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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I wonder what the present Government would have done.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: I wonder what the present Government would have done.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: Anyway, that was five or six years ago-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: -----and Members are talking about the present.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: It is Government spin as fewer gardaí are on the beat.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: They are still rising.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Paschal Mooney: Yes.

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State. I can confirm that Fianna Fáil supports the Bill, but we have certain reservations. I remember debating the original Act of 2012 when the then Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, was before the House. At the time, myself and other Senators argued strongly that the bankruptcy term should be reduced to one year, primarily because at the time one had a...

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: The Deputy initiated this process through his Labour Party. Such endeavour proves that even a backbencher in Government can have an influence far beyond what his or her humble backbench status might suggest. I have been surprised by three things. First, I am astonished at how fast this change has taken place in legislative terms, because the process usually grinds very slowly. Second, the...

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I am multitasking.

Seanad: Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: Not at all, I was being as quiet as a church mouse. The Minister of State is absolutely forgiven.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: The Title of this Bill, Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008, was changed from Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008. This is a Seanad Bill that has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, 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...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I call on the Minister of State of the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to speak on the subject matter of the amendments in group 1. She is very welcome.

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I am sure the House will join me in wishing Senator Conway a happy anniversary. He is married to a very good Leitrim woman.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, 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...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: As no Member is seeking to contribute, we will move to the second group of amendments.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: As no Member is offering to speak on that group, I ask the Minister to discuss the subject matter of the third group of amendments, amendments Nos. 8 to 20, inclusive, which are technical minor amendments to sections 4 and 5 of the Bill relating to the making of amendments to planning schemes.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: In accordance with the order of the House today, the Seanad shall meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, 18 December 2015.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for including this matter on the Commencement list and the Minister of State for taking this debate. I was informed by the Department of Social Protection that neither the Tánaiste nor the Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, was available this morning, so I am particularly grateful that the Minister of State, Deputy Deenihan, is present instead. The...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (16 Dec 2015)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful to the Minister of State. Like myself, he will be aware from his long experience that when it comes to Commencement motions, it is not so much about the devil being in the detail, but it is usually the last two paragraphs that give the real meat and drink of any of these replies. I am particularly grateful that the Minister of State has addressed the core of the issue, in that...