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Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I accept the Cathaoirleach's ruling; I am just supporting Senator O'Toole's comments. I hope the issue will be on tomorrow's Order Paper for discussion. We do not want to invite more job losses.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I am concerned about the threat of job losses. I am looking at Senator Mooney, a man who knows better than most the importance of radio, particularly local radio. The Leader is aware of my interest, but we all share the same view on that. I look forward to hearing the Leader's comments.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister of State is a reasonable man and he will accept how well regulated is the coursing industry.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I am speaking to amendment No. 14. Given the record of the ICC, the integrity of Mr. Dick O'Sullivan and what he has said about this matter, we should not impugn the club's integrity. What is being attempted in this regard in the Bill is unnecessary.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Twomey on the position of public service workers. There is no doubt the Health Service Executive has much to answer for. As Senator Twomey and others correctly noted, Senators cannot bring the HSE before the House and must rely on statements from the Minister. Surely the Minister has overall responsibility and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I strongly support the call of Senator Fitzgerald and others that we would hear from the Minister today in regard to the situation that has arisen in the Passport Office. We are all aware that the system cannot cope with this backlog of 40,000 applications and, as a result, we have an emergency situation. The right of the citizen to a passport is an entitlement, not a privilege. We are...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: For the first time ever.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: It is good to see the Leas-Chathaoirleach in the Chair and keeping order firmly. While his light touch regulation might be out of place in other places-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I have. First, I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Twomey. I fully agree Senator O'Toole. I join other Senators in congratulating all those appointed yesterday, particularly the Kerryman who is not representing County Kerry but a Dublin constituency. Returning to what Senator O'Toole said, we must have an interest in what has happened in Anglo Irish Bank,...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I have. It relates to the ongoing recapitalisation programme and the availability of credit which is so vital to get back on our feet and going again. I would like to hear the Leader address it.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Does he agree with the Leader on that?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: There are one or two notable exceptions.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: ): Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey. I listened to Senator Boyle with interest. I thank the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, for his overview of this very large Bill. I hope the Minister and Senator Boyle are correct that there are hopeful signs the economy is beginning to stabilise and that there will be small signs of growth by the end of 2010 and more positive growth by the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Coffey has raised serious matters and I second his amendment to the Order of Business. As Senator Ross said, we have long known there is a huge stink off the Dublin Docklands Development Authority. We need to lance this boil now. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has the report on the authority. I am sure the Deputy Leader will agree that in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I want a debate, of course. However, there were serious irregular planning practices taking place with the authority that apparently will cost the State much money in ensuing litigation which is piling up. Owing to the interconnection between the authority and Anglo Irish Bank, alluded to earlier, it is necessary that aspect is included in a debate. Such a debate is ideal for this House...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I did not say anything about abolishing it. I am saying these are proper matters for the House to debate, a point with which I am sure the Deputy Leader will agree. The earlier we can debate both these subjects the better. Will the Deputy Leader comment on the proposed directly elected mayor for Dublin? I understand these elections will not take place until next year because the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The other matter I want to raise concerns the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and all Members are interested in it. Will the Deputy leader explain why the White Paper on Local Government is ready but will not be released?

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The sunny south east.