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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: No, he will have plenty to say. I really admire him for his interest in some of the specific issues. In particular, I refer to Killarney House, which should be a showpiece but which sadly is a blot on the landscape at present.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It is within the heart of the national park and yet also in the town of Killarney and has the potential to be a huge tourist attraction or cultural and visitor centre. Senator Mac Conghail reminded me of these things this morning and the Minister, Deputy Deenihan, has great plans. I would love him to come to the House to expand on them.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am very supportive of what Senator Mac Conghail said, particularly with regard to Killarney House, which is only one little project. It should be something really magnificent, given the beauty of the landscape in which it is placed.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It says something about the level of fraud.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I support the remarks of Senators Quinn, Mullen and Conway regarding the takeover of the Superquinn group by the Musgrave group. Superquinn is an important network of stores and it is good it will continue in Irish ownership. Its commitment to Irish goods, produce and business is very important. The code of conduct proposed by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Indeed. I, too, would like to congratulate Senator Ó Clochartaigh on the arrival of his son.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We have already congratulated Senator Cullinane. I join with my two Kerry colleagues, Senators Sheahan and Daly, in wishing well the good people of Valentia. The visit of Senator Norris and his interest in the subject is welcome. Please God they will overcome the Health Information Quality Authority intervention and the necessary requirements in that regard. I wish them well and hope we...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator should not mind what struck us but should ask questions.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Senator, you should not discuss the business of the other House.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Senator, do you have a question?

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We do not have time for Second Stage speeches.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We need a question to be brief.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: This is not related to Leader funding.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his comprehensive overview of the Bill and its contents. I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak on this important Bill. The publication of the Electoral Amendment Bill illustrates the Government's commitment to providing improvements, something that has been long overdue. In this House and in the Dáil, we have become public...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Is the Senator suggesting that part of Leitrim should go into that constituency?

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The 1937 Constitution.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: There was much common ground between what the Taoiseach said and the comments of Archbishop Diarmaid Martin and we can reflect further on this. I look forward to the Leader providing time for a debate on the Cloyne report next week if possible or on our return. There are important issues for the State, which must get its house in order as the Taoiseach and the archbishop pointed out. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We cannot have Members attempting to make Second Stage speeches when all we need from them is brevity.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I feel very strongly about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I hope other Ministers come in and agree to that format but we cannot have people making Second Stage speeches.