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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Paschal Mooney: People in rural areas are complaining they can no longer cut turf; others claim they may end up not being allowed to fish. There are genuine concerns in rural Ireland about European directives. It is important for this House at least to reflect accurately what is happening in Europe, particularly after the ratification of the Lisbon treaty which has given an enhanced role to national...

Seanad: Miners' Compensation (25 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to table this motion and the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, for taking the time to respond to it. I grew up in a mining community and my earliest recollections as a child are of watching very tired old men with blackened faces and mining lamps on their heads disgorging from a number of lorries on the main street of...

Seanad: Miners' Compensation (25 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Minister for his response, in which he indicated some degree of latitude which he and his officials will examine. One has to see the miners who are suffering from this lung disease. While we can be technical about the issue - one obviously has to have medical expertise - the bottom line is that people like Charlie Hopkins and the others to whom I referred know the reason they...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Second Stage (19 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I thank my friend and colleague, Senator Hanafin, and also Senator Brady for allowing me to participate in this debate in the time allotted. I also echo the welcome to Mr. Sean Gallagher. That was the first time I was made aware of this very serious difficulty, as illustrated by the story told by Senator Brady. I am delighted that Mr. Gallagher is here, along with representatives of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I share the outrage of Senator Ross and other Members at the non-appearance of representatives of a semi-State body before an Oireachtas committee. Frankly, all of us share the blame for this, as there is no compellability. Members will recall that a legal challenge was mounted against two sitting committees in the early 1990s and both investigations collapsed because the committees' rights...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I thought for a moment when Senator Norris was referring to Joe Duffy catching up with the Oireachtas that he was referring to the Terry and Fintan show from last Friday, but obviously not.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I refer to the RTE programme "Prime Time Investigates" shown last night. It was an excellent example of public service broadcasting at its best, thoroughly investigating its subject matter, well researched and professionally presented. The programme highlighted the serious issue of the illegal dumping of hundreds of thousands of worn tyres throughout the country. Those breaking the law...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The programme showed footage of a tyre fire in Campsey, County Derry, and the toxic fumes it caused. In England, people have been jailed for this sort of illegal dumping. Will the Leader invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy John Gormley, to the House to debate this matte? He appeared on last night's programme. I have every sympathy for him as he...

Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy White. Like my colleague Senator Harris, I declare a vested interest in that I broadcast with RTE and one or two local radio stations, so I must be aware that whenever I speak on broadcasting matters I may be accused of representing one side or the other. The new structures, as Senator Twomey said, will take some time to evolve and develop their own...

Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: We live in difficult times. It is somewhat regrettable that the Civil Public and Services Union, CPSU, has become the first union to reject the Croke Park pay and reform agreement. The CPSU, which represents approximately 13,000 lower paid civil servants, voted against the proposals recently by 2:1. Two other Civil Service unions, the Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants, AHCPS,...

Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: It has become apparent that those in the banking sector acted recklessly, even to the point of criminality. I accept that the common law system which operates in this country can be slow. Equally, however, it is methodical and under it, those to whom I refer will eventually be brought to book. There have been populist calls for what the Americans term "the perp walk". People inquire how...

Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I join all reasonable people in urging the acceptance of the agreement.

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (12 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran. It is appropriate that he should be here in succession to his senior ministerial colleague, Deputy Smith. I compliment them on ensuring the interests of rural communities are continually kept high on the agenda. In a sense, that is the essence of this entire debate. Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy means many things to different...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The one thing the Minister for Finance cannot be accused of is telling lies, either politically or personally. He has outlined the position in great detail and has been honest and straightforward with the people in regard to the Government's budgetary and economic policy. I am sure all sides of the House wish to ask the Leader to convey the very best wishes of this House and of the Irish...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----heard the new Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, outline job strategy for the future. I understand------

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: It was a response to the unfounded allegations that this Government does not have a jobs strategy.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: In light of the demonstration last night, I, too, agree with what people on all sides of the House have said regarding the great anger that exists. Of course there is anger if one has lost one's job and has no reason for getting up in the morning. However, this Government is working positively on this-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: If one wishes to read the economic indicators and believe them-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----the economy has turned a corner. Confidence is returning, both generally and among consumers, manufacturing output has increased in the past 18 months-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The international bond markets are totally committed-----