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Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I will be brief. I would like to make a speech but that is not allowed. The Minister sold himself short when he said he was a friend of the arts. Everyone realises the Minister has been a tremendous supporter of the arts, not just when in government but also for years when a member of the Opposition. I welcome very much what he has achieved, particularly in that Department and in those...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I have a question, of course. I salute the Minister's initiative with regard to Killarney House and his policy for the use of our housing heritage for cultural purposes. I know he also supports what we have done in Muckross House and the cultural events that have been hosted there over the years, such as shows, plays and music events. I would like to hear the Minister's views on the...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It had been gathering dust in files. I want to hear from the Minister because I believe he has very good ambitious plans.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Of course.

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I was campaigning for years until along came the Minister. I could not have succeeded without him.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate you calling me early, a Chathaoirligh. I made some pertinent remarks yesterday but I want to assure my good friend and colleague, Senator Darragh O'Brien, that I am glad to be in the Chamber with him. I must further assure him that I was neither in mourning nor in hiding on Tuesday. Yesterday, we were all like Gainsborough's "Blue Boy", but that had nothing to do with an event...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for reminding me. In that context, where I come from we were always capable of seeing the bigger picture and having regard for the greater good, as well as encouraging and nurturing those who have been neglected for long periods. Dublin supporters should enjoy the Sam Maguire while they have it on loan. It is another one of those temporary little arrangements....

Seanad: European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I call Senator Darragh O'Brien.

Seanad: European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I apologise. I should have called Senator Barrett.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It is very encouraging to hear that culture night was such a success at all venues throughout the country. I was very happy to be at Quill's farmhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms witnessing a fantastic night's entertainment of traditional Irish music, song and dance, which the locals enjoyed and from which they benefited. However, with more advertising and marketing, it could provide a...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I ask the Leader to make his best endeavours to bring the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, before the Seanad as early as possible. The Minister is busy and has a high profile and many important issues to deal with. However, we could have a useful and wide-ranging debate with him whenever the Leader can arrange it.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Could we turn up the volume of the microphones for Senator Wilson?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Down one more vote.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Harte should take advice from Senator Leyden.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I also wish to join with previous speakers in congratulating Senator Norris on achieving a nomination. I believe democracy is best served by all the candidates being nominated and as other Members have stated, I wish them all well, even if, as Senator Cullinane noted, not in equal measure. All Members will have their favourites but hopefully there will be a good, clean and robust campaign....

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: He is on State business.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The House is well used to hearing litanies of complaint. Much of it is waffle, although perhaps in the odd instance it is justified. In any event, this morning we should recognise the good news story on the front page of The Irish Times to the effect that our cost of borrowing has declined and reduced to pre-bailout levels. This is good news. It shows that the picture and perception of...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: No. It is good fiscal management.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: There will be further good news on the fiscal prudence front in the budget, please God. We should recognise these things. The Minister mentioned by the Senator is in Brussels today with another Minister on important State business for the future of the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Sep 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It is no harm to bring some balance to things. I am aware I have asked for a debate on banking before and I realise the Leader is not losing track of it but I ask him to keep it in mind.