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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: The mind boggles at wanting to buy ten cans anyway, but the person would get an extra ten for free.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paschal Mooney: There must be some type of constraint on the wider commercial sector in this country, which also has a moral responsibility to be part of the society in which it operates. I am saddened the company made this decision, especially because some good people work within it. The decision will not help the company and I hope members of the public would act accordingly and make their views known to...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State. I will address a couple of issues that have arisen during the course of the debate. I am glad the Minister of State outlined the historical context because the world has changed over the past 20 years. It is almost impossible to believe that individuals and states now have a common enemy, which is like a thief in the night. The concept of standing armies...

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I have suggested a debate on the Middle East. I raised this in light of the recent visit by the Minister for Foreign Affairs to the Middle East. It would be useful for the House to be updated on the situation. Senator Ryan and I agree on the basics but as a result of the Saudi Arabian initiative last week, which brought Fatah and Hamas together for the purpose of forming a unity...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: ——in order that we can all remain informed regarding the way forward.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (21 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I have no difficulty in finding my way home on the N4. I ask the Leader to initiate a debate on climate change. Ten years ago introducing this issue in the House would not have been seen as having any great consequence. However, it is now to the forefront as it relates to the global future. It is appropriate that the Cathaoirleach welcomed representatives of various US state legislatures...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senator Terry's comments on human trafficking, which she has raised regularly. In recent months, the UK government has shifted its emphasis to the victims of such trafficking. Heretofore — and this country is equally to blame in this regard — victims were deported while the perpetrators were allowed to get off scot free. That is what Senator Terry and others were referring...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I would like to think there would be a coherent approach to integrating all of these nationalities into our society, if they wish to stay here. I say this as a former emigrant who adapted to the cultural mores of the country in which I went to live. That is all I ask.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I have been trying to follow this historical debate with as much interest as I can but, I confess, I sometimes lose track as there are so many Acts. In the context of section 9, can the Minister of State clarify the reference to the Government of Ireland Act 1920 not affecting Orders in Council, which I thought were British procedures? It is referred to in 4(a) and 4(b) refers to the repeal...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I would be grateful if the Minister of State could further clarify his comment on the ceremonial aspect of the Local Government Act 2001. I am assuming it relates to the debate generated at the time regarding boroughs and town councils. A number of boroughs, Kilkenny and Sligo for example, insisted on retaining borough status. Does the reference in this regard arise on foot of the...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am really very disappointed. It is not the Minister of State's fault and I know it is not the fault of the officials, but there is no reference in this voluminous text to County Leitrim. Is it the case that it could not be found or that we were not in it or whatever?

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am glad to hear the Minister of State mention that because I would like to be in a position to say we did something that attracted the attention of the law makers between the time of the Magna Carta and 1922. It seems that we do not exist. I notice Athlone and Westmeath figure very prominently.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I believe the Leader's predecessors were very influential people and managed to get roads fixed around Kinnegad and various other places.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I cannot find any reference. The serious nature of the question is whether these are all the statutes or the fruits of a selective search through the various laws enacted from the time of the Magna Carta which have been retained. I am grateful to my colleague, Senator Ryan, who raised the issue of one particular Act, namely, the Irish Musical Fund Act 1794. I am especially interested in...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Did anybody count the number of Acts and statutes? I do not expect the Minister of State to be able to single out that specific one and give me further amplification from what we have already received in the document.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2007: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Wearing my other hat, as someone with an interest in the music industry, it seems to have been a capital idea to have provided money for infirm musicians. Perhaps the Minister of State might have some comments whether, in retaining this Act, he might be resurrecting that fund. Knowing his interest in the music industry, his son being an attractive and successful singer-songwriter in his own...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: About what standard is she talking?

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Kenneally put it very well what the Bill is about. I share his disappointment that Senator Norris was not in the House for what was a very interesting debate on all sides.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: It was not meant with any sense of malice. It was just that it was unfortunate that there was not an opportunity. I am sure the Senator had perfectly good reasons for not being in the House. I said this because I do not believe it is fair to the House to go into all the arguments again. Senator Kenneally has pointed out that in the context of the amendment tabled by Senator Norris, it is...