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Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: The Minister said confidential matters would be discussed. Confidential matters are discussed at all local authority sub-committee meetings. However, we could allow members of the press to be present for the generality of the discussions and excluded for the more specific items that are being discussed where confidentiality is involved.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I raised the issue of tension between urban and rural, regarding Limerick and Waterford, because both of the cities have councils that focus on their respective cities and on all aspects of city life. They will now form a larger block that will be a county council so when decisions are taken it can be out voted. I means that the city councillors who want something that is in the interest...

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I know that it is democracy.

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: It seems like he has used a hammer to crack a nut here. He gave the impression that the move was positive but the jury is out on whether that is the case. With regard to the question of retention, the Minister used a variety of adjectives to define the mayoralty of Waterford when we discussed the matter. Liverpool has a mayor and chief executive officer. I remember talking to its CEO...

Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: You are right, a Chathaoirligh. In fact, I thought we were debating section 9 rather than section 8, such was the variety of the contributions. I am interested in the practicalities of the city and counties operating in Limerick and Waterford. That they are losing out in a sense has been very well aired. Galway will retain its council status, while Limerick and Waterford do not due to the...

Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Yes. I call Senator Burke.

Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: We are debating section 1. Is section 1 agreed?

Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Barrett wishes to make a contribution.

Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: The Senator can debate the section after Senator Barrett.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2013: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Walsh is offering, but I have been advised that only group leaders may contribute. I call the Minister of State.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2013: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: A point of order.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2013: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: As a point of information, traditionally the Bill was always passed prior to the Christmas recess but then a motion, to which I believe the Senator is referring, was debated subsequently and all Members of the House were able to make a contribution. That was the practice. That will be a matter for the Leader to reflect on. I call the Minister of State.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: In recent days, a report from the Referendum Commission was referred to in the other House. It would be useful if the Leader were to arrange a debate on this matter. The Referendum Commission has a statutory obligation to publish a report after each referendum and its report on the Seanad referendum contains a number of interesting recommendations. One of the most interesting findings...

Seanad: Protection of the Public Interest from Tobacco Lobbying Bill 2013: Second Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister. I applaud my friend and colleague, Senator Crown, on his initiative and on his continuing efforts to thwart the multifaceted efforts of the tobacco industry to deny that this is a health issue. Senator Crown, who is working at the heart of this tragedy, referred to statistics. I have some statistics of my own which I hope are complementary to his. Fourteen people...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (12 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Recommendation No. 5 is out of order, as it involves a potential charge on the people. Recommendation No. 6 is in the name of Senator O'Brien------

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Is Senator Darragh O'Brien happy now?

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Will the Government’s fiscal policy prime-pump the economy, generate more spending and increase revenues? That is what the Minister for Finance must ask himself. All the indications from the Government are that we are over the worst in austerity with just a little further to go to hit the 3% deficit mark. However, €2 billion cuts...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Hayden's time is up.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: No. The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 Dec 2013)

Paschal Mooney: I did not want to interrupt Senator Hayden's flow.