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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I, too, would like to join with colleagues on both sides of the House in thanking the Cathaoirleach, the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator O'Donovan, and the Leader of the House, Senator Cummins, who has played an outstanding role. It should not be forgotten that he took a very brave and courageous stance on the referendum on the Seanad in effectively going against Government proposals, which...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Paschal Mooney: He worked closely with Senator Wilson. It was much more difficult to manage the smaller group of Fianna Fáil Senators to ensure that we looked after our side of the House. He did that magnificently and there were occasions when he stepped into the breach, something that is not on the record, but I want to acknowledge it. That ensured the smooth and effective running of the House. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Paschal Mooney: He has taken stances and principled positions on issues that perhaps did not always generate unanimity. It has been his strength that he has stuck to his principles. I have had the pleasure of working with him on a group he set up in this House some years ago called the human dignity group. As the name suggests, it is about the preservation of human dignity and it has attracted support...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Paschal Mooney: In which order?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2016)

Paschal Mooney: Last week I referred to the figures for IDA Ireland visits that had been revealed in response to a parliamentary question tabled by my colleague, Deputy Calleary. I was pleased to report that there had been a significant increase in the figures for the north west. I mentioned specifically that my own county, which had recorded nul pointsup to now, had received eight visits and that County...

Seanad: Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (2 Feb 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I join others in commending the outstanding work done by our colleagues, Senators Michael D'Arcy, Susan O'Keeffe, Sean D. Barrett and Marc MacSharry, on which I congratulate them. I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris. I agree fully with the view expressed that any future inquiry of this nature must be strengthened. It would be a waste of taxpayers' money if we were to...

Seanad: Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (2 Feb 2016)

Paschal Mooney: Go on, force yourself.

Seanad: Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (2 Feb 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I am waiting.

Seanad: Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (2 Feb 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I understand it was a Fine Gael economist who actually coined that phrase. I will not name him but Deputy Harris knows who I am talking about.

Seanad: Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (2 Feb 2016)

Paschal Mooney: Time will tell. This time it will be different.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Daly. I hope there will not be Government opposition to this Bill. This is a single page Bill on an issue which has exercised the Government since the expiry of the copyright on the national anthem in 2013. I would say it fell off the radar. I do not think there is any ideological objection to it. I appreciate the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: No, I am seconding the Bill on-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I am proposing that-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I am seconding the amendment to the Order of Business moved by Senator Daly that Second Stage of the National Anthem (Protection of Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) Bill 2016 be taken today.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: On a point of order, in the context of the Leader's remarks about the all-party motion on cystic fibrosis medication, Fianna Fáil, as a group, did not sign that motion. However, we are not opposed to the motion in principle and believe it is a good motion.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: The reason we have put and are pressing our motion is that the head of the HSE, prior to the wording of this motion, stated as far back as December that he would not fund the two drugs involved. We believe that is unacceptable and that it is important therefore that we send out a clear message that we are supportive of the funding of these important medications. Therefore, we are pressing...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I have no difficulty with it. We did not oppose the proposal, but we have not signed it. I have a copy of the motion here and it was not signed by Fianna Fáil. We are not associated with this particular motion and that is why we have a separate motion.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: Of course.