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Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Had it something to do with how we increased the workforce from 1.1 million to 2.1 million people? It is sitting at 1.8 million and the number of people unemployed is unacceptable, but the Government is taking measures to try to address the issue.

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Had it something to do with the increase in the number of teachers who came in under the Fianna Fáil Administration?

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Had it something to do with our capital spending, one of the highest amounts in Europe? Despite our financial difficulties, it is still one of the highest per capita.

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Rather than rhetoric being thrown out about the ruination of the country, I would like to hear specific examples when Members make their contributions.

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The one thing I share-----

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I sat in silence, as I regularly do, while I listened to others' contributions, even though I fundamentally disagreed. I would like to take the opportunity of my contribution to rebut them. This is what I am doing. If a political charge is made by those on the Opposition side of the House, I am fully entitled to rebut the political charge on this side of the House. That is the nature of...

Seanad: Banking: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: The policies of this side of the House have boosted international confidence in our ability to recover. Jean-Claude Trichet stated: "In the case of Ireland very, very tough decisions have been taken by the Government and rightly so". José Manuel González-Páramo of the ECB stated: "The Irish measures are very courageous. They are going in the right direction." The French finance...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Ross articulated the feelings of most rational people in regard to the banks. I agree with him that Mr. Boucher does not deserve any praise whatsoever. His concession was dragged out of him and it would never have happened if not for the formidable alliance of public opinion that formed against him. I hope this will go some way towards allowing a calm and rational debate among...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: -----and Kieran Mulvey for their leadership and the rational manner in which they pursued the negotiations. In the interest of the country, I hope there will be a positive outcome. I ask the Leader to consider inviting the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, to address the House in light of the report in today's newspapers on the dramatic increase in the mortgage...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senator Ó Brolcháin's remarks on the ash cloud that has enveloped the country and created a crisis for the airline industry across Europe. I ask the Leader to consider inviting the Minister for Transport to the House because the decisions that have been taken in the interests of public safety are having a devastating effect on an already weakened economy as they trickle down. If...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Over the last week there has been much commentary in the media and elsewhere about the Cabinet reshuffle. There has been a very negative reaction in the media to the appointment of Deputy Hanafin to the important position of Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport. Will the Leader consider inviting in the new Minister at an appropriate time after she has read into her brief? What has...

Seanad: Insurance Industry: Statements (1 Apr 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I join colleagues on both sides of the House in welcoming the Minister of State at such short notice. I share Members' concerns about the unfolding developments in the Quinn insurance company. Can the Minster of State be more specific about the Department of Finance review? He said it was part of the programme for Government which was agreed in recent months. In light of recent...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Emergency legislation to ban the sale of mephedrone is currently going through the British Parliament. This will boost the profits of these despicable head shops in Border counties. It is important to establish how the Government intends to respond. I share the concerns expressed on all sides of the House at the placing in administration of the Quinn insurance group. In particular, I agree...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I thank Senator Ormonde for sharing time. I join with Members on all sides of the House in thanking the Minister for coming to the House to take Second Stage of the Finance Bill 2010, which is probably one of the most important Bills of its nature to be introduced in either House and is critical to the future of this country. I welcome the Minister's acknowledgement that the budgetary...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: That is not true.

Seanad: Irish Language: Statements (10 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit. Mar is eol do mo chomhleacaithe, tá seachtain na Gaeilge ar siúl anois agus caithfidh mé cupla abairt a rá faoin bhféile. Tá féile sheachtain na Gaeilge ar siúl le blianta beaga anuas. Is í an chéiliúradh is mó d'ár dteanga agus d'ár gcultúr dúchais a ritear in Éireann gach bliain. Cuireann eagraíochtaí, comhairlí...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I join other Members in requesting a debate on the impact of the Intoxicating Liquor Act, particularly in light of the controversy that has arisen. To a large extent, I agree with Senator Dearey that it is unfortunate that the need for this debate has arisen in the context of alcohol being available for a sporting occasion. The country is currently experiencing the most adverse impact as a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: This decision has nothing to do with alcohol, the Intoxicating Liquor Act or Munster Rugby, rather it is to do with money. It is similar to a decision taken by another group outside this country in respect of the recent soccer friendly between the Republic of Ireland and Brazil, which led to this country's economy losing millions of euro.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: We must place matters in perspective. There are certain mores which one must respect. Over 90% of the people of this country subscribe to being Christian. If one visits any of the Muslim countries and if one begins to engage in an argument or a debate on alcohol, one would soon be told where to go. This has nothing to do with tolerance or intolerance; it has to do with reflecting the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paschal Mooney: I want to separate the two issues.