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Seanad: Announcement on Banking by the Minister for Finance: Statements (20 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh. We see him so often that he could almost be described as our House Minister. We appreciate his presence. Like other speakers, I recognise the importance of banking for the future success of the economy. We have been through a frightful period and we are not out of it yet. Although there are outstanding issues, we hope matters have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: It is useful to hear the diverse views of Senators notwithstanding our differences. Differences are the reason we are here. This is a democracy and people elect us on the basis of the views we offer. Now that we have the stark reality of the Government figures, even if unverified, and ESRI figures, there is an amazing convergence. In recent days, I have asked the Leader to arrange a debate...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (21 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister and thank her for her overview. There is no doubt Ireland has some wonderful attractions and events, of which the Minister listed several, and we very much accept and appreciate all of that. I am glad we are discussing tourism, which has much potential. Sadly, however, we are in a queer street at present and the industry, as the Minister acknowledged, is in...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (21 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Yes, but I will struggle on.

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (21 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Yes, my county team won last Sunday. However, I missed the match.

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (21 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: It was a great win for Colm "Gooch" Cooper and the lads.

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (21 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: No, I am not. I am delighted for those involved.

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (21 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Yes. There is one aspect of the hospitality sector which I fail to understand. I intend no disrespect to them but I am informed that more than 6,000 non-nationals are employed in hotels and elsewhere in the tourism industry. These people do not have the requisite training, do not possess the skills and do not represent the traditional brand of Irish hospitality. As those who appear on the...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (Resumed) (21 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Modelled on the Black Bush, as has been said. Senator Carroll is correct.

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Statements (Resumed) (21 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: All we need is the Minister's blessing.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment proposed by Senator Hannigan to the Order of Business. I am pleased that reality is dawning and that we will see the proposed monitoring and oversight from the European Union. We all agree that this is far preferable to having the IMF here running the country in place of whoever was in government. Sooner or later the question of a mandate will arise and the issue...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: There is a White Paper on the way.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I agree wholeheartedly with Senator Quinn. He has been through it in his time and is right about the move to central European time. Hopefully, the Government will move on that in line with the move Britain is about to make as outlined by the Senator. I understand the four-year economic plan, which is to be approved by Brussels and the European Union, is to be finalised and published by...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I do not wish to refer to the Deputy McDaid letter which is in the public domain.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: What am I after doing?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Vis-À-vis what Senator Fitzgerald said, the letter is in the public domain and Deputy McDaid refers to matters of public importance. Last Thursday morning I asked the Deputy Leader to explain why the budget could not be brought forward and he gave me an answer. I wonder if he will give me the same answer today. I support what Senator Fitzgerald said in that regard. There will be a vacuum...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: There is a serious Garda investigation.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: What about the cosy relationship-----