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Seanad: Seanad Report on the Rights of Older People: Statements (13 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I call Senator Cullinane who has until 1.30 p.m. to make his contribution.

Seanad: Seanad Report on the Rights of Older People: Statements (13 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: If you go fast enough, you never know what might happen.

Seanad: Seanad Report on the Rights of Older People: Statements (13 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: There are two minutes remaining for Senator Terry Brennan to make his contribution.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senators know all about it and are not seeking it nowadays.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: It is always good to hear Senator O'Brien's interesting take on the Order of Business. I note from his comments this morning that Fianna Fáil is not interested in an early general election and that he confirms the party's continuing commitment to stability and a steady hand on the tiller, which thankfully this Government is providing.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: In that respect, we welcome the IMF's sixth review of our funding programme with Europe, following which the tranche of €1.4 billion is being released. The IMF welcomed our financial sector reforms. It is good to know that there is an agreement between the Opposition and the Government on this issue. We all know how people in this business play for space.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator O'Brien may well say that, but I could not possibly comment. We will see how these matters play out over time.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I am sure the Leader will confirm what I am saying and welcome that agreement coming from Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I said it was supporting stability. I am talking about our joint interest in supporting stability.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Mooney will not fall out with me over this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I am amused at Senator Darragh O'Brien seeking instant answers on the Ryanair bid for Aer Lingus. It has not yet been discussed by Cabinet and it involves serious matters of national policy and competition that must be examined in great detail. The European Commission ruled out a previous attempt by Ryanair to acquire Aer Lingus. We had better wait a little. Today's amendment to the Order...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: And the Judiciary.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: No. The judges are very fair, independent-minded people.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome yesterday's announcement by the Minister for Justice and Equality on the publication of the heads of the Criminal Justice (Corruption) Bill. It is a novel and worthwhile idea to lay out the Bill's general scheme before detailed drafting of the legislation. It will go to the justice committee and other interested parties, including I hope this House. The legislation takes on board...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Members opposite have the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That is the Senator's interpretation.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: An eminently suitable substitute.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The entire House is happy and, despite what we heard on the last day we met, is glad to note Senator Norris's happiness regarding the meeting with the academics. It is good to hear from him that he is happy and content about it. That is good and represents progress.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I was the Chief Whip. It was I who decided it.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: No. I decided that rather than have persons speaking with different ideas, which, by the way, we all have-----