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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: How will the Government deal with the shortfall?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: There are many songs about water, one of which goes "Water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink".

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: If I knew all of the words, I would. There appears to be an ongoing spat between the Government parties on the question of water charges. The Taoiseach was in the House last evening and we all welcomed his presence in the Chamber. I commend him for coming.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I am sure it was appreciated by Members on all sides of the House. It is right and proper that Taoisigh should visit the House on a regular basis. The Taoiseach talked about honesty and truth and seeking and telling the truth in the context of the terms of reference for the tribunal. I commend him for at least providing figures which gave the population some indication of what it might...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I reiterate what I said at the time, which is that I support fully the new building regulations. It is long past time they were introduced and I commend the Minister, Deputy Hogan. He appears to me to be the nearest thing to a Fianna Fáil Minister when it comes to having the vision thing. He has the vision thing and I appreciate that because he is someone who-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: He is someone who, when he gets an idea into his head, proceeds with it without fear or favour. However, in this particular instance, I suggest that the Minister is wrong. It is time he revisited SI 9 to ensure that those who wish to build their own houses under certified conditions will continue to be allowed to so do.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I am greatly reassured.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: They are lying in wait.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: Out of respect for the Leader-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: In answer to Senator Cullinane's query about the water charges being announced before the local elections, I am sure the Leader will also have read the Irish Independent, which gives a figure of €248-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I am providing the Leader with the information in order to inform his response to Senator Cullinane's question. I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Crown. I ask the Leader to give consideration to inviting the Minister for Finance to the House because, yet again, in his own way as a blunt and straight speaker, he has dismissed the notion that has been growing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: My question was not about the efficiency of the equipment but about the manner in which it was located and set up. The allegations made by the former employees were that they brought this to the attention of their superiors but were dismissed out of hand. In turn, this had an impact on subsequent prosecutions. That was the core message of these allegations. This raises serious issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: Are GoSafe employees encouraged to report problems without penalty?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: That is reassuring.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I have a question that is somewhat related. In the context of the questions raised by Deputy Coffey about the equipment, he is probably referring to the same television programme I had intended to mention in which former employees alleged that procedures were not complied with. The assistant commissioner will be familiar with that. I am curious to know about the technical aspects in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I join Senators on all sides of the House in expressing sympathy to the family of the man murdered so callously this morning in Dublin. Last week we paid tribute to the outstanding contribution President Higgins and his wife, Sabine, had made, with others, to the success of the state visit to the United Kingdom. As a result of the visit, there has been much speculation in the newspapers...

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: I am hoping that people like him will have ease of passage to ensure they can continue to earn their livelihood. I hope the Minister will continue to monitor that. From our side of the House, we will be looking at it to ensure that is the case and that the professional bodies do not ride roughshod over such good people who have been providing a very valuable service for decades without any...

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: No more than the Minister, I will not take up all of my time. He went to the core of the issues that I raised, which were primarily based on an individual in my county whom I know and who outlined to me the impact of these regulations countywide. I stand over the figure that the individual provided of just two people in the county being eligible to sign off on work. I am particularly...

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: Tell that to the father and son who are going to incur extra costs.

Seanad: Building Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014: Motion (10 Apr 2014)

Paschal Mooney: There are also competent people around.