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Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful to the Minister of State for his reply. What prompted the question is that in recent weeks, the European Investment Bank has provided significant sums of money for upgrading infrastructure, including water pipes. I assume that would also be part of the borrowing. If there was a borrowing requirement, would it come from the EIB or is that in a different context? Would the EIB...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I support the views expressed on this side of the House relating to the concerns about the setting up of Irish Water. The Government has not yet passed the Construction Contracts Bill, which would secure subcontractors' rights to ensure they would fully benefit from the stimulus that will occur from installing water meters. I assume one will follow the other but will the Minister of State...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: On behalf of all sides of the House, I convey our appreciation to Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP, for coming to the House, for her comprehensive presentation and for the concise and detailed responses she gave. All sides of the House will agree that this has been an enlightening experience.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I ask that the questions be concise and the answers equally concise. I am not reflecting on either but this is to accommodate as many Members as possible. I call Senator Colm Burke.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: There are two minutes remaining.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: We have to finish up the debate.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: We are due to finish at 4.15 p.m. and another five Members wish to contribute.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I ask Ms McGuinness to be as concise as she can, addressing the specifics.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I suggest one minute per answer.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, MEP (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome Ms McGuinness to the House and thank her for her comprehensive presentation. I also applaud her for her continuing contribution and for wearing the green jersey in the European Parliament, particularly in her area of expertise. I will raise a couple of issues she may wish to address. In the last day or two her colleague, Pat the Cope Gallagher, MEP, has criticised what he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agricultural and Environmental Practices on Farms: Discussion with Comhairle na Tuaithe (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I also welcome Ms Moylette and Mr. Moore. I commend the work they are doing. It is very important. I served as chairman of Fáilte Ireland North West from 2008 to 2010 and became aware of the importance of the development of walking trails, particularly in the north west. There is an impressive list of 800 walking trails on the national trails register. During my time as chairman,...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I join with all sides of the House in expressing deepest sympathy to the Donohoe family, to the Garda Síochána as a body of fine men and women, as well as in condemning unreservedly the callous murder of a servant of Ireland, who appears to have been an absolutely wonderful human being. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I also wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the late...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Gay Mitchell, MEP (24 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome Mr. Mitchell, MEP, and echo all that has been said in lauding and complimenting him on his outstanding contribution not only to national affairs but also to European affairs. I wish him well in the future. Inevitably, given that Mr. Mitchell has covered such a wide variety of subjects, there will be some overlap in the questions. None the less, I am concerned by some elements of...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Do not interrupt Senator David Norris please. He is in full flow.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: That is quite all right.

Seanad: Personal Statement by Member (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I am very grateful to the Cathaoirleach for his indulgence. It has come to my attention that remarks I made about non-nationals during my contribution on the Taxi Regulations Bill 2013 earlier today have been misinterpreted. I wish to unreservedly withdraw the remarks and apologise for any offence caused. I fully acknowledge and respect the contribution of non-nationals to the life of...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Like Senator Darragh O'Brien, I believe the introduction of water charges is inevitable. It has been on the cards for a couple of decades. Ireland is the only country in Europe that does not impose a water charge, which does not necessarily make it right. On this side of the House, we have been attempting to tease out exactly how this structure will work. We accept the inevitable...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: It has happened in the United Kingdom, in some cases with disastrous consequences, but that is further down the road. My main concern is to ensure fairness and equity are built into the system, particularly in the interests of those who are most vulnerable. This requirement has already been established on both sides of the House. The Minister of State is operating in an environment in...