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Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Are they generating the stuff?

Seanad: Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister of State to the House for this important Bill which I am delighted to introduce. As the House is aware, it aims to address a serious loophole in the law which leaves consumers at a distinct disadvantage when purchasing houses. In particular it reduces their bargaining power, adds considerably to their costs and involves...

Seanad: Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: It does not exist in Dublin.

Seanad: Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I thank everyone who has contributed to this worthwhile debate. I have been overwhelmed by——

Seanad: Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: ——by kindness and support.

Seanad: Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I totally accept the Minister of State's bona fides because, as I said at the outset, he and I have had several discussions in recent months since this Bill was placed on the Order Paper. I believe we have seen eye to eye. He agrees with me in principle and I welcome 99% of what he said on the matter——

Seanad: Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I will not come to the "but" because I hope there will not be one. We live in hope. Is that not what we should do? The Leader is always cheerful about this matter and I thank her for her personal support from the outset. She seems to have done a lot — fair dues to her because I did not request it — and she has been very kind in her efforts. I appreciate everything she has said this...

Seanad: Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister of State knows what I am saying. There are not many differences between us over this matter. I am sure we all agree it is totally inequitable and unacceptable that a small country such as ours should carry out the practice we have been discussing. It is not carried out in Dublin but only in pockets in the rest of the country, particularly Cork and Limerick. I am not saying a word...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I second Senator Brian Hayes's motion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I do.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: That is friendly fire once it does not knock me.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that. I wish to be associated with the warm tributes to the Taoiseach and his back-up team on their achievement with an agreed wording for the European Constitution. The national interest should be prioritised and both Houses should get behind him for the Presidency of the Commission. It would bring great credit to the country to have an Irish person as President. We are all...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Exactly. That could be done.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: There is no obstacle there. On a separate issue, when will the cost implications of the break-up of Aer Rianta be known? We know it must be financially viable or the Minister for Finance will exercise his veto and it will not happen. I wonder what Mr. O'Hanlon and the board think of that decision. When does the Leader believe operational control by any of the new boards will commence? I was...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Somebody was getting it right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: It goes without saying.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Do not leave them out.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: When will operations commence?

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: In view of the Leader's answer yesterday to Senator Ross, I join with Senator O'Toole and Senator Finucane in inquiring further about the Aer Rianta legislation. Given the views expressed last night, could the Deputy Leader confirm that the Government has reversed engines on this matter, that it is going back to the Cabinet for review and that, as others have suggested, the House will not see...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Following from the point made by Senator Ryan, can the Leader confirm that the State Airports Bill will be on the Order Paper next week? She answered recently that this is a matter for the other House, which begins Committee Stage of the Bill today. However, the leaks emanating from various Government sources are confusing and any clarification from the Leader would be welcome. With regard to...