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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: In following Senator Mooney's comments, which set the tone on another issue today, as did other contributions, I compliment the Leader on his handling of what was a difficult interview. He was barracked continuously but in my view handled it in a very fair and balanced way in regard to the constitutional requirements and obligations of this House. I say to Senator Mooney that of course we...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Yes. There was also the debate on the jobs initiative which was very useful. I look forward to those ideas going to the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, and other Ministers, as the Leader outlined. My question for the Leader is on a slightly different matter but we do not want to get confused. I agree with previous speakers in regard to generic prescription...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Cathaoirleach knows how respectful I am. However, he invited me to ask a question. Will the Leader provide time in due course to allow the House to debate that report? Although I have no doubt the report was very well-meaning, and I compliment the members of that committee, it may be too restrictive.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Constitutional change is required.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the State's return to the bond markets yesterday, when bonds worth €3.5 billion were floated on a three year rather than a two-year basis. The NTMA is to be complimented on this manoeuvre. There could be another one in the pipeline, please God. This scotches any need for a second bailout which some people have been talking about. It indicates investor appetite and confidence...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I am sure the Leader's response will be able to calm Senator O'Brien and his colleagues.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Order, please.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I am sorry, but the Minister has the floor and I cannot allow questions until he finishes.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator is out of order. The Minister has the floor. The Minister without interruption.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I apologise, but it is 1 p.m.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator Mooney was to ask a brief question on agriculture.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister has an extra few minutes.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: If the Minister wishes, he can start addressing fisheries for ten minutes.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister really should take his ten minutes on fisheries.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: No.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister has ten minutes to speak on fisheries, after which the spokespersons will have five minutes each. There will then be questions.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I will be taking the spokespersons first. If the Minister is happy with that, I will call on Senator O'Donovan.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: We have heard from the spokespersons so the Minister can now take further questions.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I remind the Senator we are on questions at this stage and that he does not have five minutes.