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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: We cannot have a debate about it now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Leyden is talking through his hat but he is out of order anyway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: He knows very well he is being unfair.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: What the Senators are referring to is a matter for the shareholders of the stations involved and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. They can have a debate about it anon. I ask the Leader to conclude.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: On that happy note, is the Order of Business agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: As a frequent user of trains I have become concerned, on a few levels, about the staffing of stations and trains, where unfortunately incidents of anti-social behaviour are on the increase.I am disturbed that Irish Rail is proposing that stations such as Banteer, Millstreet-Sráid an Mhuilinn, Rathmore and Farranfore will be left without any member of staff.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: That is exactly the point. Who will help the Senator with his luggage? This will affect disabled people and elderly people, who need assistance from time to time. It is not going to be a runner. By contrast, the larger stations are well manned. Given the extent of anti-social behaviour, it is essential to have one train host on every train. I wonder what Irish Rail's policy is on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: That is for the sure.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Before we move on to No. 1, I call on the Leader of the House to make an announcement.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Notwithstanding anything in the Order of Business.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Is that proposal agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: We have concluded amendment No. 86d and we will move on to amendment No. 86e, proposing a new section, in the names of Senators McDowell, Boyhan and Craughwell. It has already been discussed with amendment No. 86c.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Is the Senator pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I am afraid, Senator, that the time-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: No.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: With respect, we are not going to argue about it now.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (13 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I have received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to consider implementing a BusConnects plan for public transport in Limerick city. I have also received notice from Senator Maura Hopkins of the following matter:The need for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Services (13 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Does Senator Byrne wish to ask a brief supplementary?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres Provision (13 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister of State is welcome to the House.