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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Is the Senator addressing the Minister?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I think this issue has been exhausted. The House has spent nearly 20 minutes on the specific point about the time period. With respect, I am not trying to stop the debate but unless the Senator has something new to offer, I would like to move on.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Feb 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I am only concerned about the longevity of the debate and whether it is moving into repetition.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jan 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I too welcome the Minister to the House. The Chinese have a phrase about living in interesting times, which I have discovered is more a negative than a positive, the inference being that if one may live in interesting times, one does not live in interesting times. We do indeed live in interesting times. I was inspired by the alliterations of my esteemed friend and colleague, Senator Mansergh,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jan 2005)

Paschal Mooney: Regardless of whether we are doing so, no one could criticise successive Fianna Fáil Administrations in a time of crisis in this country when it came to questions regarding illegitimate organisations or a democratically elected government. Without going back into history, those Administrations acted in a very pro-active manner. This Government and any government of which Senator Cummins's...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2005)

Paschal Mooney: I support Senator Brian Hayes's request for a debate on the tsunami disaster. I also hope that the spirit of solidarity he asked be extended to the debate would equally include support for the newly promoted Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Conor Lenihan, whose actions have been exemplary. This is an opportunity to avoid scoring more cheap shots about his taking...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2005)

Paschal Mooney: No, I am not. However, this is an opportunity to respond because such comments were cheap shots in the circumstances because, although I know the nature of politics, the Minister of State is very committed to his work. I also support the requests for a debate on Northern Ireland in light of all that has happened in the past three to four weeks. This House has always treated debates on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Notwithstanding the events of the past 24 hours, it is inevitable that repeated calls would be made for a debate on Northern Ireland but similar calls were made yesterday on the Order of Business and the Leader responded positively. I endorse the comments that have been made. Members who disgracefully accused the Taoiseach of not being trusted in recent weeks might reflect on the events of...

Seanad: UN Reform. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful to the Minister of State. I am particularly pleased that he outlined Ireland's position and its proposals on the reform of the Security Council. It could be inferred from his reply that Ireland may be part of an enlarged Security Council of between 20 and 25 members. This issue lay at the heart of my contribution because of Ireland's long-standing and important contribution to...

Seanad: UN Reform. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, to the House. I appreciate and acknowledge the fact that the Minister for Foreign Affairs is otherwise engaged on very important matters of state on which all of us in this House wish him and the Government well as they pursue a resolution of the peace process in Northern Ireland. ln the context of...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Members must stick to the point as it will become repetitive.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Before we commence I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on a Report Stage amendment, except the proposer of the amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. In addition, on Report Stage each amendment must be seconded. It is proposed to recommit amendments Nos. 12 to 36, inclusive, and section 8. Standing Orders governing Committee Stage debate will apply to the...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I was present at the opening of the bridge about which the Minister spoke. It is now referred to as Droichead de Valera. Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 4 and 7 to 11, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Will Senator Ryan also be withdrawing amendments Nos. 7 to 11, inclusive? He has an opportunity to discuss them with amendment No. 4.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: You could hold discussion of them until we reach amendment No. 7.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: My understanding is that as amendment No. 4 is being withdrawn, amendments Nos. 7 to 10, inclusive, have not been discussed. Do you want to discuss those amendments in a group beginning with amendment No. 7?

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: David Dunseith is one of the most respected political commentators in Northern Ireland and was interviewed on RTE a few days ago. He made the point that for the first time there had been fewer telephone calls from listeners to his daily radio programme about the peace process initiative than on previous occasions. I hope complacency has not set in and that there will be an acknowledgement of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: It was disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2004)

Paschal Mooney: The matter should be referred to the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland.