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Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)

Pat Moylan: The Senator has one minute left.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (25 Apr 2007)

Pat Moylan: I join in the words of sympathy to Kate's brother and sisters. As Government Whip dealing with all Members, I know Kate in particular was a person of exceptional talent. Her word was her bond. Her work for the voluntary and community sector was an example for any public representative to follow and she had particular concern for the elderly. Kate was a very brave person who bore her...

Seanad: Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)

Pat Moylan: The House will meet again at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 25 April.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (4 Apr 2007)

Pat Moylan: I thank the Minister, Deputy O'Dea, and his staff for their work in bringing this Bill before the House. I also thank those on the Opposition side for their contributions to this Bill as it went through this House, and for their co-operation and help. It is important that the legislation was discussed well in this House. I welcomed the Minister's previous comments in the House indicating...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Apr 2007)

Pat Moylan: This is a Seanad Bill that has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (29 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: I thank the Minister and his officials and compliment them for having produced what is certainly recognised as an outstanding Bill. I also thank Senators Terry, Cummins, Cox and others who made fine contributions to the debate on this legislation. The pension increases provided for are welcome. The Minister has been a breath of fresh air in his Department. I can remember pensioners...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (29 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the Commission constituted as provided in section 2 of Article 14 of the Constitution to sign the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to it.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: I compliment the Minister and his officials on the improvements that have taken place for carers. I also compliment those who take on the role of carer, which results in a tremendous saving for the State. Many thousands do valuable caring work and claim nothing whatever. They put themselves out at great financial cost simply because of the needs of a relative. Senator Terry referred to the...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: Social welfare has, through subventions, supported people who are not in a position to provide themselves with accommodation. However, I agree with Senator Terry on the need to review this. When rent subvention was first introduced, it cost approximately €3 million per year, but as Ministers have increased subvention over the years, landlords have increased the cost of rented...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Committee Stage (28 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: I appreciate that the Minister is passing people back to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government whose services it is hoped will improve as a result. There are, however, thousands of houses that people have vacated because they have died, left or moved out that the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is not restoring to a habitable condition...

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: Amendments Nos. 11 to 13, inclusive, and 18 are related to amendment No. 10 and amendment No. 14 is an alternative to amendments Nos. 13 and 15. Therefore, amendments No. 10 to 15, inclusive and 18 may be discussed together.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: I request the Leader to contact the Minister for Health and Children on an issue related to the danger smoking poses to people's health. We all recognise the great effort made by the Government to stop the sale of packets of ten cigarettes, many of which were bought by young people. The system was changed and people can now only buy packets of 20 cigarettes. However, cigarette companies...

Seanad: National Climate Change Strategy 2000: Motion (21 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: Is the amendment agreed?

Seanad: National Climate Change Strategy 2000: Motion (21 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: The Senator's time has concluded.

Seanad: National Climate Change Strategy 2000: Motion (21 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: I call Senator Brady.

Seanad: National Climate Change Strategy 2000: Motion (21 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: Is there agreement to continue the debate for a few minutes after 7 o'clock? I will make sure the Labour Party Senators get five minutes to respond.

Seanad: National Climate Change Strategy 2000: Motion (21 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: Amendment No. 3 is a Government amendment. Amendments No. 4 and 5 are physical alternatives to amendments Nos. 3 and 6. Amendments Nos. 19, 43 and 49 to 52, inclusive, are related. Therefore, amendments Nos. 3 to 6, inclusive, 19, 43 and 49 to 52, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: While I welcome the Roads Bill before the House today, I seek a debate on road safety. We have experienced a very sad weekend in respect of the number of people who were killed on the roads. It is very disappointing to discover that some very large chain stores are promoting the sale of alcohol, whereby if one buys 12 cans, one receives 12 cans free. This is simply not good enough....

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (20 Mar 2007)

Pat Moylan: The amendments in Group 3 relate to the report of the rapporteur and the Minister's observations on the development of prisons.