Results 301-320 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: Is the Senator launching another campaign?
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: And the republican party.
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: Family businesses.
- Seanad: Auctioneering Profession: Motion. (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State. I, too, must declare an interest in that some of my business background is in auctioneering and I continue to hold a licence, even though I am more of a silent partner and consultant in the business. However, I am honoured to be a member of the IPAV and wish to declare that interest also. A journalist, writing in one of last Sunday's newspapers with regard to...
- Seanad: Auctioneering Profession: Motion. (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: The Senator is well covered.
- Seanad: Auctioneering Profession: Motion. (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: Entry into the profession of auctioneer or house agent is governed by statute, namely, the Auctioneers and House Agents Acts 1947 to 1973. A whole body of case law governs auctioneers in the conduct of their business. They must, like any other citizen, operate within the law and do. There may be a few rogue auctioneers but not as many as there are such solicitors or members of other...
- Seanad: Auctioneering Profession: Motion. (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: I agree with Senator Ross and, particularly, Senator O'Toole when they argue for protection for all. If there is a shortfall and if something further needs to be done, nobody will object to it. I certainly do not. If there is a shortfall in trust and confidence, we must overcome it. Other matters such as valuations are not an exact science. While things can go wrong, I suggest this is not...
- Seanad: Auctioneering Profession: Motion. (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: I am sure that would be acceptable.
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: Amendments Nos. 52 and 53 deal with the increase in audit exemption thresholds, which was an important matter we addressed on Second Stage. I put these amendments down to allow Irish companies to avail of audit exemption thresholds in line with those available in other EU member states. In order to extend the audit exemption relief as contained in section 32 of the Companies (Amendment)(No....
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: That was one Senator on his own campaign.
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: Some valid points have been made, particularly by Senators Quinn and Maurice Hayes. Executive directors deal with the nitty gritty, financial management and so on while specialist directors, such as Senator Maurice Hayes, are very worthy people and can give a wider perspective and an overview. Such a non-executive director, despite his or her great value to a company, cannot be held...
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: I am talking about small family businesses. I was elaborating on the point made by Senator Paddy Burke.
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: In the light of the Minister of State's comment that the matter is still under active review and consideration, I am prepared to withdraw my amendments.
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: I am only withdrawing my amendments.
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: I am only withdrawing my amendments. I am not responsible for those of other Members.
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: I cannot decide for everyone else.
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (28 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: Perhaps we could debate the matter further tomorrow morning when all Members will be present. In fairness to the Minister of State, he has indicated that many of the matters raised in the amendments are under active consideration and further review. I understand that he will accept amendments. I would prefer if some amendments were accepted in this House, as suggested by Senator Quinn....
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: Good man.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: There have been many calls over the years for a debate on planning and all Members would agree with the call from the President of the IAVI to remove the blanket ban on one-off housing. Local authorities are very inconsistent. Some insist on planning applicants being employed in the area, while others put in conditions for five, seven or ten years and include sell-off clauses, which are...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)
Paul Coghlan: As ever, I appreciate the Chair's advice. I am sure the Leader would like to facilitate such a debate and the Chair will agree it would be useful.