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

Paschal Mooney: It is interesting that as technology develops, people will be able to harvest more and more rainwater in order to cut costs. Perhaps the Minister of State has a view on this. I am concerned about what will happen when charges are eventually imposed on the most vulnerable. It is only right and proper that everybody - Government and Opposition alike - accept and acknowledge that the...

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: Let them enjoy it while they can.

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

Paschal Mooney: Let them interact while they can.

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

Paschal Mooney: Thank you for the kind comments.

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

Paschal Mooney: Those in the Labour Party proposed it to their partners, but they would not accept it.

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

Paschal Mooney: Those in the Labour Party sought to make a change to the universal social charge but their friends in government would not accept it.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: My colleague, Senator O'Sullivan, has already outlined the Fianna Fáil position on the Bill. My party welcomes it in general and in principle apart from some aspects which he has pointed out regarding the transfer of licences, etc. I am sure that the Minister of State will deal with the matter. I agree with the objective behind the new legislation and regulations. The excellent Bills...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: It was sort of linked to the question from Deputy O'Mahony about costs. It seemed to me from the arguments put forward at the time that Ryanair's relationship with Shannon Airport was to do with landing costs. I am curious-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I appreciate that. I am just saying that the cost factor seems to be a major one if there is a difference, as outlined by Deputy O'Mahony, between say Knock and Shannon airports. Obviously, it is an area at which Ms Hynes will have to look.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome Ms Hynes and wish her well. Coming from County Leitrim, my concerns are obviously about the future viability of Ireland West Airport Knock. I appreciate that Ms Hynes is present primarily to talk about increasing passenger numbers and making Shannon Airport viable again. Anybody in the west would welcome this in principle. My focus is very much on one aspect of Ms Hynes's...

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Who will be in charge? Will it be local government, the permanent government, the voluntary sector or the 2,000-----

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: What will happen to the jobs?

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: They got it wrong.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: We did not abolish them.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: They are still there.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator is being selective.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: We have to disagree on that. He never served on one.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I was just saying the Senator will be having a wake.

Seanad: Local Government Reform: Statements (22 Jan 2013)

Paschal Mooney: The Minister's interventions are very significant.