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Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Bill was introduced initially last year by the previous Administration. Compliments were paid on Second Stage to the Minister and the Government for reintroducing the Bill. Many of the statistics the Minister and other contributors made are relevant. In the context of section one and these proposals it is important to put on the record the latest World Health Organization report on the...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I understand that but I have a brief question. I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive reply and for reassuring the House that there will be more comprehensive anti-smoking legislation. I hope that will be advanced very quickly. I suggest the tobacco review committee would address the issue mentioned with regard to the constant use of smoking. Following the introduction of the...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I endorse everything Senator Burke has said. I am particularly pleased that the legal minds of the former Attorney General and the current Attorney General were united on this issue. The Minister of State will have gathered from the debate that she can be assured there will be a unity of minds in this House when any further legislation is introduced in this area. I hope she will take on...

Seanad: A Vision for Change: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I endorse all that has been said in praise of the Minister of State with whom I have worked in a variety of areas over several years. I am delighted that she has been given this portfolio because she showed remarkable commitment and dedication during her time in opposition in this area. She now brings that body of expertise to her new portfolio. I am pleased that there has been praise on...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I share the concerns expressed across the floor with regard to the Minister for Social Protection. While I agree with everything said by Senator Kelly, I would like him to take note that during the debate on social protection issues in recent weeks, I and others on this side of the House pointed out the considerable savings that have been made. The most recent report from the Department...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Minister, without interruption.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: In order to comply with the Order of Business for the day, we must conclude by 1.15 p.m. We must allow the Minister time to respond to the recent questions. I will allow a final question.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Kelly is indicating.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Will the Senator allow me to speak? I will take his question

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: A specific question please.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I understand. There is no need for it to be related because we have taken the related questions. Let us remember this is a new experiment and it will obviously need tweaking.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I call Senator D'Arcy. I understand, I was not in the Chair, that some Members have spoken a number of times, but this is a matter for the Leader to address.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: We are running out of time, and I understand Senator Mullins has not spoken. I am entirely in the hands of the Leader.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Chair is in the hands of the Leader on the Order of Business. The Minister has only two minutes to reply.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Will the Minister make a statement on fisheries, given that we have eaten into ten minutes of the time allocated to agriculture?

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I ask the Leader for guidance on this point. We have gone over time and questions have not been answered.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: From the point of view of the Chair, I repeat that there should be specific questions rather than Second Stage speeches. It is in everyone's interests, as the Leader has pointed out. This is an experiment and it is in the interests of the House that we do this as best we can and as effectively as we can.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I was just responding that the Committee on Procedure and Privileges can examine this.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I ask the Senator to try to ask a question because time is limited.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I will group as many questions as I can if they are as specific and detailed as those of the Leader.