Results 1,101-1,120 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I join with Senator Brian Hayes in calling for a statement from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I accept Senator Dardis's point that the Minister has always been amenable to requests to come to this House and I am sure he will be on this occasion also. I would like to hear the Minister's views on the code of conduct for office holders, specifically with regard to sections...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I have always enjoyed listening to the Leader on the subject of ageism.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I am into the strategic management of resources.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: We will try again another day.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister and thank him for outlining his perspective on this Bill. We will have to differ substantially on a number of points. I begin by expressing my concern at the speed at which this important measure is being rushed through the House. The Bill was printed and circulated yesterday. We are taking Second Stage today and Committee and Remaining Stages tomorrow. Such a timescale...
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I understood he was referring to the authority's reputation but the Senator is entitled to his own interpretation in that respect. If Senator Ross is listening, I am sure he will contribute to this debate. It is also extremely worrying that three of the five positions in the authority are currently up for change. The lack of continuity and differing priorities that this will bring about is...
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that but I would like to make some further points. As there is not another speaker on this side of the House offering, will the Leas-Chathaoirleach extend me some latitude and I will quickly conclude?
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I have taken the trouble to table eight amendments to the Bill. I believe the Minister and my good friends opposite do not object to my request.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I thank the Senators for their comments and I will quickly complete my contribution. The main concern I have about the legislation, which I am aware is shared by many Members on all sides of this and the other House, relates to the absence of a prohibition on predatory pricing as an aspect of anti-competitive conduct in grocery goods trading. My understanding of the basis for the changes the...
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: It is not often that I go to so much trouble, but this is a very important issue, as we all agree.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: And be responsible for child care policy.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: That is the truth.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: Absolutely.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: Eddie Hobbs is resiling from that position now.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: They were dismissed.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I do not think Eddie Hobbs believes that anymore.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: The Senator is too kind.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: With respect, the Minister might accept an amendment or two.
- Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I will not dispute that.