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Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Yet up to 70% of them want to vote.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: As a person who straddles the divide between RTE and politics, I would be happy to show my colleagues on all sides of the House how much I get from RTE. I assure Members that it comes nowhere the figures mentioned in the past week although I wish it did.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I am not a star or celebrity unfortunately. I am sure the Deputy Leader will respond to the unfair allegations about the Minister for Transport. It is extraordinary that the Opposition has twisted and turned the simple and sensible suggestion he made. In the absence of the Leader who is a former Minister for Education, and a good one, will the Deputy Leader comment on surveys from the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: If the Chair would bear with me, I would like to ask the Deputy Leader whether he would consider inviting the Minister for Education and Science to the House to discuss how we as politicians could respond to this very stark and shocking survey. We talk about the threat to democracy but the greatest threat of all is apathy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I am not suggesting there is anything wrong with the teaching. I am referring to the responsibilities of politicians.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I knew Senator O'Toole would immediately react. I want to put it on the record that I was not casting any reflection on teachers. It is important to say that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: It is a pity Senator O'Toole is so defensive.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I will be happy to do so. However, I hope Senator O'Toole understands I am not trying to cast aspersions on teachers.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: I remind the Senator, if he wishes to speak, to retain a little decorum.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 1 is ruled out of order as it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill as read a Second Time. Níor tairgeadh leasú a 1. Amendment No. 1 not moved. Níor tairgeadh leasuithe 2 go 6 go huile. Amendments Nos. 2 to 6, inclusive, not moved. Aontaíodh alt a 1.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 7 is ruled out of order because it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill as read a Second Time. Níor tairgeadh leasú a 7. Amendment No. 7 not moved. Aontaíodh alt a 2.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 17 is ruled out of order because it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill as read a Second Time. Níor tairgeadh leasú a 17. Amendment No. 17 not moved.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (5 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Paschal Mooney: It is very difficult to talk of human rights in other parts of the world after hearing our colleague Senator Leyden talk of the human rights issue at the gates of Leinster House. The world goes on nevertheless. I support Senator McDowell's request for a debate on Africa. Specific questions need to be answered. In Darfur in Sudan, near the Chad border, ethnic cleansing is being carried out as...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Apr 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 87 is in the name of Senator Tuffy. Amendment No. 92 is related. They may be discussed together.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Apr 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Amendments Nos. 27, 28 and 31 are related to amendment No. 19 and all may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Apr 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Is the amendment being pressed? We are not talking concerned with the building. This debate is not related to the amendment.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Apr 2004)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator is now entering the area of speculation.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Apr 2004)

Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 20 is in the name of Senator Henry. Amendment No. 24 is related and it is proposed to discuss amendments Nos. 20 and 24 together by agreement.