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Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: And fisheries.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: My question crosses agriculture and fisheries but first I echo the welcome to the Minister, who has yet again come to the House, and the clarity he brings to this whole debate. I echo Senator David Norris's concern about the pork issue, to which the Minister responded by saying he would contact An Bord Bia. The "Ear to the Ground" television programme dealt with it earlier this week. It...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I understand. I am setting the context for the question. Food exports seem to be relatively small in comparison to computer services and chemicals. I know about Food Harvest 2020 but it seems there is very real potential here. I noticed in the media in the past few days that Bord Bia will launch a €350 million marketing campaign to open up new markets for Irish food produce. Perhaps the...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: In that context, does the Minister believe there is a need for some sort of focused group which will look at how we can develop value added fish products? As Senator Denis O'Donovan said, this seems to have been lying there for several years. Although the intention seems to be good, the execution of it is certainly questionable.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I join the Senators, particularly those on this side of the House, who have called for a comprehensive debate on the wording of the new treaty when published. The people of Ireland are seeking leadership from the national Parliament and a debate on this significant initiative would be an opportunity to provide such leadership. I must disagree with a view that seems to be growing that an...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I am disappointed that Senator Colm Burke and a number of others are being somewhat selective in terms of past referenda. While the Fine Gael leadership was commendable in terms of the manner in which it actively supported the second referendum on Lisbon, the same is not true of Fine Gael membership on the ground. I set up public meetings in my home town but local Fine Gael members would...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: This is not about whether there should be a referendum on this treaty: it is about what the people want. During the past 48 hours, every economic and political commentator, including the head of the Central Bank, Professor Honohan, has questioned whether this fiscal compact is in the interests of Ireland. The real debate should be about whether this is in the interests of Ireland. The best...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: -----in several places. I am not asking for a debate. I am asking that the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, call on the EPA, whom he mandated several months ago to come up with a conclusion in regard to whether hydraulic fracking was in the best interests of the people, to issue its report. Tamboran has stated it will go ahead with this project and has put out the view that it will result in...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: This is not a good concept. It will damage long term the environment of the most pristine part of this country.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I ask once again, as eloquently as I can, that the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, instruct the EPA to issue its report in regard to whether fracking is good for this country.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question, "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I am sorry to interrupt the Minister. The amendments have been grouped and I do not believe there are any difficulties but the practice in the Seanad is that we take group one and group two separately.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are part of group one. I am sorry for interrupting the Minister. He may proceed on amendments Nos. 1 and 2 but the groupings will remain separate.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: That is fine.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Keane without interruption.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator without interruption.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I remind Members that we should be debating the specifics of the amendment, which are to do with prosecutions and related matters, and not the generality of the Bill.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Once again, I advise Members that we are dealing with a specific amendment. On reading all the amendments which have been grouped together, it is the Chair's opinion that many of the contributions made so far could be made on other amendments. The amendment under discussion has to do with prosecutions, fines and criminal offences as against civil offences. I mention this in the interests...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The Chair is being flexible; I am merely advising.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: My pleasure.