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Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

Pat Moylan: I will be brief, but wish to make a few points on this important issue. I compliment the Fine Gael group on its Private Members' motion. We have a right to vote against the motion of any party but I do not think we have the right to oppose its choice of topic. I take a dim view of the expressions of a particular Member to that effect earlier. It left a lot to be desired. Players in the west...

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (30 Jan 2003)

Pat Moylan: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Report Stage ordered for 4 February 2003.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (30 Jan 2003)

Pat Moylan: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 February 2003.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (5 Feb 2003)

Pat Moylan: I welcome the Minister of State and compliment Senator Quinn and Independent Senators on tabling this excellent motion. Sometimes when views are expressed from different sides, there may be point-scoring but on this issue Members on all sides have made very good points genuinely and sincerely. I hope they will be taken on board. We must compliment the large number of motorists who obey the...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Feb 2003)

Pat Moylan: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials and note the Minister, Deputy Cullen, was present earlier. The protection of the environment is important. When a person applies to the EPA for a licence for a proposed development, he or she must place a notice in one of the national newspapers and at the headquarters but not the site of the proposed development. We cannot allow this Bill to...

Seanad: Finance and Related Matters: Statements. (18 Feb 2003)

Pat Moylan: Tomorrow, at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Suicide Incidence: Statements. (27 Feb 2003)

Pat Moylan: I thank the Minister of State for his speech and welcome him to the House. We have listened to many speakers and it is clear many families have been touched by the problems of suicide. Statistics indicate that 448 people died from suicide in 2001, yet even in a five year period in the 1960s, the figure was less than 70 deaths. People may say the records do not show the true figure, but such a...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Pat Moylan: I see Senator Bannon's point, but I do not agree with him. In the past people have said to me that if the European Parliament elections had not been held on the day of the local elections, the turnout for European Parliament election would have been very low. There is a tendency for people to be a bit removed from the European scene. We hold the local elections every five years along with the...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Pat Moylan: This amendment has afforded us an opportunity for debate, but we dealt with a Local Government Bill last year and had a considerable debate on it. I welcome the opportunity to look at such a Bill again within 12 months to tighten or relax various provisions. We now have SPCs throughout the country, but we also have ADMs, the Leader programme and enterprise boards. I know the Minister's...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Pat Moylan: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. The Seanad adjourned at 3.30 p.m. until 2.30p.m. on Tuesday, 11 March 2003.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Mar 2003)

Pat Moylan: Where was Senator Ryan yesterday?

Seanad: Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (9 Apr 2003)

Pat Moylan: I thank the Minister of State and the departmental officials for a very detailed Bill. As the Minister said, it is a fundamental transformation in the Central Bank and introduces full accountability to both Houses of the Oireachtas. Many excellent contributions have been made at all Stages of the Bill's progression. I thank those on the Opposition for what appeared to be genuine amendments...

Seanad: Central Mental Hospital: Motion. (16 Apr 2003)

Pat Moylan: On Wednesday, 7 May at 2.30p.m.

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Schools Building Projects. (13 May 2003)

Pat Moylan: I welcome the Minister of State. I raise the matter of the need for the Minister for Education and Science to explain the reason for the delay in the purchase of a building site for the new Charleville national school, Tullamore, County Offaly because of my concern having been approached by parents of students attending the schools there. There appears to be undue delay on the matter.

Seanad: Adjournment Matter. - Schools Building Projects. (13 May 2003)

Pat Moylan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and outlining the details. In regard to the proposed acquisition of the site, someone should answer questions given the length of time which has elapsed without a resolution of the issue. I ask the Minister of State to convey my concerns to the Department and that I be informed by letter when the site will be purchased.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (28 May 2003)

Pat Moylan: I welcome the Minister of State and the Bill. As one who has served on a local authority for 27 years, I accept that times change and that we must move on. I draw the attention of the Minister of State to the proposed new section 237A which provides that the Minister shall make regulations which will include provisions in relation to the "supply, without charge, of notice, agenda and minutes...

Seanad: Auctioneering Profession: Motion. (28 May 2003)

Pat Moylan: As one who has dealt on many occasions with auctioneers, I have found them to be straight and decent. Perhaps they fooled me at times, but I was unaware of that. The Minister of State said that a regular review of the adequacy of regulatory legislation is desirable. Perhaps that has happened as a result of the motion tabled here this evening. The Minister of State said he intends to arrange a...

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Pat Moylan: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Pat Moylan: As acting Leader, I propose that the Bill be taken tomorrow, as listed by the Leader.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)

Pat Moylan: We attach considerable importance to getting the Bill through the Seanad and into the Dáil. For this reason, I propose that the Remaining Stages be included, as listed, on tomorrow's Order Paper. The matter can then be discussed in the morning. It is a matter for the Leader to so decide.