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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I am sorry. All I am asking is that we could have an opportunity, if the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, could come to the House in the context of the initiatives the Leader has embarked on, to question him on this, perhaps in the form of a question and answer session.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I join our group leader and others who have expressed their sympathy to the Blaney family on the sad passing of Harry Blaney, a former Deputy who served in these Houses between 1997 and 2002 and who continued a long and illustrious tradition of national politics for the Blaney family in Donegal. I express our deepest sympathy to his wife and family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: That would be better than having the Minister of State, Deputy White, come in.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Absolutely. They should be taxed to the hilt.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: It should be taxed to the hilt and not at 2%.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I did not quite hear it. Could the Leader perhaps repeat it?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator even has the Cathaoirleach distracted. I compliment the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald, and the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, on their child care initiative announced in the past 24 hours. They are indicating that they will roll out this initiative on a pilot basis for after-school care and provide a subsidy. That is welcome in this...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Before I call the next Senator, I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of a former distinguished Member and Cathaoirleach of this House, Mr. Charlie McDonald. He is welcome.

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Maybe, but they are not going to build the hospital here. However, one never knows what they will do with this building if they get their way. That is a moot question also. I will refrain from referring to the Government in this context, but I am not sure the Taoiseach will get his way in this regard. We will fight him to the last inch, but that is another day's work. My main concern...

Seanad: National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: My colleague, Senator Byrne, outlined the party's position, in that we agree in principle with the Government's proposals, and this was also stated during the debate and in the Dáil by Deputy Sean Fleming, our spokesperson in this regard. I will focus on a number of issues relating to establishing the office of a regulator. According to what I can gather, the regulator, when appointed,...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: This morning's newspapers report on the cost of rebuilding houses. The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland pointed out that as building costs have reduced considerably in recent years, consumers should now shop around to ensure they get the best value for insurance. I ask the Leader for a debate with the Minister, Deputy Bruton, who, I believe, has responsibility for the insurance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: The Heineken Cup is banned in France.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: My question was glossed over. I asked whether the drinks companies are providing any financial resources to those who work in the health sector. Every time the argument is put forward about the amount of money that is paid in sponsorship and what it then generates for the economy it completely ignores the elephant in the room of the amount of money with which the State is burdened as a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I referred to the manner in which the drinks industry presents its products.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I apologise to those who made earlier presentations for not being here; I was here earlier but had to leave to attend another meeting but my colleague, Deputy Dooley, was present. I must advise the representatives that I have always been deeply uncomfortable about drinks sponsorship of sporting activities. Behind the glamour and facade of glamour that is presented, I keep thinking about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I could continue, but my primary purpose in raising these issues is that I would like to know from all of the representatives, particularly those from the drinks industry, if they have any responsibility in terms of the impact the abuse of their product has on a growing number of young people.

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (23 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I wish to react very briefly to what has been said by Senator Power. I wish to put on the record my personal thanks to the Minister. As Senator Power stated, he has been accommodating and has reflected on what has been said. On a number of important issues he has taken on board what has been said on both sides of the House which, to me, is the mark of not just a good Minister but a great...

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (23 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Our cover is blown.

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (23 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: The Minister will be aware that he and I engaged in intensive discussions about the status of acting CEOs. I think we both agreed that the matter, a somewhat sensitive issue, was being dealt with as best as possible. For the benefit of the House, I understand that there are three permanent full-time CEOs who will be surplus to requirements and who have been reassigned, but also, from my...

Seanad: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (23 Apr 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful for the Minister's earlier remarks in the context of big goods in small parcels. I have reflected on the terminology "parent". What happens where students are looked after by grandparents or guardians? They are responsible for the education of the child and they might wish to be a parents representative. Are they excluded under the legislation?