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Seanad: School Curriculum (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful to the Minister for elaborating on the issue I raised. In the continuing review and monitoring of language availability in our schools, I notice Russian is given a priority. However, the burgeoning trade between Ireland and China would suggest, in respect of how other countries are approaching this issue, that there is a need for the Department to monitor how it is developing...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I wish to add weight to the arguments put forward by my colleagues on this side of the House. The debate reminds me of the question the former Minister, Mary Harney, asked about where we were as a country in choosing between Boston and Berlin as the way forward. In my experience in the House, when it comes to legislation relating to industrial development or proposals to facilitate business...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I am aware that the Minister is not ideologically wedded to the notion of five years and that he will return to this matter. I take issue with Senator Conway on a small matter of company law. Senator Conway referred to the fact that company law is not fit for purpose. I am sure he will agree that the initiative presented by the previous Administration to allow for a court examinership,...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I second the proposal to amend the Order of Business and I join Senator Moran and others in welcoming the return of the successful Special Olympics team. Senator Moran and I have a particular bond that helps us to understand the enormous pride felt by the families, supporters and, particularly, parents of those involved in the Special Olympics when there is success at that level. The games...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Coming from within 12 miles of where the McGivern family live, it is important that I raise the matter in the national Parliament.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: All I ask is that the Leader, having put the question to the Minister, would come back with some indication of what went wrong. When the opportunity arises, which I hope it will sooner rather than later, I hope there will be a seamless transfer of Ms McGivern to the relevant hospital and that her family will not have to suffer what they have been grievously suffering over the last number of...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 4 to 7, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 12 to 15, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (5 Jul 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 19 and 20 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming our former colleague. With regard to Senator Mac Conghail's comments, as someone who attended "Translations" last night, we may be confident following the reception the play received that he will have a full run to the beginning of August. I wish him well. I ask the Leader to convey the congratulations of the House to RTE for its sweep of radio awards...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I do not believe there is a problem because he has lived outside the country for 30 years. Where are we going? This man has kept in regular touch with the country. He is a leader in his field. He has done so much to the direct the focus of corporate America which has resulted in the creation of jobs in this country. It is time some of those sending barbs in his direction, especially...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: All of these activities are ongoing to help to improve the position and create jobs in this country. Perhaps the best representative of all in this regard is President McAleese. If ever anyone sought a representative for the Diaspora, she is the person who has been showing the way. Perhaps the Leader might consider asking the relevant Minister to consider that those interested among the...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: She not only said as much but criticised the Government for it on a regular basis.

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: An í? Tá go maith.

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Gabh mo leithscéal, a Sheanadóir, ach níl tú ábalta é sin a dhéanamh. The Senator cannot move an amendment. Only one amendment can be moved at any one time.

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: A Sheanadóir, an féidir leat nóiméad amháin a thabhairt dod chomhghleacaí?

Seanad: Whistleblower Legislation: Motion (29 Jun 2011)

Paschal Mooney: Will Senator Gilroy stand when he is making a contribution?