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Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: One cannot argue one side and then the other.

Seanad: School Transport: Statements (28 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State. The last Government initiated these changes to the school transport scheme under the value for money initiative to improve the efficiency of the service. The Government is now implementing the measures it opposed last December. Likewise, it has refused to reverse decisions taken by the Fianna Fáil-Green Party Government in respect of a cap on special needs...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: She not only said as much but criticised the Government for it on a regular basis.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming our former colleague. With regard to Senator Mac Conghail's comments, as someone who attended "Translations" last night, we may be confident following the reception the play received that he will have a full run to the beginning of August. I wish him well. I ask the Leader to convey the congratulations of the House to RTE for its sweep of radio awards...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I do not believe there is a problem because he has lived outside the country for 30 years. Where are we going? This man has kept in regular touch with the country. He is a leader in his field. He has done so much to the direct the focus of corporate America which has resulted in the creation of jobs in this country. It is time some of those sending barbs in his direction, especially...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: All of these activities are ongoing to help to improve the position and create jobs in this country. Perhaps the best representative of all in this regard is President McAleese. If ever anyone sought a representative for the Diaspora, she is the person who has been showing the way. Perhaps the Leader might consider asking the relevant Minister to consider that those interested among the...

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: An í? Tá go maith.

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Sheanadóir, ach níl tú ábalta é sin a dhéanamh. The Senator cannot move an amendment. Only one amendment can be moved at any one time.

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: A Sheanadóir, an féidir leat nóiméad amháin a thabhairt dod chomhghleacaí?

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Will Senator Gilroy stand when he is making a contribution?

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Chair notes the Senator's comments but it is not a point of order.

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I am most reluctant, as always, to interrupt the Senator in his prime but he has now exceeded his time.

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Does the Minister wish to make his contribution?

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Yes, although I regret that I was not able to respond as quickly as I should have because I was otherwise engaged. For the sake of clarity, Senator Norris's proposals are just that; as I explained earlier to Senator Ó Clochartaigh, only one amendment can be before the House at any one time and the Chair has not received any indication of further amendments and we do not recognise them. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I second the proposal to amend the Order of Business and I join Senator Moran and others in welcoming the return of the successful Special Olympics team. Senator Moran and I have a particular bond that helps us to understand the enormous pride felt by the families, supporters and, particularly, parents of those involved in the Special Olympics when there is success at that level. The games...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Coming from within 12 miles of where the McGivern family live, it is important that I raise the matter in the national Parliament.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: All I ask is that the Leader, having put the question to the Minister, would come back with some indication of what went wrong. When the opportunity arises, which I hope it will sooner rather than later, I hope there will be a seamless transfer of Ms McGivern to the relevant hospital and that her family will not have to suffer what they have been grievously suffering over the last number of...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is the amendment being pressed?