Results 3,101-3,120 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan
- Seanad: Lost at Sea Scheme: Motion (1 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick, who has spoken on this issue before on behalf of the Department. I second the motion as proposed by Senator Eugene Regan. I do not have anything for or against anyone involved in this scheme. Although I do not see it as a conflict, I have in the past year or two become personally friendly with a member of the Byrne family. From what I know,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: I concur with Senator Twomey and commend the efforts of very good people the length and breadth of the land. Senators Bacik, Donohoe and Norris spoke about the serious matter pertaining to the banks. I recognise that we will debate banking issues today, but I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the specific issue of the banks, perhaps next week, in the light of the Central Bank report to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: That information is not provided.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: We do not have enough detail.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: As Senator Donohoe noted, the climate has changed, but the culture has not. Although the Government exercises control of financial institutions and its moral authority on behalf of the taxpayer extends beyond its shareholdings, it has not yet managed to replace all of the legacy directors and, more importantly, senior management. Many of these senior figures are now managing impaired...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: That is why we need a debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: Is there something we have missed with regard to Government plans to drastically slim down the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government? According to the figures there is a cutback of over 31%. There is also a cutback of over 60% in the heritage section. I am concerned about some of our historical and heritage properties. Is it the intention to have the section...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: I heard that the Leader would accept legislative change. Good on him.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: Straitjacket syndrome.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: I support the remarks made by my colleague, Senator Cannon, on what is necessary in the prison system.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: Senator O'Toole raised interesting points about legislation, to which Senator Boyle responded, but I would also like to hear the Leader's response. Is there a timetable for the processing of this and other legislation? The points made by Senator O'Toole which Senator Boyle welcomed should be taken on board. The Seanad could play a constructive role before the dissolution of the Dáil....
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: Now that the Financial Regulator, Mr. Matthew Elderfield, has written to the Committee of Public Accounts confirming the position, I hope that he, the Governor of the Central Bank and the Director of Corporate Enforcement will follow through. Perhaps the Leader might enlighten the House this morning in regard to the matter.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: Further clarification.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: I thought we would have a vote.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: What did the Senator say?
- Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: I will cut to the quick. While I might not sound as passionate as my colleagues, I understand what they are saying. I know the Minister is a most reasonable and caring man. He has heard the arguments and, although I will not repeat them, they are overwhelming. Those we have been discussing are the weakest and most infirm of our people. While they cannot speak for themselves, my...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (14 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: That is not long enough.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: I second Senator Buttimer's amendment to the Order of Business. We heard this morning and learned from the comments from both sides that the bonus culture is alive and well throughout Ireland and that it is particularly healthy in the public sector. This is very difficult to understand. I call for more transparency and accountability. I am particularly concerned about the NAMA bankers. I...
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2010: Second Stage (15 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: Please allow Senator Mullen to continue.
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2010: Second Stage (15 Dec 2010)
Paul Coghlan: The Minister should not interrupt.