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Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I echo Senator Bradford's comments on the extraordinary electoral performance in Iraq yesterday. Over 80% of the valid poll turned out, particularly in Tikrit, which was the home of Saddam Hussein, the heart of the insurgency and from where the suicide bombers who have been killing innocent Iraqis emerge. One could not help but be moved by the filmed reports, especially on CBS television last...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I share the outrage of Senators on the other side of the House at the remarks of the Iranian President but I would also suggest that Middle East politics is a murky stew of hatreds, prejudices and ignorance. In fact, the Iranian President is fuelling this ignorance. Of course the remarks should be condemned and I hope the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, will protest at...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: On Ireland's relationship with the European Union, does the Leader feel that the Minister for Agriculture and Food should come in on a separate issue, namely, the nitrates directive? The Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party last night debated this robustly and at length. While it is an environmental issue, it has afforded an opportunity to many of us on this side of the House to put forward a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: No, I am asking for the Minister for Agriculture and Food to be invited here to clarify those proposals and provide information that may be of some reassurance to pig and poultry producers who have approached many of us on all sides of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Not on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: The Minister has been absolutely superb on this issue. The directive has been in place for 12 years, including three years under the rainbow coalition, so the blame can be equally shared.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Will the Leader arrange for a debate on performing artists? The Minister for Social and Family Affairs should attend the House for such a debate. According to recent newspaper reports, performing artists who are out of work must present themselves for work. In many cases they have to undertake work other than theatrical or other work related to their profession. As a result they do not...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I join with Senator Brian Hayes in welcoming the agreement by all Members on the motion to be taken without debate regarding the Shot at Dawn Campaign. It is a worthy motion and the alacrity with which it was agreed by all sides is to be commended. I thank Senator Brian Hayes for his gracious reference to my question on that matter before the British-Irish Interparliamentary Body. He too has...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Perhaps this is not the correct time but I intend to write to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to consider if this is the proper procedure, and I will be guided by it. Once again the world has woken up to another atrocity in Amman. As foreign affairs spokesperson I ask the Leader, and I believe that I speak for the House, to convey the sympathy of the Irish people to King Abdullah...

Seanad: Broadcasting Legislation. (9 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I am pleased to have the opportunity to bring this matter to the House. I am particularly pleased that my friend and colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Gallagher, is taking this Adjournment matter because we come from the same region. We could discuss the quality of reception in our part of the world. However, this matter...

Seanad: Broadcasting Legislation. (9 Nov 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Minister of State for his reply, particularly his gracious remarks about my modest contribution to broadcasting. I am also pleased he will consider the recommendations of the task force report on emigration. I hope the Minister of State will return to the Minister with the message that the question of money should not arise on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: That would allow all sides of the House to join in supporting this great national celebration. In news that broke overnight the democratically elected President of Iran was quoted last night as saying he believed the state of Israel should be wiped off the map. Irrespective of one's views about Israeli foreign policy and its policy towards the Palestinians, and I believe most Members of this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: In that context the international outcry against the Iranian President is such that I have some faith in international morality. I ask the Leader to request the Minister for Foreign Affairs to make a statement at the earliest opportunity on Ireland's response to this unacceptable and outrageous attack on another country which is, although it is sometimes forgotten, a democratic country. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: It had far reaching implications that are still with us today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: In light of the comments made on the weekend's announcement, it is sad that there is division on what should be a great national celebration. The Taoiseach is entitled to make public announcements wherever he sees fit; there is a precedent. It is ironic that last weekend our neighbours in Great Britain celebrated a military event of 200 years ago, the Battle of Trafalgar, in which Lord Nelson...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Anybody who has observed the British penchant for commemoration will know that, in common with other large powers, militarism forms a great part. This is more about pique on the part of those who feel they were not consulted. In a spirit of reconciliation, solidarity and empathy with all shades of opinion on this island and in this House, will the Leader consider holding a debate early in the...

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: As a member of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, I was privileged to be present when our Australian friends made a submission to the committee yesterday. I am particularly pleased they are present in the Chamber as I speak about the Lisbon national reform programme. I am sure they will understand that Mr. Frank Forde, one of two former Australian Prime Ministers from my home county of...

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: We will have no sniping from Dublin 4.

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Mr. Frank Forde came from the small rural area of Ballinaglera, between Drumshanbo and Dowra on the shores of Lough Allen. I am sure the Minister of State is familiar with the area.

Seanad: Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Mr. Forde served briefly as the interim Prime Minister of Australia for one week in 1945, following the death of his predecessor, Mr. John Curtin. Despite the fact that Mr. Forde came from County Leitrim, he was not re-elected as Prime Minister because he did not get enough votes, as the late Mr. Frank Cluskey would have said. He went on to serve as an ambassador for Australia during his...