speech on the future of the Seanad, as well as Senator Mullen's comments. In all the discussion on abolition and reform, the Members of this House over the past few decades have taken it upon themselves to initiate a variety of debates that have culminated in a stack of reports with very positive proposals on...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: That is exactly my point.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2011: Statements (8 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I am reassured by my good friend Senator Norris's frankness about his inability to have his worthwhile statements picked up by any aspect of the media. I had always been of the opinion that he had a direct line, if not to God then to the gods of the media in this country, so I am somewhat reassured that he, like the rest of us, must fight his corner in terms of getting news space. His point...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick, and endorse everything that has been said in congratulating him on his efforts. The fishing industry owes a great debt of thanks not only to the Minister of State but also to his departmental officials who participated in the late night negotiations. The Irish seem to produce their best in the early hours of the morning, while those in the...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: It seems to be selling very well. The Minister of State also referred to boar fish. Does this indicate that scientific studies are suggesting such fish species suit the Irish palate? I note that sole is among the other fish stocks which seem to be under threat. It is a particular favourite of mine. Is this species under threat and will I have to find a substitute? I pay tribute to my...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Did the menu specify that they were Dublin Bay prawns?

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: It has a lovely signature tune.

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Mr. Tom McSweeney.

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I caught a few more than that.

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: He will have enough time.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I share the opinions expressed by Senators O'Malley and Hanafin in regard to yesterday's European Court of Human Rights judgment. The people have spoken on this issue and it is up to the Government to reflect the majority view of the people, as indicated in a referendum. As everyone said, it is a time of hope. In that context, will the Leader arrange a debate on the state of the economy...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: That is the reality.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Those 200 jobs were up for international competition. The almost 1,000 job are real jobs in a real economy in this country and they are welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: With all due respect to those opposite, and I am not trying to bait them in any way, in the context of my question-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----I am trying to put the facts. It is about time the facts were given in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The common language with the United States is estimated to have a tax equivalent cost advantage for Ireland of approximately 7%. The availability of high quality professional services constitutes an advantage for certain sectors.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Unfortunately whenever there is good news-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----and whenever facts are put before the House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----the Opposition lapses back into rhetoric.