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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Will the Leader outline the sitting arrangements for the remainder of this week and, if possible, next week? While I welcome the debate on the budget scheduled for this afternoon, the matter of crucial importance at this time, one which has been alluded to by colleagues, is the guarantee scheme provided for under Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008 passed by the Oireachtas...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Will the Leader remind us of his reservations about it?

Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator is being somewhat previous.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I understand we should not expect the proposals until Friday.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: He is filling them very well.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator has just arrived.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2009: Statements (15 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: They are all not all up to the standard of the ones the Minister of State described.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Can the Leader answer Senator Fitzgerald's question now, before other Senators comment?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I am aware of that. I respect your ruling, a Chathaoirligh. However, Senators will not be able to question the Leader following his reply. The Order of Business could be amended if the Leader wished.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: We debated this important matter when we passed a Bill. Confusion seems to be reigning supreme. There are important issues at stake and, given the number of serious reservations, the Leader must allow a proper debate. In fairness to him, he does not want to mislead the House. During a question and answer session, the Minister's presence would be necessary. If he is in the Lower House at...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I am asking the Leader about something. Will the Leader confirm whether those people will be only observers? The €1 billion guarantee will cover the entire period of the scheme instead of being an amount per annum. There are serious reservations and questions that must be teased out with the Minister. It was the Leader's intention for the Minister to be in attendance. Will the Leader...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: With respect, a Cathaoirleach——

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: With respect, I wish to ask the Cathaoirleach a question. In light of what the Leader said, could we note that he is endeavouring to do something and agree that he can interrupt proceedings?

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: We want to act responsibly at the end of this debate. If the Leader could come back to us in this respect, it would be helpful to us in the process.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for that.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: On a point of order, before Senator Leyden commences, could I call a quorum?

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: With respect, the Leader is currently checking the matter with the Government.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: There is no criticism of the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Following what Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole and Alex White have said, we have had an extraordinary situation today. People who were almost defenceless came out fighting. People we would not expect to be were driven to speak out, defend themselves and fight for their rights as they see them. What is the Government doing about our mega-wealthy tax exiles? These people are as Irish as the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Paul Coghlan: In light of past decisions of the High Court and Supreme Court, it is time for the Government to examine urgently how these people can be brought within the scope of tax law, especially regarding the levy. The Property Services (Regulatory) Bill has been promised for some years now and mentioned in this House a number of times. We are all aware that we have in Navan a still-born authority or...