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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I echo the remarks of my colleague, Senator Ó Murchú, in thanking the Leader for facilitating these expressions of sympathy to the late Mickey Doherty. I am one of the few current Members who had the pleasure of serving in the House with him, which is an admission of my own advancing years. What I always remember about him, whether it was inside or outside the House, was the twinkle in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: That is one way of putting it.

Seanad: Child Abuse: Motion (29 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I apologise. We were slightly distracted in working out the order of speakers, which allowed Senator Bradford some extra time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Despite what has been said on the other side of the House, Senator Terry Leyden has raised a fundamental issue in regard to the forthcoming referendum. As somebody who was actively involved in previous referendums, I advise the Government to tread very carefully in how it presents this issue to the people. The first referendum on the Nice treaty which was essentially a housekeeping exercise...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: It is shameful. Sanctions should be imposed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The Leader should name and shame those to whom he refers. This type of thing has been going on for too long.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I am sure that the Cathaoirleach and the House will be interested to know that the Taoiseach has announced in the other House, in the past few minutes, that a referendum will be held on the fiscal treaty.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: If the Cathaoirleach cares to couch it in such terms, then I am happy to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I will leave it on the record. I am interested in the circumstances to hear the reaction of the Leader. As the Cathaoirleach will know, the issue was raised by all sides in this House and I am glad the uncertainty has now been removed. It is critical to the future of this country and the well-being of all of its citizens that the referendum proceeds and the people have an opportunity to...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Let Senator Wilson speak.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I join with my colleague, Senator Norris, in raising the issue on the ongoing carnage in Syria. I raised the matter on the Order of Business some weeks ago when innocent children were killed by the Syrian regime. Two distinguished journalists, a French photojournalist and a print journalist, have now been killed and there is a suggestion that the regime is targeting journalists who operate...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: They had to be moved because they were causing a traffic hazard.

Seanad: Wind Turbines Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator has two minutes remaining.

Seanad: Wind Turbines Bill 2012: Second Stage (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Higgins has a full slot if she wishes to take it.

Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister. It is generally agreed that the subject matter of this debate is exceptionally important. I agree with those who expressed the view that we should revisit the matter in a broader sense in the future. Will the Minister consider launching an investigation into the future of investigative journalism? I say this primarily because the British House of Lords has already...

Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Is there any hope the Minister might be allowed to conclude his replies?

Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I appeal to the other side of the House to allow the Minister to at least complete his replies as there are very few remaining. In fairness to both the Minister and to those who made a contribution, if it is agreeable, I ask that he be allowed to conclude. It will only be a matter of a few minutes.

Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: That is appreciated.

Seanad: Media Standards: Statements, Questions and Answers (22 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I was fascinated by Senator Mullen. I was reminded of the time I visited Rome and was told it took more than 300 years for the academics of that time to figure out the Immaculate Conception. Some of Senator Mullen's antecedents were probably part of that debate.