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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: And accept the Labour Court recommendation.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: She must afraid of what the Leader was going to say. Maybe he was going to send her to Syria.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: The Committee of Public Accounts has a job to do.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I agree with Senator Bradford. Of course, Senators should be considered for the banking inquiry if qualified. I agree that the narrative has been exclusively for Deputies, as the Senator suggested. I think that is incorrect and the Senator is right in that the Whips of this House were not consulted. At least, this one was not consulted. Talking about this subject generally, I am sure...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Darragh O'Brien made some very interesting points this morning on the proposed banking inquiry, followed by Senators Whelan, Barrett and MacSharry who also made interesting points, particularly on the possible exclusion of the Seanad. It is important to remind the House that my opposite number in the Dáil, the Government Chief Whip, Deputy Paul Kehoe, said this morning on...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: -----because we have all certainly commented. Maybe some of us were more judgmental in the views offered than others. I am sure it is appreciated by the Government or the Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privileges, which I understand has already had a meeting, that clarity is needed on the legal advice. I think it will not be possible to set it up and that a committee of experts will...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Perhaps an inquiry on the model of the Leveson inquiry is what the Senator has in mind. I do not know. The point I make is that we should hold our fire until we have more detail.

Seanad: European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Leyden had his say earlier.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: In addition to the upward trend in tourism figures referred to by Senator Brennan, I recognise and welcome that retail sales posted a strong finish to 2013, with the volume of core sales up 1.4% month on month and 3% for the year as a whole. That included the motor trade, about which people worry, which thankfully was also relatively robust. The good point is that there was a strong finish,...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State and look forward to his contribution. The Leader, Senator Maurice Cummins, outlined the reasons behind the amendment, with which I heartily concur. Many issues are involved and he has outlined many improvements which have been made in the lifetime of this Seanad. I particularly welcome his reference to the need to avoid clashes because there is interference...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: We knew the Senator's heart was not in it.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (29 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It was approved by the people.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I concur totally with the views of the Leader and Senator MacSharry on the late John Carty, who served with us in this House and the other. He was a wonderful character; God be good to him. I commend Deputy David Stanton and all the members of the justice committee on their wonderful hearing yesterday on community courts. It is a very good idea and has the total backing of the Dublin...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: He will be able to avail of further opportunities.

Seanad: Humanitarian Situation in Syria, South Sudan and Central African Republic: Statements (30 Jan 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I call Senator Mooney and he has five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I congratulate Senator Quinn on his 21st anniversary as a Member of this House today. Like Senator Barrett, I was present for some of this morning's session on bicameralism at the Royal Irish Academy. While I must confess I had never heard of it before, I was delighted to learn something of Tristram Shandy and the Mill's principles regarding difference and separateness, which are very...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Paul Coghlan: ----- as would the Smithwick report, which debate I have already requested. The judicial appointments review committee pointed out that there have been seven adverse changes since 2008 to the pay and pension provisions of members of the Judiciary. That may be why so many of these learned judges are due to retire by a certain date, which is sad. One who comes to mind is Mr. Justice Peter...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Of course; I have said that. With respect, it is a very serious matter. I would recommend it for a debate as well as a debate on the Smithwick report, separately.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.