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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I am just going on what we have heard this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I am anxious that the Leader will spell out for us what he proposes to do in the next two or three weeks. We have had an admirable practice of not taking more than one Stage of a Bill, especially of not taking all Stages together. I do not say that is what the Leader had in mind, but there is concern that there will be congestion. We do not wish to see a kaleidoscope, so to speak, in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I know. I am here every day, too, and very much respect Senator O'Toole. I agree with the remarks of Senators Coffey, O'Toole, Bacik and Norris. The Leader must tell us when the Dublin mayoralty Bill will be brought before the House. It is supposed to be included in the list of Bills to be taken. The people of Dingle are still waiting. It is years since the matter was decided.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Paul Coghlan: One man lost the Whip over it.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Will there be a definitive announcement?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Has a sos been ordered?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear. The point is well made.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I agree very much with what my colleague, Senator McFadden, outlined this morning. It is a sad and sorry state of affairs in which we find ourselves. While there has been a slight increase in growth in the economy, that is due to a surge in exports, which is welcome. However, we must not run away with ourselves or allow ourselves to be deluded because when the CSO figures were seasonally...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: It will not. Perhaps the Leader will outline the position in that regard to us because we are making a mockery of the House if there is no opportunity for the views that will be expressed on this serious issue to allow for a possible amendment. I look forward to hearing the Leader's views on the matter and confirmation of the date. We do not wish all Stages to be rushed and taken together...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Confusion reigns.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: One will not abolish Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: There was a free vote.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader is well used to this.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: He got busy with other matters.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: They are not listening to the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator has a motion there for her parliamentary party.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Second Stage on what?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: No wonder the Leader has a smile on his face.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader is losing the run of himself.