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Seanad: Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: On a point of order, I asked a specific question while the Cathaoirleach was away from the House about the women employed at the highest levels. The Cathaoirleach may interpret that in any way he wishes but I want to provide a context for the Minister of State's reply.

Seanad: Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (22 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senator Ryan and others who have called for a debate on the overseas development aid programme. I have asked for this over recent weeks, specifically in respect of Ethiopia but support the view that we should have a wider debate about the overseas aid programme, and our response to the impending disaster in African countries. This is the view of Senator Kitt who is Chairman of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: It is a proud tradition in this country.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I was reminded of a comment made by Miriam Lord in her excellent analysis of last weekend. Senator Minihan referred to string pullers with their mobile phones which indicates there was an orchestrated, focused attack rather than something involving a yobbish, random element. When they decided to relocate from O'Connell Street to Leinster House, the quote from one of these young thugs was "The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I am pleased that Senator Quinn raised the issue of competitiveness, as I was rising to support my colleague Senator MacSharry in asking for a debate. As a result of structural and cultural reasons, the north west and the west in general have been lagging behind the rest of the country. These reasons might not be quite in keeping with what Senator Quinn is suggesting, which is a more global...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I am aware of that. Will the Deputy Leader consider inviting the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to the House to discuss the overseas aid programme, with particular reference to Ethiopia? This issue has generated a great deal of controversy and my colleagues in the foreign affairs committee will be aware that it has been debated over the past...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I know Senator Norris's question is directed at the Leader and I am sure she will reply. I am spokesperson on foreign affairs and have a particular interest in this area. Ongoing investigations into rendition are being led by Senator Dick Marty who is a colleague of Senators Bradford, Ormonde and mine on the Council of Europe. The European Parliament has also embarked on an investigation. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: ——from Condoleezza Rice was that nothing illegal was going on.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: In the context of the relations between Ireland and America, where the head or representative of a friendly nation makes such a definitive statement, which was subsequently made to the Heads of European Governments, then it would be not only churlish but extremely dangerous to the relationship between this country and America to turn around and indicate that somehow they were telling lies. In...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: If Senator Norris wishes to have a side-swipe at the good relations——

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: ——between Ireland and America, if he wishes to deprive the people of the Shannon area of jobs,——

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: ——if he is prepared to put away the jobs and the interests of those in the Shannon area by having a go at the Government and by his constant anti-American stream——

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: If he wants to do that, I will not stand over it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I ask for the protection of the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I have been interrupted continuously by Senator Norris——

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: ——and I did not interrupt him.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I would be happy to resume my seat if the Cathaoirleach will just take on board the fact that we listened to a Second Stage speech from Senator Norris, who took a swipe at the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I want to put in context——

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

Paschal Mooney: I am aware of that but at least I should be allowed the right to reply.