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- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: ----- but he tried to state that the Taoiseach was in agreement.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: Nothing could be further from the truth.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: With respect, a Chathaoirligh-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: ----- the Taoiseach merely referred to things he had heard.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: He asked and he hoped that NAMA-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: ----- would be on top of the situation and he clearly accepted that it is.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: I respectfully ask the Leader that this serious matter be referred to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, which is the place for it.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: I wish to share my time with Senator Michael D'Arcy.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: Like other colleagues, I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I thank him for his forbearance in listening to this and look forward to hearing his contribution. In line with colleagues, I very much welcome this motion, which is practical, useful and ties in totally with the aims, goals and objectives of all of us in this new Seanad. It is in line with every Member's view and...
- Seanad: Proposed Legislation (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: I join the Cathaoirleach and Senator Tom Sheahan in welcoming the Minister whom I thank him for the glad tidings of which I know him to be the bearer. As the Cathaoirleach is aware, this is not the first time I have spoken in the Chamber on this matter. I did so many times during the previous Seanad. I compliment all those to whom Senator Sheahan referred on their efforts in this regard....
- Seanad: Proposed Legislation (15 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: We are very grateful to the Minister.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: It will arrive, I am sure
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: I would like to compliment Senator Norris on this day. No one has done more to further the promotion and celebration of Bloomsday. The more it increases as a tourist attraction, the better it will be for all of us and for the economy. I agree with Senator Norris's remarks, particularly with regard to the Taoiseach's nomination of Deputy Deenihan as Minister for Arts, Heritage and the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: The Minister, Deputy Deenihan, has done a great deal over the years to promote the works of Keane, MacMahon, Fitzmaurice and others. I agree with what Senator Norris said about the Minister, who is doing great work. The Senator mentioned some of what is being done. I do not think there is a busier Minister in this Government.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: The Minister, Deputy Deenihan, is out there actively every day. I am sure they all are. We should single out Deputy Deenihan on this day in particular.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: With respect, Senator Daly is being deliberately provocative on the issue of NAMA. It is outlandish to claim that the Taoiseach agreed with him. Under no circumstances did that happen. He expressed the hope, publicly, that the type of situation alleged by Senator Daly could not happen and that NAMA was on top of the situation and would ensure it could not happen. A public assurance was...
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: That is not a point of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: The Taoiseach fully accepted the assurances of the chairman of NAMA.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: I ask the Leader-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)
Paul Coghlan: I know that but I wish the Leader to confirm that it is the duty, as Senator Daly is aware, under law that NAMA must do due diligence on all acquirers and that it is precluded by law from selling in trust.