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Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (20 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Taoiseach and commend him for his fine remarks. I also thank him for his interest and thoughtfulness on the subject. I am delighted to learn that we are on the eve of round table talks. There is no alternative to ongoing dialogue between all the parties involved and both Governments. I am delighted our colleague, Senator Maurice Hayes, is to be chairman of the reconvened Forum...

Seanad: Housing Grants: Motion. (20 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I wish to share time with Senators Feighan and McHugh.

Seanad: Housing Grants: Motion. (20 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I listened to Senator Dooley's tale of being hard done in having to buy a second-hand house and not getting a grant. I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for his interest in housing despite the fact that things seem to be going backwards. People are angry and will not let the Government away with this. It is up to us to express their anger. No matter what way the Minister of State...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: Members will have seen on page 3— (Interruptions.)

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I refer to one of our respected broadsheets rather than the yellow press. I thought Mr. Bill Cullen properly complained.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, would be better off if he would guard against this type of grotesque advertising and spend the money on accident black spots and poor roads, which would have a more immediate impact on saving lives. The Leader recently responded to us briefly when we raised the Government's proposals regarding gateway towns and development hubs.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: Exactly. It is something which the Leader knew a lot about in her former position. She seems to indicate that the leaks were broadly correct – perhaps I have misunderstood her response. It would be nice if we could have a definitive Government overview. The Leader should arrange to have the Minister come to the House to spell this out because it is very uneven. I fully support Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I very much support what Senator Higgins has said. I hope that it will happen sooner rather than later.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I thought they were. Will the Minister come to the House to make them definite?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Tourism Industry. (3 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I am concerned, as the Minister is aware, by the blunt recent announcement that the Torc Great Southern Hotel in Killarney would not reopen and was on the market to be sold by public tender without consultation with staff. There are persistent rumours in Kerry regarding the hotel at Parknasilla and surveyors have visited there. Will the Minister scotch these rumours because it is widely...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Tourism Industry. (3 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate the Minister of State's response regarding the land availability question. He said that hotels are not core to Aer Rianta's business and that while there are currently no proposals in that regard, it will be revisited. Does that not mean there will be further sales with a view to a management buy-out? Will they be reallocated within the State service?

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I am sure the Leader would welcome the opportunity to clarify circumstances with regard to remarks she made in the other House in her previous position on 18 May 1999. She said any decisions with regard to the future of the Great Southern Hotel Group—

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: We will drop the other House from the discussion. The Leader made comments regarding the maximising of the efforts of the staff and full consultation with them regarding the hotel group. Is it true that Air Rianta is going to exit and that such an action will be permitted by the Government? Is it a drip by drip sell off—

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: In fairness to the Minister who was present last night, he was honest enough to say he did not know.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I am allowing the Leader the opportunity—

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I have two.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I support the comments made regarding the Convention on the Future of Europe. It would be very useful if the House were to have a debate on the issue because there is concern that matters are proceeding too quickly, though some may believe they are not being dealt with fast enough. It is appropriate that we address all the issues involved. There are concerns regarding democracy in some...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: It is as well we have research assistants.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I will be very brief, as ever. I fully support the points made by my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, and by many others regarding the bravery of the young garda and also regarding electronic voting. Last week, Members had a brief opportunity to discuss the budget in this House. I do not think they had an opportunity to address fully the matter of stealth taxation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Paul Coghlan: Moreover, I wish to raise the issue of the increase of 12% in motor taxation after the budget. The Leader has had other calls for a debate in this regard and perhaps she will arrange for the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, to come here. Coming from Kerry with its vast coastline, I will be shocked if our fishermen are left idle in port over Christmas.