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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Paschal Mooney: In the context of children's interests, I am sure the House, like me, will have been both surprised and concerned at today's report of increased levels of smoking among those aged between 14 and 17, despite the best efforts of the Government which all sides will acknowledge has been very proactive in the area. There is also the question of the advertising and other regulations that have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Such a review might allow us to devise a positive approach to arresting the alarming increase in the rate of smoking among 14 to 17 year olds. One is reminded of the Jesuit observation that having the care of a child until seven years of age will make that child one's own for life. Unfortunately, if the tobacco companies succeed in taking hold of a child between the ages of 14 and 17 years,...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Paschal Mooney: That is wise counsel.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Paschal Mooney: The Minister refuted the claim that PPS numbers offer a solution. The Minister explained the position.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator should read the Minister's statement.

Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Does the ambassador's mandate extend to the relationship between the European Union, the United States and the Middle East, specifically Israel? A lack of consistency exists in foreign policy attitudes towards Israel because of diverging views. The US has an extremely consistent view. What is the ambassador's role in this? The ambassador mentioned the United Nations although he did not...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Paschal Mooney: It is a long way from Baghdad to Croke Park, and he started so well. I support Senator Mansergh. I also ask the Leader to convey the thanks of the House, since the European Union and Ireland, by extension, issued a very strong condemnation of the death penalty sentence. Tensions are running very high in Iraq, as I am sure Members are aware. Essentially, the Shia community is delighted at...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Paschal Mooney: ——and of course my friend and colleague, Senator Brian Hayes. It is a landmark judgment that people thought would never happen after such a long time. It must bring great comfort to the surviving families.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Earlier this week the British-Irish Interparliamentary Body met in Belfast. The Secretary of State, Peter Hain, was asked a question about the development of the Ulster Canal, which has been debated in this House on a number of occasions. Last week the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, who is responsible for Waterways Ireland, indicated he was awaiting...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I was astonished at the response of the Secretary of State to the effect that the British could not make any immediate move because they did not have the money, whereas the Irish do. That is farcical and a complete reversal of the historical position. I ask the Leader for a debate on the North-South Implementation Bodies, particularly Waterways Ireland, which, along with the all-Ireland...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senator Henry in her remarks. I have read much of what she has contributed on this subject in the House, which was like something from a Charles Dickens novel. I could not believe what was going on in an institution that was supposed to be engaged in the rehabilitation of young offenders. We talk in this House about road safety and responsibility among young people, yet here is...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Paschal Mooney: In that context, I support Senator Henry because——

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I will give the Cathaoirleach as much brevity as I can.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I will be as brief as I can.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Paschal Mooney: If we are to have a debate on road safety, I ask the Leader to consider drawing together the various recommendations, especially in light of the establishment of a road traffic authority. If that authority is like any of the other statutory bodies set up recently, Members of this House may not have any direct input whatsoever because the authority will make its own rules and regulations. The...

Seanad: Current Situation in the Middle East: Statements (18 Oct 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I too welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Treacy, to the House. I am pleased he has returned refreshed from his recent exertions. The assertion by some elements of the media that Deputy Treacy needed that type of publicity to gain a profile showed an appalling ignorance of the political system and the role he has played not only here and in his Galway East constituency, but representing...

Seanad: Current Situation in the Middle East: Statements (18 Oct 2006)

Paschal Mooney: The Israeli Government and the IDF dropped some 300,000 cluster bombs, mainly in civilian areas. I understand there is no international legal prohibition on this. However, there are moves to introduce such a prohibition and it will not be before time. One could not help but be moved by stories, graphic photographs and television footage that we have seen of innocent south Lebanese...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I share Senator Ryan's criticism of the outrageous example of elitism in which University College Dublin engaged last week in stealthily conferring a number of degrees which, I understand, are not worth the paper on which they are printed.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I appreciate that but the House passes legislation on universities. Given that nobody has raised this issue, it appears it is to be accepted. Two distinguished Members of the House, Senators Maurice Hayes and Quinn, have honorary degrees. It does not reflect well on a university that it would devalue something for purely elitist purposes. I understand the degrees conferred are not worth...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services: Motion (27 Sep 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I do not mind Senator Ryan interrupting me. We are good friends and he enjoys this type of debate. At the end of 2005, EU 15 broadband take up was 14% of the population or 34% of households which compares reasonably favourably considering the low base from which we started. I must accept that one of the reasons we started off at such a low level in the take-up league tables reflects the...