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Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Paschal Mooney: In fact, it was probably done much more blatantly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Paschal Mooney: On a point of order, I subscribe to the philosophy of Voltaire. I might violently disagree with the point you made, but I defend the right of the person to say it. I have no axe to grind on this, but I feel that natural justice would suggest that the Member should be allowed at least to make some-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I know you have ruled on it, but I am challenging that ruling on the basis of unfairness.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I will have to get used to referring to Senator Burke as the Cathaoirleach, having had the pleasure of referring to him previously as the Leas-Chathaoirleach. It has been mainly, not exclusively, the west of Ireland representatives who have been standing in the House to compliment him and I want to add my sincere good wishes to him and to his family. I am proud to call him a friend and...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome what Senator Cullinane said, and I understand that it will be required that a referendum be held and there will not be any debate about this. A referendum must be held and the people will decide on the future of the House. In excess of 60 references are made to it in the Constitution and I wish well the best brains in the Attorney General's office in drafting a suitable question...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is féidir liom comhghairdeas a thabhairt do mo chara, Seanadóir Cummins. I did not have the opportunity to do so last week because, as a colleague said, we were awaiting the official confirmation. I am delighted the Senator has taken up this role. I also praise him for a presentation of considerable substance that he outlined to the House. I have a number of brief questions. On the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: If that Member has a difficulty about this House, maybe he would consider his position and resign his seat.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I do not believe that brought anything-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: -----positive to this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: My skin is as thick as anybody else's, but in the circumstances that Member might reflect on what he said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: It is more of a reflection on that Member than it is on me or on any other contribution that was made in this House on that day.

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I second the amendment. I welcome the Minister to the House. I have to pinch myself when I consider that this Government of all the talents - I mean that in the pejorative sense - includes people such as the Minister who is at a very tender age and has a very bright future ahead of him. However, he has been thrown in at the deep end to some degree and it reminds me of a previous Fianna...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The British do not view Ireland as a foreign country.

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I recall Senator Eamonn Coghlan opening An Tóstal in Drumshanbo on one occasion.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Feargal Quinn is a modest man who would not claim credit as one of the people directly responsible for introducing traceability into the food market during his time with Superquinn. We are eternally grateful for his actions in this regard. There is, however, a powerful food lobby which resists increased transparency in food labelling. The issue requires a more proactive approach...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State as a friend and constituency colleague from Sligo-North Leitrim and congratulate him on his appointment. Senator Conway is absolutely correct. Despite the perception that we are a regulation free and liberal economy which is conducive to starting businesses, the evidence is mounting to indicate that the opposite is the case. Anybody who listened to...

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Michael Mullins to continue, without interruption.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.