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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: He is good with a two iron.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I totally understand the Cathaoirleach’s desire to hold on to Ballaghdereen in Mayo, from a football point of view but we are all very concerned at this infringement by one county on another, or by their aggrandisement. I too would like to hear from the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Kelly, on this matter. The Leader has some experience of it...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I am somewhat puzzled and disappointed, to say the least, as are most citizens, at the attitude of AIB in its offer to Germans - or, as the website puts it, those resident in Germany - of a savings interest rate that is three times the rate available to its Irish customers. I would like to hear its rationale for the decision. A spokesperson said it was about diversifying its funding base...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator should talk to his colleagues. I do not see anybody behind him.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: The Chief Whip does not need any reminding.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I too welcome the €40 million European Regional Development Fund grant for the gateway and hub towns. No doubt this will further enhance the improvement of the urban environment and further revitalisation. This sustainable development recognises that our towns are the engine of the regional economy and are very important for our further growth. When there was a scheme for urban...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I am not the Leader.

Seanad: Local Government Review: Statements (26 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister to discuss this important subject matter. As he will know from representations made to him and meetings we have had, there is an agreed all-party position in this House, as laid out in the motion and as he kindly acknowledged. It was an honour for me to work and serve with Senators Diarmuid Wilson, Denis Landy and David Cullinane. Together, we agreed to the motion...

Seanad: Local Government Review: Statements (26 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I never said anything about amendments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Banking Sector and Central Bank of Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I am not even seeking to be a Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Banking Sector and Central Bank of Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: The Governor is most welcome and I wish him well in his role. Like other members of the committee, I have been concerned for some time about foreign equity firms or vulture funds, as they are more commonly known. We have all come across instances where they have acted aggressively and unfairly against both personal and corporate borrowers. Some of them have sought committal orders...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Banking Sector and Central Bank of Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I apologise as I missed that statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Banking Sector and Central Bank of Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I have a supplementary question. That sounds grand, with respect, but we know these companies bought these loans at knock-down prices and that they are screwing the people. They have been able to carry on with impunity because we are powerless. I accept Professor Lane's comments about a gap being filled but when will there be an effect and when will we have some control over the practices...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Banking Sector and Central Bank of Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I am glad to hear that. With his permission, I will write to Professor Lane about a particular case.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: Does Senator Daly want an exit strategy?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I, too, join with colleagues in complimenting the Members of this House who served on the banking inquiry. I congratulate them on finally managing to publish a report today. Unfortunately, there are so many dissenting voices that the majority report may only reflect minority opinion. It will not tell us anything new or anything we did not know already. We are all well aware of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: That is what the House agreed to.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: I am slightly amused this morning with Senator Daly's Private Members' Bill since he had ample time to move it in his own party's Private Members' time, but perhaps-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2016)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator need not clarify anything. Maybe the party was not prepared to take it in its time and if not Senator Daly could have tabled a Commencement matter on it.