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Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: It is getting very good value for the taxpayer.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That will be the day.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator O'Brien has raised three items. He knows well the question of mortgage arrears is high on the Government's agenda and is still being worked on. We will hear the Deputy Leader in a few minutes. I think we will have the Minister in the House next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That commitment is being honoured. The Deputy Leader will expand on that. Senator O'Brien was running ahead of himself when he spoke about the question of waste water. He knows that no charge whatsoever will be introduced before 2014.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: These are early days. A great deal of detail has yet to be worked out. A brand new authority is being established as a subsidiary of Bord Gáis. The Senator will hear the Minister speaking about this often in due course. There are more serious matters in this country at the moment, such as the referendum that will take place on 31 May next. On the question of water, a great deal has yet...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator will get all the detail in due course.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I do not have a question for her. I look forward to hearing her response. The third issue raised by Senator O'Brien was a justice matter. He knows well that the Minister for Justice and Equality will be in the House tomorrow. The Senator will be able to address anything he likes to the Minister when he contributes to that debate. I look forward to hearing the Deputy Leader expanding...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That is why I mention it.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: As our President said, we should not be flailing around in negativity. We should be positive.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I particularly like the "Forget Me Not" slogan from the young people of Davis College, Summerhill. I commend that to the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That smacks of a cartel.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I completely agree with that suggestion.

Seanad: EU Presidency: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I was to delighted to hear the Minister of State being as comprehensive as ever.

Seanad: EU Presidency: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator has spoken already, as the Leas-Cathaoirleach reminded us.

Seanad: EU Presidency: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I remind the Minister of State that in a previous Irish Presidency some of the best showcases of Ireland took place in the heart of the national park at Muckross House, which is available. I mention this to the Minister of State because I have no doubt she will bear it in mind. She has said they are anxious that the leaders will see the country. I make this proposal to her because there is...

Seanad: EU Presidency: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: It is much more than that; County Kerry also has a European connection.

Seanad: EU Presidency: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Muckross House is the property of the State and its citizens.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: With the greatest of respect I must say to Senator O'Brien that his comments on the Taoiseach were very much over the top. The Taoiseach made a very worthy wide-ranging speech here yesterday. As the Senator knows, the Taoiseach operates a total open door policy. He is available as much to the Senator as he is to me or to any other Member of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Yes, but hold on.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: You are taking it out of context. Hold on.