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- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)
Paul Coghlan: I agree fully with the remarks of Senators Leyden and Feighan. I compliment the co-chairpersons of the BIPA, Deputy Kathleen Funchion and Mr. Andrew Rosindell, MP, on their conduct of this week's plenary. Given the depth of the ties that bind us to Britain, it is important at this difficult time that we strengthen them in any way we can. It is unfortunate that in the current negotiations...
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2017)
Paul Coghlan: The Leader is correct in that we need another referendum.
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Senator Mark Daly and I are in active consultation on all matters regarding our national anthem.
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)
Paul Coghlan: I can assure everyone that the issues involved will be dealt with adequately in early course. I also join with others, including Senator Paddy Burke and Senator O'Reilly, in congratulating Commissioner Phil Hogan on his receipt of the highest honour which the state of Austria can confer on a non-citizen. He has been very successful in his role as Commissioner and he is very important to...
- Seanad: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2017)
Paul Coghlan: We will not stand on ceremony.
- Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2017)
Paul Coghlan: That is very important.
- Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2017)
Paul Coghlan: So say all of us.
- Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2017)
Paul Coghlan: We will be in the National Museum of Ireland in the meantime.
- Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2017)
Paul Coghlan: For a while.
- Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2017)
Paul Coghlan: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017) Paul Coghlan: Mr. Verhofstadt's words were heartening to us all, particularly his assurance on behalf of the European Parliament regarding the protection of the Good Friday Agreement in all its parts. Presumably, that includes the European Parliament's British Members as well. Does Mr. Verhofstadt agree that the problem with the state of the negotiations arises from the divisions within the British...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017) Paul Coghlan: Mr. Verhofstadt's words were heartening to us all, particularly his assurance on behalf of the European Parliament regarding the protection of the Good Friday Agreement in all its parts. Presumably, that includes the European Parliament's British Members as well. Does Mr. Verhofstadt agree that the problem with the state of the negotiations arises from the divisions within the British...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Special Meeting of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs meeting with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence and the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Engagement with Mr. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, European Parliament Brexit Co-ordinator (21 Sep 2017) Paul Coghlan: Mr. Verhofstadt's words were heartening to us all, particularly his assurance on behalf of the European Parliament regarding the protection of the Good Friday Agreement in all its parts. Presumably, that includes the European Parliament's British Members as well. Does Mr. Verhofstadt agree that the problem with the state of the negotiations arises from the divisions within the British...
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Paul Coghlan: I agree very much with much of Senator O'Sullivan's commentary, in particular, in concurring with the Cathaoirleach's earlier remarks complimenting the the OPW, the Ceann Comhairle, the National Museum, the Clerk of the Seanad, the Clerk Assistant of the Seanad and their staff regarding this fine room we have on a temporary basis. It will serve us well. I refer to the matter raised by...
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Paul Coghlan: We must not subvert the Constitution. It will have to be referred back to the people in a referendum.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Paul Coghlan: It might be preferable to discuss that tomorrow.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Paul Coghlan: It is all-Ireland for a reason. Dublin was not involved in the final.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Building Regulations (27 Sep 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Senator Mac Lochlainn is starting but the brief supplementary will come from Senator Conway-Walsh?
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Building Regulations (27 Sep 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Perfect.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Building Regulations (27 Sep 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Senator Conway-Walsh has one minute in which to ask a brief supplementary question.