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Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Yes.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: l thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and ask him to let me know when I have two minutes left. I welcome the Minister of State again. I thank him for his attendance and the work he has put into the matter. I approach the Bill from a pro-life standpoint. As has often been said, this is a complex and sensitive issue about which one needs to remain calm and avoid division while respecting...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I respect what the Minister of State is saying. I have great time for the Attorney General, who offered contrary advice to the Government. The Government felt obliged to take that advice. In view of the matters being put into the public arena, it is preferable to have a full seven judge court examine all aspects in full detail. If there is doubt, it will be removed or referred back to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Was there a pub open?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I join colleagues in wishing Senator John Gilroy every success with his book launch this evening. Hopefully, sales will take off. I am looking forward to obtaining a copy and reading it.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Obviously, yes, that goes without saying. I genuinely wish him well and I have discussed it with him already. I will discuss something with the Cathaoirleach that he might be interested in.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I join Senator Ó Murchú in his remarks about the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, and the so-called battle site on Moore Street. The Minister has handled it very sensitively but I am fearful of the part of the proposal involving a committee. It could become a talking shop, which is unnecessary at this stage. I would rather people such as the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I am concerned, as I know all Members are, about the absence of MABS and the Irish League of Credit Unions from the Central Bank pilot debt scheme. We learned this week that the well-respected Government-funded body, MABS, has been forced out of the new pilot resolution scheme being set up by the Central Bank because lenders were not happy with their part in the process. That is a worrying...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: We all accept that this is a very important initiative. It is a major concern that the Central Bank is apparently allowing the banks to dictate terms and set the parameters for the scheme. This partnership and close co-operation in the past, as we know, has yielded woeful results for the consumer and the wider public. I call on the Governor of the Central Bank and the heir apparent to Mr....

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I join with all colleagues from every side in extending a very warm welcome to the newest Member, Senator Hildegarde Naughton, and I wish her every success in future. I respectfully say to my good friend and colleague opposite, Senator O'Brien - whose comments were taken up by acolytes in the form of my good friend, Senator O'Sullivan, and Senator Ó Domhnaill and others-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: The story about the Taoiseach must be the greatest non-story of all time.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I will tell the Senators how I know.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I have but I want to put this to the Leader of the Opposition. We were all talking to bankers at the time and damn all good it did us. We were trying to discern something of the truth-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: -----and all we got for our trouble were porkies.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: The only people in the loop at that stage was the Government of the day.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: It is self-evident. Those comments may rebound on the Senators. The suggestion from Senator Byrne has merit and I look forward to taking up the matter with the other Whips. I am sure the Leader would agree that if we can explore ways of doing our business better, we should of course do it.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I am glad to note the softer, calmer tones of Senator MacSharry this morning. I want to join him in calling for a debate on a matter early in the next session.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Earlier in which?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Originally, I was one of the so-called young tigers but I will not comment further. I welcome what Senator MacSharry said in a general sense. It is good to know that PTSB and some of the other financial institutions are at last making more amenable longer-term arrangements for mortgage holders who are in serious distress. I am sure the Leader will oblige in arranging a debate on that...