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Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: ——on the very important subjects he touched on this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: On the issue of broadband, I agree very much with what Senators Twomey and Ross said. What they are seeking is something we have been promised by the Government for years. As the Leader is probably aware, he being a frequent visitor to Killarney, the tourism capital of Ireland, if one travels three or four miles east or west to Headford or Fossa, one would hear from the people living there...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: That is correct. The National Consumer Agency has been brought into the frame, and presumably it is doing something about it, but it has been very quiet. I ask the Leader, if possible, to arrange for representatives of that agency to appear before the appropriate joint committee of the Houses on the subject because it is something that needs to be addressed immediately, if it has not been...

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Second Stage (22 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I now call Senator Ryan. He has 20 minutes to contribute but will only have a few minutes to do so today.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Second Stage (22 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Second Stage (22 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: It has been moved back slightly.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Members on this side of the House warned last week that we are, perhaps, heading back into rip-off Ireland territory. I support everything Senators Fitzgerald and O'Toole said with regard to what is happening vis-À-vis prices across a range of foodstuffs and, unfortunately, other goods. We would like to know what happened at the meeting that took place between the Tánaiste and Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Of course. I will take the Cathaoirleach's advice in that regard. I am concerned with regard to the management of unions in this country. How is it possible to have this kind of wildcat unofficial industrial action in the first instance, which was allegedly caused by one person, and then have matters inflamed further by someone placing a document in front of workers when they had committed...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader could make the appeal in his own best statesmanlike fashion.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Yes.

Seanad: Architectural Heritage (27 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I am delighted to welcome the Minister of State to hear his response on this issue because it may be as close to his heart as it is to mine. As he is aware, I have been vocal regarding Killarney House for many years, both inside this House and in County Kerry. I look forward to hearing his response that I hope will represent progress and that something will happen. The Minister of State...

Seanad: Architectural Heritage (27 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate the Minister of State's invitation and will take him up on it. I also welcome the steering group but I am disappointed that nothing in his reply said anything of the moneys which were not to be huge and which I understood had been allocated through the Office of Public Works to Deputy Healy-Rae by arrangement with the former Taoiseach. The Minister of State's reply mentioned...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: He might be fine today.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the comments made by Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole and Boyle on the continuing rail strike in the south west. It is a frightful situation which is discommoding many people on a daily basis. Yesterday, I wished those participating in the talks well. Nobody understands why the situation was not resolved yesterday but I am glad the attempts to find a solution are ongoing. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I wish those participating in the talks well. I hope it is resolved today in order that Members can travel home tomorrow when they finish their work. I welcome the decision of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, to amend local government law to afford recognition to plebiscites where they are provided for and have taken place. In the case of...

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I, too, welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, to the House. I congratulate him on his appointment and wish him well in his new responsibilities. I saw him perform with distinction the other day in Killorglin in my home county where he chaired proceedings and gave his blessing to the joint venture involving Texaco and Bord Gáis. I also compliment the Minister, Deputy Ryan, on...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: We are already in one.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I support Senator Twomey's call for ongoing debates on the economy. We are all interested in the progress of the national development plan. Given the frightening unfolding budgetary situation, it is important that the Leader allow periodic reviews of the matter in a general sense. Yesterday, the Lower House debated the recommendations of the Constituency Commission's report. There has been...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Paul Coghlan: False information also.