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Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I caught a few more than that.

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: He will have enough time.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2011: Statements (8 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I am reassured by my good friend Senator Norris's frankness about his inability to have his worthwhile statements picked up by any aspect of the media. I had always been of the opinion that he had a direct line, if not to God then to the gods of the media in this country, so I am somewhat reassured that he, like the rest of us, must fight his corner in terms of getting news space. His point...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome Senator Leyden's opening comments on the reference in yesterday's budget speech on the future of the Seanad, as well as Senator Mullen's comments. In all the discussion on abolition and reform, the Members of this House over the past few decades have taken it upon themselves to initiate a variety of debates that have culminated in a stack of reports with very positive proposals on...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: That is exactly my point.

Seanad: Lost at Sea Scheme: Motion (1 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick. In all of this, as has been touched on, is the sad fact that people lost their lives in the seafaring tragedy in the early 1980s. I note that has not been lost in all of the discussion and debate that has surrounded this controversial issue. I also regret that I agree with the view that this has become now a political football. While I have...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Historically, Ministers are reluctant to name organisations in legislation wherever there is a relevance that they should be so included. I was somewhat surprised that two organisations are named in this regard. Looking back, the responses of Ministers have shown a reluctance to name such organisations and inherent in that response is the possibility that they might leave out some body....

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: At a time when the people are looking for and receiving leadership from the Taoiseach, on the events of the last week and the direction the country will be taking, I find it very disconcerting that there seems to be an effort led by the Opposition and other elements in society to rubbish the deal. At the same time statements are being made in complete isolation from what is happening in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I want the Leader to rebut the somewhat silly arguments being made but which are nonetheless mischievous. I will have no difficulty in having a rational and logical debate on the issues involved, but slogans and banner waving will get the country nowhere; in fact, they are doing it enormous damage on the very day Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland have launched an international marketing...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: How would the Senator feel if he was listening in another European country and reading some of the statements made by political leaders in the Opposition during the past few days that has done an enormous disservice to the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: One of them went so far as to say he was going to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The Senators should be ashamed of themselves.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: In recent weeks we have heard a great deal about patriotism and the foundation of the State. It is right and proper, therefore, that the House should react to what I can only describe as dark forces circling around the bastion of democracy. As always, Senator Donohoe encapsulated this feeling effectively. These darl forces should be condemned. The media have a responsibility in this...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The Taoiseach's ultimate message yesterday was one of hope and confidence in the future that we could and would work our way out of the difficulties.

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Statements (24 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State. I wish to put the recovery plan in context. The report states: From the late 1990s, the benefits of our booming economy were felt across every section of the population. Working-age social welfare rates are now more than twice their rate in 2000. [They increased by 300% between 2000 and 2009 at a time when the rate of inflation was 16%.] Public service...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I wish to share time with Senator MacSharry.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Norris has stolen our thunder. However, it is an indication of the efficiency of the Communications Workers Union that the points raised by Senator Norris were emailed to all of us. I am grateful to Senator Norris in the sense that I do not have to reiterate everything he has said. What Senator Norris has articulated is reflective of our thinking-----

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Second Stage (24 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----in terms of the concerns expressed by the CWO. There are one or two other issues I would like to raise. Instinctively, I am in favour of competition. Competition has been good for us. The European Single Market has been particularly good for Ireland. In these troubled times, our exports are booming and our low corporation tax rate has helped not only multinationals but also...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Quinn has encapsulated what I like to think is the hope of the majority around the country, if not in the House. It is a message of hope rather than the politics of despair. I appreciate that there will be charge and counter charge in the House because that is the nature of politics, but, as Senator Quinn said, this is still a wealthy country and we have a great deal going for us....

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) (No. 2) Scheme 2010: Motion (17 Nov 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I am very grateful to Senator MacSharry and defer to his expertise. His thoughtful contribution reflects the widespread views of Members, certainly those within Government parties, on how the Government is handling this matter. The Senator is absolutely correct to debunk the canard that our corporation tax rate will somehow be threatened. I am glad he has nailed this. To state the...