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Senator Paschal Mooney

Paschal Mooney

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Constituency

Sligo North Leitrim

Panel

Agricultural Panel

Contact

Postal Address: CARRICK ROAD, DRUMSHANBO .CO.LEITRIM

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Personal Details

Lives in Drumshanbo Co.Leitrim with his wife Sheila and their five children (2 girls & 3 boys aged 13 to 21)

Broadcaster & Journalist

Local News

That household essentials are ‘Discretionary’ will come as news to vulnerable families – Mooney

Posted 06/12/11

Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Social Protection, Senator Paschal Mooney has called Minister Michael Noonan “disingenuous” for insinuating that the VAT hike will not hit poor families. Read More | Share

Cutting Rent Supplement does not equal ‘Real Reform’ - Mooney

Posted 05/12/11

Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Social Protection Senator Paschal Mooney has criticised the decision of Minister Brendan Howlin to choose a crude cut in rent supplement instead of taking the opportunity to reform. Read More | Share

MBNA losses a further blow for Carrick-on-Shannon – Mooney

Posted 07/11/11

Leitrim Fianna Fáil Senator Paschal Mooney has said the latest news that Bank of America/MBNA is to axe 100 jobs in Carrick-on-Shannon will come as another major blow to staff who are already deeply concerned about their future. Read More | Share

VistaMed expansion a welcome boost for Carrick-on-Shannon – Mooney

Posted 24/10/11

Leitrim Fianna Fáil Senator Paschal Mooney has welcomed the announcement that Irish medical devices firm VistaMed is to expand its operation in Carrick-on-Shannon, nearly doubling its workforce in Co Leitrim. Read More | Share

Mooney returns to Seanad Eireann after topping the poll in Seanad By Election

Posted 19/01/10

Well known journalist and broadcaster Paschal Mooney has topped the poll for Fianna Fáil in the Seanad By-Election. Read More | Share

Libertas blue card proposal is like tagging cattle

Posted 25/05/09

A proposal by Libertas to introduce a blue card system for EU citizens is reminiscent of the tagging of cattle, according to MEP Candidate for the North West, Paschal Mooney (FF). Read More | Share

Libertas blue card proposal is like tagging cattle – Paschal Mooney

Posted 25/05/09

A proposal by Libertas to introduce a blue card system for EU citizens is reminiscent of the tagging of cattle, according to MEP Candidate for the North West, Paschal Mooney (FF). Read More | Share

Paschal Mooney welcomes Fine Gael Mayor’s support for An Taoiseach Brian Cowen

Posted 21/05/09

Fianna Fáil candidate for the European Parliament Elections in the North West constituency, Paschal Mooney, has welcomed the support declared by the Fine Gael Councillor and Mayor of Clare, Madeleine Taylor Quinn, for An Taoiseach Brian Cowen. Read More | Share

New survey shows Irish believe Europe is an opportunity

Posted 20/05/09

Irish believe Europe is an opportunity Read More | Share

MEP North West candidate Paschal Mooney calls for higher toy safety checks

Posted 18/05/09

Mooney calls for higher toy safety standards Read More | Share

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Political Record

  • Re-elected to Seanad Éireann in April 2011.
  • Elected to Seanad Éireann in January 2010.
  • Previously he was a Member of Seanad Eireann from 1987 to 2007. Spokesman on Foreign Affairs. 
  • Committee positions held:

Executive Committee National Economic & Social Forum
British–Irish Inter Parliamentary Body
Western European Union Parliamentary Assembly

  • Member Leitrim Co.Council 1991-1999
  • Chairman 1994.Member Co.Leitirm Vocational Committee Chairman 2007
  • Irish Delegation Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly 2002-08
  • 1st Irishman elected Chair of Human Rights Sub-Committee
  • Member Convention on formulation of Charter of Fundamental Rights
  • Member Forum on Europe since 2001
  • Member Panel of Media experts Council of Europe
  • Chairman Fáilte Ireland North West Tourism Board
  • Chairman Co.Leitrim Childcare Committee

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs,