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Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I move: That Seanad Éireann believes that the tourism sector will be a key driver of Ireland's economic recovery. As such, Seanad Éireann: — commends the importance that the new Government has placed on tourism as a vehicle for Irish economic recovery both within the programme for Government and the jobs initiative; — welcomes the decision of the Minister for Finance to reduce the level...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am restraining myself, as the Senator can see.

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I thank all the speakers. There were many worthwhile contributions and good ideas, all of which are welcome. We had the opportunity to welcome and hear the Minister, Deputy Leo Varadkar, and I now welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, who, unfortunately, we will not have the opportunity to hear speak today, although I had hoped we would. We tabled an upbeat motion on tourism...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister of State would say that. My erstwhile colleague and great friend, Senator Ned O'Sullivan, complimented me earlier by pointing out that I had managed to make a speech in the House without mentioning either Killarney or Muckross; therefore, I must put that right. That was to show that I take a national view despite being parochial on occasion. In any case, Muckross and Killarney...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Yes. It is not for me to speak about the impact on the budgetary situation of the other proposals. Unfortunately, however, because of the other matters-----

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: -----we are not able to accept the amendment. I am very grateful to the Sinn Féin Senators for proposing their very laudable objectives and also to all other speakers and all Senators for subscribing to the substantive motion proposed. I refer again to the Sinn Féin amendment. There is wonderful co-operation between North and South, as Senators are well aware. It is a very useful idea,...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Unfortunately, I am not in a position to accept the amendments, but I sincerely thank everyone concerned.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am delighted by the appointment of Senator O'Keeffe as the Labour Party Whip in the House. As far as I am concerned, it gives a welcome new meaning to "burden sharing".

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I endorse Senator Bacik's words-----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We will come back on track soon. I endorse Senator Bacik's call for a debate on the economy to include the banking sphere, NAMA and the National Treasury Management Agency, NTMA. The scope is wide and could also include the role of the credit controller, Mr. John Trethowan, who is a wonderful individual. I had a preliminary chat with the Leader on this subject, although I intend to discuss...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the announcement regarding the new Independent group. Its establishment will be to the benefit of the House. It is being led by Senator van Turnhout and, while I do not know if it will have a Whip, I look forward to working with whoever is nominated for that position. The seven Senators make a formidable group, perhaps even the magnificent seven. I was disturbed to hear Senator...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I never broke the rules in my life.

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator must wind up now.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (8 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes the commitments in the programme for Government to: — introduce a fair funding model to deliver clean and reliable water, and — establish a new State owned water utility company to take over responsibility from the separate local authorities for Ireland's water infrastructure and to...

Seanad: Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State and wish her well in her office. Amendment No. 2 is related to amendment No. 1. Is it agreed that they should be discussed together? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Leader's indication that he will allow time for tributes to the late Deputy Brian Lenihan who, as Minister, was always very attentive to his duty in this House and treated everybody with great kindness and courtesy. It is important to note the categorical assurance from the chairman of the National Asset Management Agency, Mr. Frank Daly, at the meeting of the British-Irish...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I note Senator O'Brien's comments regarding NAMA and his attempt to draw a conclusion that certain people were ad idem. Nothing could be further from the truth because to be clear, the Fianna Fáil Senator concerned claimed on the record that developers rebought their former assets at a fraction of the original price in some instances. He also stated they were buying back at below market...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that and am coming to it. He called for the Attorney General to appear before the Seanad on the matter although as the Cathaoirleach is aware, that would be a matter for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and no doubt it will address it. Senator Daly seriously should put up or shut up. There was no shred of evidence-----