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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I have not. I am simply reacting as politely as I believe I should.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I am saying to my colleagues that I am sorry if I have caused them any upset. That is all I am doing. The Leader will deal with it, I am sure, on behalf of the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I join with other colleagues in welcoming back our dear friend and colleague, Senator Norris. I am glad to see him looking so well and long may it be so. I fully agree with his remarks concerning Pope Francis who is seen and recognised internationally as a great unifying figure. I believe that what Senator Norris is proposing, which I fully support, would do great good in Ireland both...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I will be very quick. I apologise for being late. I was caught in another meeting. I welcome Mr. Davitt, Ms Randall, Mr. Allen and Mr. Jordan and thank them for their contributions insofar as I heard them. I very much agree with the IPAV submission. I am a member of IPAV so I would say that, wouldn't I? I was very taken with what Mr. Allen said about NAMA. I know there is pressure on...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It is the Order of Business for today.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I also warmly welcome the members of the Irish Deaf Society in the Visitors Gallery and concur with the remarks made by Members on both sides of House about being properly supportive of them. As Senator feargal Quinn reminded us, thankfully, we have had some good news about the economy. In that connection, I greatly welcome publication of the review of the National Asset Management Agency by...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It is meeting its objectives fully.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It is responsible for about 15,000 jobs; it is supporting greatly the building industry and more is happening in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It will have redeemed more than 80% of senior debt by 2016, two years ahead of schedule.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: We should remember there has been €3 billion worth development in the Dublin docklands, including residential housing, which is so important for the capital and the country. I commend it for its great work and will not say long may it last, but it will be wound up ahead of schedule.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Remember that 80% of senior debt will be redeemed by 2016.

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister and thank him for his comprehensive overview. I commend him for his efforts to date and wish him well in his further ongoing constructive efforts. I had hoped - I communicated with the Leader, Senator Maurice Cummins on the issue - that Syria and Iraq would be included in the debate today, that we would deal with the wider Middle East region. I know that these...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: We respect the Senator's position and I listened to him intently. I agree with much of what he said and it may be that I do not disagree with much of it. The situation has been caused by the indiscriminate firing of rockets from Gaza into Israel and, of course, the extreme military might of Israel in response. Of course, I accept, as has been said, that it is not proportionate. It has...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It was organised by the Leader, Senator Maurice Cummins.

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It would not be the first time.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Paul Coghlan: The other one is a more effective bell.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It is good to see my colleague, Senator Ned O'Sullivan, flying again.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Paul Coghlan: On this pleasant welcome-back day I am glad to join, I also wish to welcome a most exciting project. It perhaps is the biggest single tourism project in the State-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Paul Coghlan: -----due to open next year, namely, Killarney House and gardens. This is a stunning venue-----