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Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: If Senator Ryan was in contact with the Irish community in Britain to the same degree as I am, he would be aware that it has welcomed this increase and embraced it enthusiastically.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: It has also publicly acknowledged the contribution the Government is making towards the issues facing emigrants in Britain. The point made by Senator Ryan is low in nature and he should read up on what is happening in the UK. Will the Leader consider arranging a debate on this matter? It is important that this House, which is a forum for debates of this nature, should continue to highlight...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Will the Leader consider arranging a debate on substance abuse, with particular emphasis on under-age drinking? Perhaps such a discussion could take place in the context of a motion that would allow for contributions from all sides, in the presence of the relevant Minister. I am calling for the debate following reports today in the media of comments made by Bishop Forristal about the...

Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I have allowed the Senator some latitude. I would have some sympathy for him if he did not have an opportunity at the end of the debate to raise these pertinent issues. Allow the Minister to continue without interruption.

Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I remember it well.

Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I thought the Senator was talking about the former Deputy, Seán Doherty.

Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Perhaps we can take an ecumenical approach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Is there a doctor in the House?

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Once again I stand in admiration of Senator O'Toole who takes on the thorny issue of Members' expenses. I speak from a qualified position on this matter as I came second in the expenses charts behind our esteemed Cathaoirleach. This was primarily due to my being a member of the Council of Europe for the past two years, involving much travel. As Senator O'Toole correctly identified, I saw...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: My income will be reduced considerably.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I am reluctantly standing down because it is the only time once a year I get my photograph in the national newspapers. I wish this could continue but unfortunately it will not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I agree with Senator Ryan's remarks on insisting the US ambassador meets the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs in private. A monumental decision was taken by the US Supreme Court in recent days. The US has now embraced democracy in its fullest sense by abolishing executions of people under 18 years. As a member of the Council of Europe, I had a small but modest part in highlighting the death...

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator is already three minutes over time.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (10 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Medical Cards. (10 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I remind Senators that the duration for contributions on the Adjournment is five minutes. This is something we all forget from time to time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Is Senator O'Toole going to the wedding?

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: He should bring us back some cake.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Is Senator O'Toole getting an MBE?

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (9 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "welcomes the recently announced aid increases of at least €200 million over the next three years, which will result in €1.8 billion being spent by Ireland on development assistance over the coming three years; and reaffirms Ireland's commitment to making progress towards the millennium...