Results 121-140 of 5,046 for speaker:Paschal Mooney

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Paschal Mooney: It is below the audit exemption threshold at present, but that is not my point. My point relates to over-regulation and to the emphasis being placed on the compliance nature of the legislation, which is going to create enormous difficulties for those who are trading – in this case a husband and wife – and for many others. It is also about the impact the existing legislation is having on...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Paschal Mooney: But the Minister of State—

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Paschal Mooney: That is fine, I will talk on the section.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I appreciate that company law is a complex issue and do not expect that the Minister of State will cover everything here. However, I would like to be reassured. I was making a general point which had been expressed to me by those in the accountancy profession dealing with small and medium-sized businesses. The Minister of State should give some assurance that he is aware of these concerns. I...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Paschal Mooney: That is what they were told.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Minister sincerely for what is an important intervention. The key words he used were confidence in the economy. I am also very grateful to Senator O'Toole and I fully appreciate, despite my earlier remarks, the expertise he brought to bear on the debate because of his involvement with the audit review group. The fact that he conveyed to the Minister many of the concerns that have...

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (29 May 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Michael Ahern. He is having a busy time in the House. It is always a great pleasure to have him here and I look forward to his responses to the contributions of Senators at the conclusion of the debate. I admit that I was somewhat reluctant to get involved in this debate because I first need to...

Seanad: Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (29 May 2003)

Paschal Mooney: It is very variable. It might do no harm for me to nail a myth. Despite the high profile of presenters one hears on air during the day and the sums of money, real or imagined, they are alleged to receive, I assure the House that I and the vast majority of people who work on air in RTE are paid basic union rates which, as professional fees, are taxable. Whenever I say this within these...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I echo Senator Brian Hayes's initial comments and I would welcome a debate. I am sure the Leader will be happy to respond in that regard when time is available. However, I remind Members about a moving speech by David Begg – which my colleagues in the National Forum on Europe will recall – when he had just taken up his executive position with the ICTU.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Paschal Mooney: Mr. Begg made a moving contribution about the moral responsibility of countries within the EU, such as Ireland, to the countries of Africa. He had, as head of Concern, a background in this area and had seen, first-hand, the effects of the internecine civil wars which have ravaged that continent. At a time when matters of great import are being discussed at the Convention on the Future of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I was talking about the shooting of innocent journalists and children that has nothing to do with a political decision.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Paschal Mooney: It is happening on the ground. I ask him to make the distinction.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I wish to address the issues of tolerance and inclusivity but I am a little reluctant to speak following my colleague's speech on taking the high moral ground, which I thought belonged to others. In a week in which there is a great outpouring of tolerance in relation to the Special Olympics we have all witnessed wonderful scenes on television and in our towns. I must confess, however, that my...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I think it is time he told Senator O'Toole something—

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I understand perfectly what this is being done. I may be mischievous in suggesting that it also might be an indication of flexibility on the part of the Progressive Democrats, our partners in Government, towards provision of a national stadium, which the Minister should appreciate is definitely needed. I hope the Minister will see that it is provided. Such a facility is needed and the...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

Paschal Mooney: Yes. As the Minister referred to national stadia, as distinct from national stadiums, one assumes that this law will apply to anything that will come on stream in the future. Notwithstanding the Minister's reference to designated areas within stadia and the fact that we would naturally expect those applying for certificates to be as honourable in discharging their obligations as the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

Paschal Mooney: There was.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

Paschal Mooney: It is very difficult to follow that. In the week in which the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism travels to America to try to improve Ireland's competitiveness – I am sure all sides of the House wish him well in that regard – will the Leader reflect on reports in the national media this morning relating to a submission from RTE to the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I agree with Senator Quinn. We could end gridlock immediately if we banned the 250,000 provisional licence holders. Since yesterday the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Cowen, represents the European Union under a system whereby the relevant Ministers of the former Presidency, the current Presidency and the future Presidency represent the European Union. I wish the Minister well in that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I am delighted that two Ulstermen have been prominent this week, as Senator Leyden pointed out. I wonder whether Senator Maurice Hayes's next stop might be Buckingham Palace. Perhaps I should not mention that in this House, but I wish him well. Some weeks ago I drew attention to the phenomenon at Lansdowne Road of booing Glasgow Rangers players in international shirts. There is another recent...