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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I discovered in recent days that teenagers sharing video and music files on the Internet may face prison sentences under what a European consumer group has referred to as ill thought out and potentially disastrous copyright laws that are currently being debated by the European Parliament. The provision in question, which was introduced by a socialist MEP from Italy, is being backed by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I was unavoidably delayed and I have tried to check that none of my colleagues referred to the TASC report on which many of the newspapers commented this morning. The report in question was issued by a think-tank that was established some years ago and it criticises the manner in which government in general and the parliamentary system operate. Members on all sides have raised this issue...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: This is an important and serious issue — particularly as we are in a pre-election period — as regards the future democratic and efficient workings of our institutions. I urge the Leader to, if at all possible, make arrangements for an all-party motion in respect of this matter to allow Members on all sides to debate what they believe to be the inherent flaws in our current system.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: In seconding the motion, I commend the Leader for its wording and for providing the opportunity for Members on all sides of the House to put on record their reactions to the momentous events in recent weeks. We are going through living history as I mentioned in an Order of Business contribution following the historic meeting of Mr. Gerry Adams and Dr. Ian Paisley recently. That event...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am pleased Senators Norris and Hanafin raised the issue of Chernobyl. I was also present at yesterday's meeting, during which I spoke at length with Adi Roche and listened with great interest to her submission. I broadly support everything said and ask the Leader to convey the support of the House for Ms Roche's work as an outstanding citizen and humanitarian. She requested that Irish...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: The group visa application procedure was conducive to the trafficking of young people from Central and Eastern Europe.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Adi Roche fully accepts that.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: She was glad to hear that the Department assured me——

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator has barracked me three times.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: For the benefit of the House, Senator Norris left the meeting before Ms Roche made her submission.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Having said that——

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I have no difficulty with Senator Norris.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I sought the permission of the Chair. There was no need for Senator Norris to barrack me about a matter on which we agree.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am only trying to inform the House on the context and background to the matter. I fully support all that Senator Norris has said. A procedural and administrative difficulty exists but the Department assured me that it would courier applications from Belarus directly to the Moscow embassy in order to fast-track applications in the cases which Senator Norris rightly brought to the attention...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Overnight developments regarding the capture of British sailors allegedly found in Iranian waters are a cause of great concern. Will the Deputy Leader convey the concern of the House to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who has made a public statement on the matter? International opinion is becoming increasingly critical of the unilateral action of the Iranian Government. Evidence conveyed...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: There is a concern that Ireland should be seen to be as critical as the international community has proven to be. In that context, I ask the Acting Leader if he will convey our concerns to the Iranian authorities, with whom we have very strong trade links, as we have a unique opportunity to do so.

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this issue and I appreciate the time constraints. I am not sure the following has been put on record but it is important it should be. I think I am correct in saying the opposition to this section is Fianna Fáil policy. However, we are members of Government and it is an extremely difficult position for those of us who are members of the Fianna...

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I do not say policy, but a decision was taken at a Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting on foot of a motion from the members of the Fianna Fáil Seanad group, not specifically on this section or this Bill but about the overall attitude that has been adopted over a period where an ad hoc approach has been taken by individual Ministers. This applies to all Governments. I have been in this...

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: With all due respect, I hate interrupting people and I find it most irritating.