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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: For all the wrong reasons.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Thanks be to God.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Golden Globes are in January.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Not really, I am just a film fan.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Dáil is not much different.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: There is an old Irish saying that the nearest to the church is the farthest from God. I wish to put on record my sincere appreciation and good wishes to my friend and esteemed colleague, the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Denis O'Donovan, whom I grievously omitted in acknowledging, who brings a quiet dignity to the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I share Senator Comiskey's optimism about the agrifood sector but I ask the Leader to respond to what seems to be yet another sideswipe at the agricultural sector by those who seem to know very little about the difficulties that sector has been facing in recent years. This has come about primarily because last week the IFA published up to date figures on farm incomes, noting they had...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: It does not mention Killarney.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: It does not mention Killarney.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Nothing raises the spirits of the male side of the House more than the prospect of Senator Healy Eames striding out on a power walk.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I, too, wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the family of the former Senator, Deputy Shane Ross, on the passing of his father. I assume the normal protocols will apply and there will be an opportunity at a future stage to pay tribute to a former Member. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I ask the Leader to take note of the concern about the increasingly repressive nature...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: In light of these repressive measures and the threat of EU sanctions, it might be opportune to invite the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, to the House for a debate on the media landscape in Ireland. There are many questions and challenges now facing broadcasting in this country. I do not suggest linking in any way what I described concerning...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: As Tánaiste, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, has stated that as president of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OCSE, Ireland's priority is to promote media freedom. Perhaps the Leader might convey the sincere concerns of this House about the Hungarian situation to the Minister .

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I ask that the House record the passing of former Senator Michael "Micky" Doherty over the Christmas period and that the Leader make the appropriate arrangements in the context of tributes to former Senator Ross.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I too wish to be associated with the votes of sympathy to the families of the fishermen drowned in west Cork and to the family of Aengus Fanning, an outstanding journalist who transformed the face of Irish media. In light of the competitive pressures being brought to bear by international media moguls, it is a tribute to him that the Sunday Independent continues to enjoy such commercial...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Over the weekend, the Seanad and its future were to the fore once again in media reports. A number of Members have been in the media, most recently the distinguished Leader. From my experience on the other side of the House, I appreciate the difficulty the Leader has, and will continue to have, in attempting to encourage Ministers to come to the House and to provide us with meaningful...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: There is an old adage in show business that the act subsequent to a stunning performance usually starts with the words, "Follow that". I feel like such a performer taking to the stage after the Minister of State's speech. As a parent of a child with special needs who has listened to the debate and the Minister of State's impassioned, committed and sincere approach to this issue, I would not...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: When will the Bill come into effect? Does it require a signature by the Minister or President? When signed does it then take legal effect? Will Ireland then become part of the new dispensation? The Minister of State referred in his speech on Second Stage to the EU initiative in this regard, which is setting up separate patents. Does he have any further comments to make or is the...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: It is more appropriate to Kerry County Council.