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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Paul Coghlan: People are talking about nine, 11 or 15 board members, but the memorandum and articles of association govern the situation.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I agree with what has been said by Senator Michael Mullins complimenting the Naval Service. It was a tremendous use of intelligence to arrest people in regard to that amount of cocaine on a vessel in Cork. I commend the Naval Service.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I was sorry to learn, and would be concerned, that the people-owned pillar bank has plans to outsource its loyal bank porters of whom there are over 200 in the country. Many of these staff have over 20 years' service. They are the face of the bank. They are the staff who open and close the branches. They are the ones who often meet and greet customers. I have even seen them being helpful...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I very much welcome yesterday’s Cabinet decision regarding the Public Appointments Service and the advertising of expressions of interest regarding all further appointments, and particularly the announcement that within six weeks the Minister, Deputy Howlin, will present to the Government for approval an overarching set of guidelines for appointments of State boards. These guidelines...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Maybe my understanding of English and the statements by Mr. McNulty, the Taoiseach and others is different to Senator MacSharry's. We can debate these matters, but let us await the Government's approval of the guidelines and then Senators can have more details and, perhaps, more to get their teeth into.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It was wonderful to hear the lovely flowing language of all the other contributors. I have neither the blas nor all the colourful talk that I heard especially from Senator Ó Murchú and Senator Quinn. I served with him in the Seanad from 1997 to 2002. It was a major achievement that he had served in a previous Seanad and was appointed by two different Fianna Fáil taoisigh. I...

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate the Minister of State's comments, but I am concerned with the net point that section 19(1A) would restrict the consideration of relevant market data and other data. The hoteliers seem united in their opposition. I am sure they have good grounds for doing so, all of which I might not appreciate. I am concerned for hoteliers who are still regaining their feet. NAMA has a few...

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate the Leas-Chathaoirleach's indulgence. Perhaps the Minister of State might comment on what he believes to be relevant to the net point on hoteliers, relevant data and proper market considerations.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Can I take it that the Minister of State will give this matter the consideration it requires before Report Stage?

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I am grateful to the Minister of State.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Susan O'Keeffe has indicated.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Amendments Nos. 17 to 19, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It has already been discussed. The Senator may speak on the section.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Does the Minister of State wish to respond?

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Amendments Nos. 21 to 25, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (1 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I do not have that information.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: With respect, Senator O'Donovan is flogging a dead horse.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: He and the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Heather Humphreys, have given full explanations. While I know it might not be relevant to the Order of Business, a Chathaoirligh, the Taoiseach asked that Mr. McNulty’s wishes be respected.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the revised model for ministerial appointments which is implicit in what Senator O’Donovan is calling for. All of this has been dealt with. A report will be made by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, and brought back to Cabinet within six weeks. The new model will be operable fully from 1 November which we all respect and support. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (2 Oct 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.