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Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: That should be acknowledged. I think it was an extra €15 million, which was ring fenced and was welcomed by the industry. Last year there was an initiative in the UK which delivered the message of Ireland in a different way. They used what are called "flash mobs" operating at railway stations across the United Kingdom. The flash mobs in this instance, organised by Tourism Ireland,...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I am sure the Minister does not want to listen to a range of Second Stage speeches, having sat through an interesting debate yesterday. I will be as focused as I can. I was interested in Senator Barrett's position on this and that he revealed that he had been on the board of Bord Fáilte in the 1980s. My experience was different to Senator Barrett's. I agree and I am sure the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The report the Central Bank issued yesterday will make chilling reading for those in the retail sector, particularly in the run-up to Christmas. As Senator O'Sullivan has indicated, more than 30% of all sales take place in December. We are in the run-up to 8 December and the period beyond when there is increased consumer spending. However, the Central Bank report indicates that people are...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I hope it will be a good draw for Ireland and that we will go to Poland rather than Ukraine. I have nothing against Ukraine, but the past ten years have created a history and empathy between Ireland and Poland and we have similar culture and background. Once per month, I broadcast a programme for RTE called "The Irish Abroad". While wearing my broadcaster's hat last week, I interviewed a...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I have made a note to personally congratulate the Minister of State because I knew he was under severe pressure from various other projects and from the Exchequer viewpoint. I pay a personal compliment to the Minister of State for visiting my home town, Drumshanbo, in the company of my colleague, Councillor Enda McGloin, and also for the provision of €268,000, which amounts to 80% of the...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: E-commerce.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Begrudgery - the national disease.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Because of the speakers offering I have requested that the Leader of the House extend the time for the debate by a few minutes. I accept the Minister of State is unaware of that yet. I await a response from the Leader. If Senator Ó Murchú still wishes to share, I advise him that another ten minutes would accommodate all speakers offering.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator's time is nearly up, if he is sharing.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I am afraid the Senator's time is up. He had eight minutes.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I did.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: The Acting Leader wishes to make a change to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful for the extra time and will be as brief as possible. I welcome the Minister of State and compliment him on the fine job he has been doing in representing Ireland. In particular, I am green with envy whenever I see him turning up at sporting events in various parts of the world. I am unsure as to whether he will attend Kiev for tomorrow's draw, but it is unlikely.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: On a point of order, the Leader of the House has made a serious allegation about the lack of engagement of the previous Government in European affairs.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Despite statistics having been given by Senator Darragh O'Brien-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Paschal Mooney: -----the Leader has been attempting to mislead the House on a matter of fact.