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Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Local Authorities (7 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I join in the warm welcome to all of the representatives. They have made very interesting and informative contributions. I agree with the Acting Chairman in respect of the assurances we have been given from Michel Barnier and from the two Governments. Do the representatives have confidence in them? Negotiations have not started yet. Britain will be a full member for three years and...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Local Authorities (7 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: But it does not.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Local Authorities (7 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: That also goes for the Joint Committee on European Affairs.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I have received notice from Senator Ivana Bacik that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to outline when he intends to bring forward legislation to change the criteria for medical training in order to alter the eligibility requirements for doctors in Ireland from non-EU countries to enter...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Training (13 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister of State is very welcome, as ever.

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Does the Minister wish to respond?

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Sorry, are we going to hear Senator Higgins?

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I am sorry Senator, I had called the Minister. My mistake, I did not see the Senator in the heading. I ask the Minister if she is happy to hear Senator Higgins before she responds.

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Higgins is out of order. I cannot allow for interruptions.

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator cannot. We are on Report Stage.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I have received notice from Senator James Reilly that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the proposed new school facilities at Lusk Community College given that the construction works were due to commence in summer 2017. I have also received notice from...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: The area about which the Senator is speaking is beautiful countryside.

Seanad: Appointment of Taoiseach, Members of Government, Minister of State and Attorney General (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Before I call the Leader on the Order of Business, I must inform the House that letters dated 3 and 14 June 2017 have been received from the Secretary to the Government regarding:(1) the resignation and appointment of the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief; (2) the appointment of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome Deputy MacSharry back to his old House.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader will be called on to respond at the end.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I am sorry, but the Senator is not really entitled to do this. I ask the Leader to be quick because this is out of order

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Please, the lady is not here to answer for herself. I am not going to allow that. Please desist.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I have a choice. I am in the Chair, and the Senator will not challenge the Chair, with respect.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Please be orderly, Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2017)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator is entitled to his opinion. His time is up.