Results 841-860 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator is welcome to visit Dinis where there are many red deer. I know people have written to the Minister and it has been acknowledged. I call on the Minister to come to the House to discuss the issue. Perhaps I should table an Adjournment matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Does the Leader agree that café style bars are in direct conflict with one of the key recommendations of the task force on alcohol, as referred to by Senator Tuffy? The task force recommends a restriction on the number of outlets selling alcohol but the introduction of café style bars will make alcohol more readily available. I note that a very eminent member of the legal profession has...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State's amendments, which are being introduced as an enabling measure for co-operative societies. I am happy to welcome the changes, which have been approved by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: For the sake of our country, economy and growth, we must put in place the strictest regime on market abuse, manipulation and insider trading. Without being specific, we are all aware of instances of what Senator McDowell alluded to as "very big boys behaving badly". We must, therefore, be very stringent and correct in our approach.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: My understanding is that the market abuse directive will apply to all new markets and funds.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I understand the Minister of State to be saying that this will assist in bringing uniformity to bear on the manner in which District Court judges operate and on how they deal with these matters.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Where will it be?

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I understand.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: The groceries order.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: That is the only order that remains, in effect.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: As I indicated on Second Stage, I take a similar view on this to Senator McDowell. The Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business is unanimous on this point. We were struck by some of the submissions we received, especially those from consumers represented by Crosscare, Combat Poverty and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I compliment the Minister of State and his officials on the manner in which they dealt with this Bill. Ireland is already a significant international jurisdiction for these funds. This legislation is necessary to allow Ireland to compete in this important marketplace. It provides much direct and indirect employment and we need the framework in place to allow it to grow and flourish. I welcome...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I support the remarks of Senator Finucane on the decision of the European Court of Justice on illegal landfill sites, particularly the point he made on the three months notice the Government has to act in order to save the State vast amounts of money. Perhaps the Leader finds this topic suitable for debate. The Leader reminded me of a matter near and dear to her heart this morning, namely,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Westmeath cannot be left out.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I strongly support the call by Senator Brian Hayes regarding the State Pathologist. Many millions are being squandered by the Government. The State Pathologist is a responsible office. The person can be called on to do great work at any hour of the day in any part of the State. She is often called to places off the beaten track and it is ridiculous that a Garda driver cannot be made available...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: It is in Longford and Westmeath.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I was afraid the Cathaoirleach had forgotten about the small Senator at the back.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: On the last occasion I raised this issue, the Leader replied that she would like to see a splurge, or words to that effect.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister for Finance said he would rely on the good sense of the Irish people. I presume he intended people not to splurge. I am referring to the significant shortfall in the pensions area. This affects most citizens and needs to be redressed. A number of the Members of the House have called on the Government to permit SSIA money to be invested in PRSAs and pension funds. This is in the...