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

Paschal Mooney: I come here with a certain amount of baggage. I reminded myself that when I was a member of the Irish delegation to the Council of Europe, I published a report through the Committee on Equality Opportunities for Women and Men which went through the assembly in 2004. In the context of the amendment, one of the comments was that the under-representation of women in elected office hampers the...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister to the House yet again and I broadly welcome the Bill. As the Minister indicated during his speech on Second Stage, the Bill passed through the Dáil without any controversy and it is interesting that a Bill dealing with a profession received such broad welcome. We are used to hearing about restrictive practices in professions through the decades and they are loth to...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Is the Minister satisfied that the mutual recognition policy will not raise any concerns about the quality of those who wish to come to the country? I am not referring to those who may wish to come on a short-term basis but those who may wish to relocate here to work. I recall a case in the medical profession of an applicant applying for a job in an Irish hospital. The person came from...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The significance of the visit of the Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping cannot be overestimated. The fact that Ireland, a small country on the periphery of Europe, was one of just three countries the vice president visited is an astonishing compliment to this country and its potential. I fully endorse all that has been said on all sides of the House in congratulating the Taoiseach and...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I apologise for interrupting, but could we have a copy of the Minister's speech?

Seanad: EU Fiscal Compact Treaty: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: That was a multilateral decision. The Government takes credit for it but it was a multilateral decision.

Seanad: EU Fiscal Compact Treaty: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The Minister of State has been making allegations when she does not know what she is talking about. She has been telling lies and accusing Fianna Fáil of disengagement from the European Council.

Seanad: EU Fiscal Compact Treaty: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The Minister of State has repeated in my presence a lie that Fianna Fáil disengaged from European Council meetings, when the evidence from the University of Gothenburg - I have a copy of it here - shows that our attendance record put us in fifth place out of 27 member states. Why does she repeat this? She said Fianna Fáil disengaged from Europe when the evidence shows our attendance...

Seanad: EU Fiscal Compact Treaty: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I will give the Minister of State credit when she warrants it. Why does she keep repeating an untruth?

Seanad: EU Fiscal Compact Treaty: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I said the Minister of State repeated an untruth. If I said the word "lie" I withdraw that unreservedly. I have no wish to impugn the integrity of the Minister of State. She made a political point and I am attempting to reply to a political point. I think the Minister of State can see that as being legitimate.

Seanad: Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I would like to echo everything that has been said. I thank the Minister and wish him well. As I spoke during the Second Stage debate, I wanted to be present when we wrapped it up. I pay tribute to my colleague, Senator Daly, who proposed amendments as our party's spokesperson in this area. I hope the Minister will fight the good fight at Cabinet level to restore some of the money that...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senators Cullinane and Sheahan in respect of what they each said. I suspect the Government is somewhat embarrassed with regard to this charge and is, therefore, not going to go out of its way to oblige people to pay it. The introduction of the household charge has had unintended consequences, particularly in the context of the tourism industry. In my constituency, where tourism...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Leader.

Seanad: Food Wastage: Motion (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator is using up my time.

Seanad: Food Wastage: Motion (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Conway could have made it at the beginning of his statement.

Seanad: Food Wastage: Motion (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Conway's apology is graciously accepted. I say that with my tongue firmly in my cheek, by the way.

Seanad: Food Wastage: Motion (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I hope Senator Conway understands the banter in the House. I am simply concerned about the few minutes that are left. I meant no reflection on his contribution which was excellent, as always. Media reports suggest that the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, intends to introduce legislation on calorie counting on labelling. While this is not within the mandate of the Minister, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I support the proposal of my constituency colleague, Senator Susan O'Keeffe, in regard to hydraulic fracturing. It is now becoming apparent that not only is there uncertainty and confusion surrounding the licensing process for this new technology, which involves extracting gas from underground rock, but the current regulatory environment, not only as it applies to this country but also...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Perhaps it might be shared with the Opposition.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I am sure that will happen also.