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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: There is an old Irish saying that the nearest to the church is the farthest from God. I wish to put on record my sincere appreciation and good wishes to my friend and esteemed colleague, the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Denis O'Donovan, whom I grievously omitted in acknowledging, who brings a quiet dignity to the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Leader will be pleased to hear that the Fianna Fáil Senators will be supporting the Order of Business this morning. On their behalf I thank him for the efficient manner in which he has carried on the business of the House since he assumed office after the election. He has brought great dignity to his office and has enhanced the status of the House considerably during his time as...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: They have ensured that the business of the House has been carried out in an efficient manner and they have provided newer Senators with the assistance they have required in respect of our procedures, etc., to allow them to navigate the difficult early months of their time here. I thank them for all they do. I was going to thank the journalists who cover events in the Seanad. I will,...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: ——Ronan McGreevy of The Irish Times who, following in the proud tradition established by Jimmy Walsh, writes reports on our proceedings. I am sure we all hope that in the new year the media will focus a little more on the work done by this House. I have a real concern that if the latter does not happen, there will continue to be a lack of empathy among members of the public in respect...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: For all the wrong reasons.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Thanks be to God.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Golden Globes are in January.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Not really, I am just a film fan.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Dáil is not much different.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: On a point of order, may I ask——

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: There is. Would the Leader consider allowing the Minister to reply to the debate?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Can there not be an amendment to it?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Will you put my question to the Leader?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I wish to defer to Senator Van Turnhout.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I am sure Members on all sides will join me in expressing appreciation to Senator Jillian van Turnhout for her contributions which have considerably enhanced the debate. The Senator has been an advocate for the protection of children's rights and interests for many years. I understand she is due to step down from her position as chief executive officer of the Children's Rights Alliance——

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: ——and I am sure the House will join me in expressing sincere appreciation for her outstanding contribution not only to her job but also in highlighting the aims and objectives of the alliance in the public arena. I wish her successor well. I have no doubt that as a result of her strong identification with the alliance she will continue to have a valuable input into its procedures and...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: ——I suggest the Minister has embarked on a philosophical argument about many of the other measures she has taken. I am interested to hear how she intends to square the circle in the next round of discussions on expenditure to the point where she will probably have to fight her case again against more reductions in her Department. I hope that with the help of this and the other House she...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: As Senator Norris stated, we are grateful to the Leader and the Minister for extending the debate. I am glad that the latter is remaining in the Chamber because we can only benefit from having the line Minister present for debates of this nature. I thank Senator Moloney for correcting me earlier. I was so absorbed in trying to marshal arguments in respect of various sections that I got...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I do not mind.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: As the Senator will be aware, I am more than happy to defer to her.