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- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2015)
Paul Coghlan: I am greatly disturbed, as I am sure are most, if not all, Members by today's reminder that all local radio stations nationwide have an annual levy of 2% of their turnover imposed on them. As Members are aware, RTE receives a licence fee but those public service broadcasters get nothing for it. In addition, all these local radio stations provide a great deal of news programming, are...
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2015)
Paul Coghlan: I do not believe, with respect, that RTE deserves this type of monopoly-like treatment. It does a major disservice to the public and to their local radio stations and is crying out for redress. I call on the Leader to try to bring in the Minister, Deputy White, who is a reasonable man. He has called for some debate on this issue and perhaps Members could speed up matters. I reiterate it...
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: Senator Cummins is not alone in that.
- Seanad: Broadcasting and Media in Ireland: Statements (7 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: Go raibh míle maith agat. I very much welcome the Minister to the House and acknowledge his recognition of the contribution the commercial radio sector is making to broadcasting, including the many local radio stations. In that regard I should declare, as I have already, a small interest in one of those stations. I commend the Minister's realism about the rapidly-changing environment...
- Seanad: Broadcasting and Media in Ireland: Statements (7 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: I did.
- Seanad: Broadcasting and Media in Ireland: Statements (7 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: Quite understandable. I liked what Senator Mooney said about public service broadcasting and the bond between a listener and a station.County and regional loyalty is huge in this country, thanks be to God. As Senator Ó Domhnaill said, the services they provide, such as death notices, are vital. Many people do not read the papers anymore but they know the times to tune in for the three...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: With respect, I believe that Senator Ó Domhnaill will be pleasantly surprised next Tuesday when he learns of the measures that-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: I know that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: I am referring to social housing, so my advice to the Senator is to hold his fire. I look forward to what he has to say post budget. I welcome the response received from the Minister of State to last evening’s Private Members’ motion. We are all aware of the difficulties with the State Claims Agency and the lengthy legal difficulties, with which Senator Donovan is more...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: The Senator's guess would be as good anyone's.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: He is not listening.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: Is that Fianna Fáil policy?
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: I heartily concur with the expressions of sympathy led by the Cathaoirleach, Senator O'Brien and others. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families of all involved, to the family of Garda Tony Golden and to the entire Garda Síochána. As Senator O'Brien said, I do not think any other words would be appropriate at this time. We should, perhaps, adjourn now and discuss the...
- Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: I am giving the Senator the four minutes.
- Seanad: Budget 2016: Statements (13 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: The budget is all about fairness and will be broadly welcomed by all fair-minded people, as it was by Senator Darragh O'Brien in his own way. As the Minister of State noted, we must secure and enhance the recovery and abide by the fiscal rules. The budget will benefit everyone because the reductions in the universal social charge from 1.5% to 1%, from 3.5% to 3% and from 7% to 5.5% and the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: There is no question that the budget is rounded, balanced and fair. Like Senator Mullins, I am a little concerned about Senator Terry Leyden this morning. Maybe it is no wonder he is reeling. He is going around in ever-decreasing circles. The budget is about making work pay. There is something in it for everyone right across the board. The Senator should not be smiling. He can read any...
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: There is a fair and balanced summary in all of the papers this morning and a general welcome.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: Senators can read the editorials and anything else they like.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2015)
Paul Coghlan: We are fond of the Senators opposite, but they are codding themselves this morning.