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Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: There is a psychology at work here.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: That was the voice of authority.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I echo all of the comments and compliments that have been paid to our former colleague in this House. He has done extremely well since his time here and he has our good wishes. Within the context of the debate about Ireland's role and continuing involvement in the European experiment, would the Minister of State agree that we are at a crossroads? If one looks back to our entry into the then...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: We have moved on and what I am trying to suggest is that we are at a crossroads. We have assumed new responsibilities and will be a net contributor to the EU within a few years. We have assumed a leadership role. I am pleased the Minister of State has taken the initiative to set up alliances with the smaller states. This is an area on which he might expand because these are the countries with...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: That is not true. Nobody has any problem with that.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I only interrupt because it is such a fundamental issue.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: The high moral ground is fine but there is no need to be extreme about it.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator is preaching to the converted.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I will move then if it is tainted.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: We well remember it. God be with the days.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: Will the Senator lay that publication before both Houses of the Oireachtas?

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: We can read it at our leisure.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I am impressed. It was only to help the Senator that I suggested he lay the publication before the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I started with a long list of questions but they were asked by other Members. As the answers were given I was left with almost a blank page. Mr. De Rossa's answers were comprehensive and it will not be his fault if this Chamber is not better informed as a result. What does Mr. De Rossa believe the issues will be in the European elections next year in the context of the Convention's work and...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I will let Mr. De Rossa know.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (26 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I now call on Senator Minihan to conclude the debate that—

Seanad: Finance and Related Matters: Statements. (18 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: Like my colleagues, I welcome the Minister of State. This is a very important opportunity for us to reflect on where we stand economically and where we are going. I applaud Senator McDowell on the prudent approach he took. One could paraphrase his closing remarks by saying the good ship Ireland is moving through rather choppy waters and will require a good captain at its helm to ensure we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: I thought the Senator and the Leader were friends.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: On a point of order—

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Paschal Mooney: On a point of order, Senator O'Toole referred to issues within Fianna Fáil. I was in the Chair and, therefore, representing the Chair of the House.