Results 421-440 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I will not debate it. As always, I respect the ruling of the Chair. I want to say two things and then I will finish. The intimidation of witnesses should be treated in exactly the same manner as the intimidation of juries and signed Garda statements should have the same status in law as sworn affidavits. I look forward to the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I support Senator Brian Hayes's call for further debate on electronic voting. Not only are there questions about the security of the system, but voters have not been given any information on it. What training is in place for presiding officers and polling clerks? Notwithstanding what Senator Finucane said about the appalling practice in some places of presiding officers not stamping ballots,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I expect the Leader feels they did not all mean it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Just toads.

Seanad: Insurance Industry Reform: Motion. (5 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Leyden just looked after contracts.

Seanad: Insurance Industry Reform: Motion. (5 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Read the amendment.

Seanad: Insurance Industry Reform: Motion. (5 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I take it that I am in order to speak to our amendment without moving it.

Seanad: Insurance Industry Reform: Motion. (5 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Deputy Aylward, to the House and thank the Tánaiste for her speech earlier. While we may disagree on some issues, we wish her well for the remainder of the programme to be implemented. This motion is like the long version of the Government election slogan, "A lot done, more to do", which we discussed briefly earlier...

Seanad: Insurance Industry Reform: Motion. (5 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all words after "reforms," and substitute the following: calls on the Government to implement urgently the recommendations of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board; to implement legislation to tackle fraudulent claims; to implement a comprehensive road safety programme and to introduce more competition in the general insurance market by adopting a common EU...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader is aware there have been many calls for a debate in this House on planning and she is well disposed towards facilitating this. That it has not happened yet is not the fault of anybody here. There is major concern about the role of An Bord Pleanála and the glaring inconsistencies in the system. We get split decisions of the board, 3:2 votes, on major matters. It seems to rule one...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I strongly support the remarks made by Senator Brian Hayes about the situation in accident and emergency departments. It is a national crisis.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Possibly, but it is a scandal in our so-called civilised society that we are allowing the situation to continue. It is not new. It has been there for some time and, sadly, it appears set to continue. It must be addressed. I know the Leader will try to invite the Minister to the House to debate it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Will the Leader tell the House the current position regarding Coillte and forestry policy? Is it true – the Leader may not know this but perhaps she can inquire about the matter – that the Government has decided to transfer Coillte and forestry policy from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture and Food? Is such a proposal in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Perhaps the Leader would enlighten the House on the Estimates. It is not clear to me how community employment schemes have fared therein, whether they have been increased or if there have been further cutbacks.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Senators on the other side of the House may be more familiar with them. If the Leader of the House can do that I would appreciate it. We all know how important they are in every parish and community and the great work that has been carried out under them. There is much uncertainty and it would be greatly appreciated if the Leader clarified the position. The Leader of the House kindly informed...

Seanad: Address by Ms Mary Banotti, MEP. (13 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Sisters together.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I strongly agree with the remarks of my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, as regards stem cell research and thank the Leader for arranging for statements on the matter this afternoon. I am concerned about collective Cabinet decision making and that our constitutional position is being disregarded, downplayed or whatever. If the Tánaiste can vote on this matter shortly in Europe, when an...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I would like a debate on the matter in the other House as well as here. Will the Tánaiste take questions on this important subject this afternoon? We have not had a Green Paper or a position on it. I am grateful, as is Senator Brian Hayes and other Members, that the Leader has managed to arrange this so promptly. Will she respond—

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Will she take questions?

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Nov 2003)

Paul Coghlan: It is also Senator Ulick Burke's birthday. Order of Business agreed to.