Results 4,241-4,260 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: Senator Leyden lost it with his outburst against the Minister and he did his argument no favours. The Leas-Chathaoirleach was quite correct to ask him to reflect and I am sure he, being an honourable man, will do so.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: Regarding Senator Thomas Byrne's comments on the Smithwick tribunal, it is well documented that vital new information became available from the PSNI and another source. In addition, a key witness became ill. He stopped giving evidence for more than one hour a day and his evidence was spread over a period.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: The Senator was rather blunt and he wronged the Minister. There is an exchange of correspondence and I have not seen it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: Senator Byrne is incorrect. The Minister was not aware, no more than Judge Smithwick, of the availability of the new information. Let us be calm about the matter. Words will be spoken about it later. We must be even-handed and the tribunal is conducting important work very well.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Functions of NAMA: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: I join others in welcoming the delegation. I wish the officials well in their operations on behalf of the taxpayer. I accept, as I believe every member of the committee does, that they are operating within the law, but they will be aware of what some Members in these Houses allege to the contrary under privilege. The agency experienced one obvious blatant breach of confidentiality through...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Functions of NAMA: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: Mr. McDonagh can assure us that the agency has been as transparent as possible within the law. Some members of the media seem to be favourably disposed to reporting the agency's detractors and their more outlandish allegations. How do the officials handle the necessary rebuttals? How many hotels are on the agency's books because of defaulting on loans? Mr. McDonagh will be aware of the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Functions of NAMA: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: I thank the Chairman.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Functions of NAMA: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: It is neither put up nor shut up.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Functions of NAMA: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: It is Bank of Scotland.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: I have welcomed, in common with others, the tremendous project that will be the Narrow Water bridge at Cooley and it was great to hear my esteemed friend and colleague, Senator Brennan, extol the glory of the Cooley Peninsula and that general area. He was so enthusiastic about it he obviously regards it, probably properly so, as the Killarney of the north east.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: When it comes to iconic projects, one must think of the beautiful restoration-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is familiar with it. He is a frequent visitor who is always welcome. What is happening at Killarney House is unbelievable and I invite all the Members to see it for themselves. It is truly an iconic tourism project. We have this beautiful house both in the town and in Killarney National Park, the home of the former Earls of Kenmare, the Brown family, and John...
- Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Statements (25 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton, to the House.
- Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Statements (25 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: The time has concluded.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of IBRC: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome Mr. Dukes and the team from IBRC. It was good to hear their report. We are aware of the high profile litigation in England, but perhaps IBRC is only a witness in that. We understand that decision is to be appealed. In how many other cases is IBRC involved, if any? If there are other cases, how significant are they or how much of the remaining loan book is exposed? With regard...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of IBRC: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: I have finished. I will always abide by the Chair.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of IBRC: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: That was not a comment but a question. I was asking about the relationship between IBRC people acting on an agency basis and NAMA and about advising NAMA on how to proceed with receivers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of AIB: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: He might not get the forgiveness he is looking for.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of AIB: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome Mr. Duffy and his colleagues and thank them for their honest and open approach in trying to rebuild the business which has been tarnished as well as damaged. I wish to corroborate what was said in that it is open to any of us to get in touch with AIB. I did so and I am grateful because a case in south Kerry was solved to my satisfaction. I accept what was said about staff. I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of AIB: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)
Paul Coghlan: Good.