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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Paschal Mooney: When political charges and counter charges are made across the House, especially in light of the events of the last 24 hours and the revelations in the Dáil yesterday, it might be expected that we on this side would go to ground. Far be it from that. I echo much of what our colleagues, Senator Boyle, has said. All of us on this side of the House would welcome full transparency and any...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Paschal Mooney: I raised this last year and I was pilloried in the media, members of whom suggested that I was proposing that the media should not hold politicians to account on how much it would cost the State to send Government representatives abroad. As someone who travelled extensively in the past, and many on both sides of the House have also travelled, representing their communities, counties or their...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I share the opinions expressed by Senators O'Malley and Hanafin in regard to yesterday's European Court of Human Rights judgment. The people have spoken on this issue and it is up to the Government to reflect the majority view of the people, as indicated in a referendum. As everyone said, it is a time of hope. In that context, will the Leader arrange a debate on the state of the economy...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: That is the reality.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Those 200 jobs were up for international competition. The almost 1,000 job are real jobs in a real economy in this country and they are welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: With all due respect to those opposite, and I am not trying to bait them in any way, in the context of my question-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----I am trying to put the facts. It is about time the facts were given in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The common language with the United States is estimated to have a tax equivalent cost advantage for Ireland of approximately 7%. The availability of high quality professional services constitutes an advantage for certain sectors.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Unfortunately whenever there is good news-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----and whenever facts are put before the House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----the Opposition lapses back into rhetoric.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Patrick Hickey, the managing director of the advertising agency, Rothco said: "Nothing repairs like success."

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: He said "The changed media landscape means our audience will consume many different opinions and various 'facts'-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----as propagated by some quarters. The truth is that the world still knows our strengths, it's our own citizens who have forgotten."

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: It is particularly true of those on the other side of the House.

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick, and endorse everything that has been said in congratulating him on his efforts. The fishing industry owes a great debt of thanks not only to the Minister of State but also to his departmental officials who participated in the late night negotiations. The Irish seem to produce their best in the early hours of the morning, while those in the...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: It seems to be selling very well. The Minister of State also referred to boar fish. Does this indicate that scientific studies are suggesting such fish species suit the Irish palate? I note that sole is among the other fish stocks which seem to be under threat. It is a particular favourite of mine. Is this species under threat and will I have to find a substitute? I pay tribute to my...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Did the menu specify that they were Dublin Bay prawns?

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: It has a lovely signature tune.

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Mr. Tom McSweeney.