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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: All I am asking is that the Government would up its game a little more because the sands are shifting in Europe as we speak. If one reads any of the newspapers and any of the economic commentaries over the past week on the fiscal treaty, there are various changes taking place in Europe with various governments in various countries and an attitude across Europe of anti-austerity sentiment....

Seanad: Report of Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Once the Mahon tribunal report was published, it was inevitable the Houses would have an opportunity to debate it. These debates in the Dáil and the Seanad have not been a happy experience for members of Fianna Fáil, especially those of us who were not aware of the decisions being taken or the corrupt practices being engaged in at a high level within the party. That is not to deflect...

Seanad: Report of Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I have said so repeatedly. Human frailty was as much a factor as those who believed they could get away with it. They accepted the money. I am only making the point that because of the environment in which developers were operating, they gave money to everybody. They were sloshing money around like snuff at a wake and it was being accepted across the board. At the time and subsequently...

Seanad: Report of Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: No, I have said money follows power, which is a separate issue.

Seanad: Report of Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Yes.

Seanad: Report of Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I accept that and made that point.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: If I was to allow my heart to rule my head in this debate, I would agree with what Senator Cullinane outlined. He has made a coherent, cogent argument as to why the treaty should be rejected by the people. However, he made a reference to living in the real world and perhaps it would be instructive to reflect on what is happening in the real world. I hope the Minister will respond to this...

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: People are beginning to reflect that anger as we have seen in the recent opinion polls. It was inevitable that would happen. The ship must be held steady and my party, for what it is worth, will help to ensure that happens.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the expressions of concern regarding the civil servant whose remarks were widely publicised in the media at the weekend. I also compliment the Chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts who has stated that the PAC will investigate this issue, as well as other related issues. This is not the first time the media have revealed advice given to senior officials in the Department of...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Exactly. We were within the 3% deficit. We constantly and regularly returned annual budget surpluses.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I fully agree with the concerns expressed. I am not trying to rewrite history. All I am saying is that the requests that have been made in the House are valid and relevant. I welcome the inquiry of the Committee of Public Accounts where the Irish public will at last get an opportunity, free of emotion and of the emotive atmosphere that has surrounded the crash and its consequences,...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: This inquiry will, I hope, bring to book those unnamed officials who refused to give relevant and accurate information to the Minister for Finance, who subsequently became Taoiseach.

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Our group would welcome the Minister of State's address at this early stage to clarify the Schedule and the Government's view.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I apologise, it was just a Freudian slip. I was referring to the Fianna Fáil group leader whose constituency is in north County Dublin. The north County Dublin Fine Gael organisation has issued invitations for an €850 table at a fund-raising event in a hotel in Malahide and this has hit the national papers.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I was not casting any reflection, it was a Freudian slip on my part.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (19 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group I express our deep sympathy to the family of the late Myles Staunton, his wife Marianne, Ruth, Elizabeth, Hugh, Myles and Aoife who are in the Visitors' Gallery. He is also survived by his brothers Hugh, Patrick, John and Neil to whom we express our deep sympathy. I had the honour of serving in the House during the 1989-92 period, referred to by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: It is on a sombre note that the Leader announced the Order of Business. We on this side of the House would also like to express our sincere condolences to the family of the late Mr. Barry. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I will begin with good news for the Government and yesterday's jobs announcement. That has to be welcomed, particularly so given that it affects areas of County Galway which...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Fianna Fáil has already committed to introducing legislation to outlaw corporate donations. It is a fact of life that more than 80% of donations to my party are small donations rather than coming from the corporate sector. This matter is tainting all political parties and it would be of interest to know-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: We are discussing something that is happening now. It is proposed to hold an event in Malahide at which €850 will be charged to meet a Minister. These are the facts of the story. Every Member of the House received a letter from the deputy general sector of the Communications Workers Union, Terry Delaney, regarding Vodafone's decision to relocate a significant number of jobs out of Dublin...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2012)

Paschal Mooney: These are serious issues and I urge the Tánaiste to communicate with the Israeli Prime Minister and use the contacts that have been built up with the Palestinian Authority to try to bring both sides together in the interest of peace.