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Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: My issue has been flagged. In the light of Mr. McGann's appearance before the Joint Committee on Transport yesterday and what he said about the Great Southern Hotels having to be closed if nothing is done, it appears that the Dublin Airport Authority made a decision some time ago but that it has been awaiting a decision for some time from Government. He is quoted as saying the status quo is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Now, now.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: That one is over the bar to Senator Ross.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank him for his overview of the Bill. From a standing start in 1989 Ireland has developed into a significant international jurisdiction for the domicile and administration of international investment funds and is now recognised as one of the leading international fund jurisdictions. It is worth noting just how valuable the investment funds...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I do not doubt it.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Dermot Desmond should not be forgotten.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I do not take that from Mr. Haughey.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I think the Senator is back in the stunt business.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator does not mind as long as Fianna Fáil is in Government.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: It is not promiscuous at all.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I will not mention any sporting bodies but will acknowledge the input of my neighbour, Mr. Seán Kelly, in an historic decision.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I did not do so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I am naming no one. As we are all in a certain frame of mind, I congratulate our colleague Senator Ross. He has been a challenging Senator and unafraid to take on any issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Both. He was challenged but challenged in return. We must admire him for this. He did not draw back and was not afraid to say——

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I wish the Leader well in her quest.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: That is quite a cauldron and I wish her well. There has been news in regard to the Great Southern Hotels group.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, went on the record in County Kerry but will the Leader arrange for him to go on the record in this House? As reported on the front page of The Kingdom of 19 April 2005, he stated the hotels are not for sale and that this is not on the Government's agenda.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: When will the Government get off the fence? Is this statement definitive? Only the Minister is backing this approach. I would appreciate it if the Leader could arrange for such a debate. The Leader and I had an understanding recently——

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: ——on opinion polls. We share a certain view——

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: ——as the Leader explained that the Longford Leader carried her view. A proper count is important. I am seeking that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government ensures there is a proper count of the native red deer herd in Killarney in south County Kerry. There is continuing talk of a cull but the last thing we in that part of the country wish to see is an...