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Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Feb 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Please address the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I join the Senators, particularly those on this side of the House, who have called for a comprehensive debate on the wording of the new treaty when published. The people of Ireland are seeking leadership from the national Parliament and a debate on this significant initiative would be an opportunity to provide such leadership. I must disagree with a view that seems to be growing that an...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: And fisheries.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: My question crosses agriculture and fisheries but first I echo the welcome to the Minister, who has yet again come to the House, and the clarity he brings to this whole debate. I echo Senator David Norris's concern about the pork issue, to which the Minister responded by saying he would contact An Bord Bia. The "Ear to the Ground" television programme dealt with it earlier this week. It...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I understand. I am setting the context for the question. Food exports seem to be relatively small in comparison to computer services and chemicals. I know about Food Harvest 2020 but it seems there is very real potential here. I noticed in the media in the past few days that Bord Bia will launch a €350 million marketing campaign to open up new markets for Irish food produce. Perhaps the...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: In that context, does the Minister believe there is a need for some sort of focused group which will look at how we can develop value added fish products? As Senator Denis O'Donovan said, this seems to have been lying there for several years. Although the intention seems to be good, the execution of it is certainly questionable.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: It is more appropriate to Kerry County Council.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: When will the Bill come into effect? Does it require a signature by the Minister or President? When signed does it then take legal effect? Will Ireland then become part of the new dispensation? The Minister of State referred in his speech on Second Stage to the EU initiative in this regard, which is setting up separate patents. Does he have any further comments to make or is the...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: There is an old adage in show business that the act subsequent to a stunning performance usually starts with the words, "Follow that". I feel like such a performer taking to the stage after the Minister of State's speech. As a parent of a child with special needs who has listened to the debate and the Minister of State's impassioned, committed and sincere approach to this issue, I would not...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Over the weekend, the Seanad and its future were to the fore once again in media reports. A number of Members have been in the media, most recently the distinguished Leader. From my experience on the other side of the House, I appreciate the difficulty the Leader has, and will continue to have, in attempting to encourage Ministers to come to the House and to provide us with meaningful...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I too wish to be associated with the votes of sympathy to the families of the fishermen drowned in west Cork and to the family of Aengus Fanning, an outstanding journalist who transformed the face of Irish media. In light of the competitive pressures being brought to bear by international media moguls, it is a tribute to him that the Sunday Independent continues to enjoy such commercial...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: As Tánaiste, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, has stated that as president of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, OCSE, Ireland's priority is to promote media freedom. Perhaps the Leader might convey the sincere concerns of this House about the Hungarian situation to the Minister .

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I ask that the House record the passing of former Senator Michael "Micky" Doherty over the Christmas period and that the Leader make the appropriate arrangements in the context of tributes to former Senator Ross.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: It does not mention Killarney.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: It does not mention Killarney.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Nothing raises the spirits of the male side of the House more than the prospect of Senator Healy Eames striding out on a power walk.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I, too, wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the family of the former Senator, Deputy Shane Ross, on the passing of his father. I assume the normal protocols will apply and there will be an opportunity at a future stage to pay tribute to a former Member. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. I ask the Leader to take note of the concern about the increasingly repressive nature...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: In light of these repressive measures and the threat of EU sanctions, it might be opportune to invite the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, to the House for a debate on the media landscape in Ireland. There are many questions and challenges now facing broadcasting in this country. I do not suggest linking in any way what I described concerning...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jan 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I share Senator Comiskey's optimism about the agrifood sector but I ask the Leader to respond to what seems to be yet another sideswipe at the agricultural sector by those who seem to know very little about the difficulties that sector has been facing in recent years. This has come about primarily because last week the IFA published up to date figures on farm incomes, noting they had...