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Seanad: Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (5 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: He was an adviser.

Seanad: Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (5 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: On that point, I appreciate what the Minister of State had to say on this matter. Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Banks have two large branch networks throughout the country and are the ideal vehicle through which to get credit flowing again and to provide seed capital for small businesses. While I am delighted to hear there is in place an agreement with the banks following...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Of course we all condemn these senseless and mindless acts which have resulted, sadly and unfortunately, in the murders of an innocent policeman and two innocent soldiers, all lawfully going about their business in the North of Ireland. We are all in agreement on this matter although we may express ourselves differently. Some are more passionate than others, as indicated by Senator Bacik....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: As was expressed yesterday and again today, wonderful unity has been demonstrated, both North and South, in the unanimous condemnation of the mindless and senseless murders that took place in the North. Yesterday, I asked the Leader, although he probably inadvertently overlooked dealing with it in his response, for an early debate with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: That was the proposal of the former Leader, Deputy O'Rourke.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Absolutely, and I salute the Senator for it.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: He is here.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: We do not doubt the Minister.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I thank Senator Cummins for allowing me to share his time. I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his interest in this subject. I also thank Senator O'Toole for initiating this debate and for provoking everyone into action. Yesterday evening, my party met to discuss this matter. I am delighted with the Minister's agreement on the Seanad being a vital component of our...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Good on the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I very much agree with the remarks of my colleague, Senator John Paul Phelan, in particular those in regard to the sitting days of this House. We could give example. We should sit at least four days per week as well. Much extra work could usefully be given to the Seanad, in particular if the committees are to be reformed. In these difficult and unprecedented times, no one fortunate enough...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Indeed. I include them all.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: It is a serious point, given the time of the year. I, too, wish the Cathaoirleach well on his trip and look forward to hearing about his contribution when he returns. On a much more serious matter, I refer to the arrangements that existed between the lead man in Anglo Irish Bank and the bank in regard to loans and the arrangements with Irish Nationwide Building Society to conceal directors'...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that. A rent arrangement could be put in place rather than putting families out of their houses. What arrangements have been made in regard to the salaries and other such remuneration of senior banking executives?

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I make a heartfelt plea on the issue.

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I am very strongly in favour of the proposal.

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I am advised that amendments Nos. 9 to 20, inclusive, being grouped, the discussion on those amendments must take place now. Have they been seconded?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I, too, very much welcome the talks the Government has initiated involving the social partners and hope they will lead to early progress. Will the Leader indicate when the details of the package associated with the recapitalisation scheme proposed for the banks, specifically the €3.5 billion each for AIB and Bank of Ireland, will be made known? I accept there were some difficulties in...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Sorry——