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Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I remind Senator Walsh that, in accordance with an order of the Seanad of this day, I will call the Minister at 1.25 p.m.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: My hands are tied. I am Acting Chairman.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Tá am an Seanadóir beagnach istigh.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister to the House and call on him to respond to the debate.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I hate to interrupt the Minister.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: As it is now 1.30 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (29 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: In accordance with the order of the House this morning, the Committee Stage will be taken at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation that he intends to introduce legally binding rules governing the interaction of retailers and suppliers. We are all aware of the allegations in the past of bullying, coercion and how a number of suppliers have been totally beholden to some of the larger multiples in particular. I hope it will finally end the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am surprised Senator Mark Daly continues to misrepresent the Taoiseach's position on NAMA.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I did not interrupt Senator Mark Daly.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We look forward to hearing from Members on the opposite side when they introduce their own legislation on NAMA. The situation on it has been clarified already. For the benefit of some Members, several members from NAMA will attend Leinster House today and several of us will meet them. The categorical assurances given on this matter have been accepted. When those Members opposite present...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Mark Daly continues, however, to misrepresent the situation.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator misrepresented it-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It is very simple. Senator Daly should either put up or shut up.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I was on my feet. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister has been with us on many occasions and is probably spending as much time here as in the Dáil. This is his first time here in his capacity as Minister for Defence, however, and he is, therefore, particularly welcome. Unlike my colleague opposite, I like the thrust of the Bill because it opens up matters and provides for the expansion of candidature for the posts of military...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Yes. I would not want to see a closed shop or any restrictive practices creeping in. This would be a considerably retrograde step. As the Minister outlined, the Defence Forces have rightly earned the respect and regard of the people over the years. Around the world, Irish military personnel are widely admired for their outstanding commitment and professionalism. They are highly trained...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: In his contribution.