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Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

Paul Coghlan: It is a pity that level of expenditure did not satisfy her ministerial colleagues.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2003)

Paul Coghlan: When is it proposed to introduce the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill which incorporates many of the recommendations of the accountancy review group ably chaired by Senator O'Toole? I agree with the Senator's call for a debate on neutrality. Given the diversity of views, there is widespread confusion to the extent that the country is in danger of lacking coherence and focus on the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I support the proposal made by Senator Brian Hayes who made three good points. I do not know whether the legislation is constitutional. As I am sure the Leader wishes to be helpful to the House, as she generally is, she might use her good offices to make the Attorney General's advice on this important matter available. Alternatively, the Minister could make it available to the House. Perhaps...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Now we know how it is done.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I was referring to the overall provisions.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I thank Mr. De Rossa for his informative responses. He mentioned a greater role for national parliaments. How does he see that happening? I also thank the Leader for arranging this visit. That should not be overlooked. I anticipate a flaming row on one issue in the future. I cannot foresee the constitution over-ruling the national Constitution but if I correctly understood Mr. De Rossa's...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I support the reasonable request made by Senator Brian Hayes. The Government has always been well able to corral a committee or group when it wished to procrastinate. On this occasion, instead of three wise men, there are five Sir Humphreys.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I stand corrected. In any event, it is known how Sir Humphreys operate or, should I say, govern.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that. I have two other items to deal with but I will conclude my remarks on this matter first. There has been no consultation. I agree with Senator O'Meara that the Leader has been reasonable to date on the Order of Business. However, there is an attempt to get this matter through without consideration. That is not good enough and the Leader should accept that. There was an...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I stand corrected.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I did indeed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Yes, headmaster.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: He is on a subject close to Senator O'Rourke's heart.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: They should if they do not.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I must confess that I am taken by surprise.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I recognise the Chair. I was going to say "Your Honour", but I do not think the Acting Chairman would wish me to go that far.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Of course. I will try not to be repetitive. Having spent so much time here this evening I was struck by the comprehensive nature and the fundamentally sound arguments of a number of the speakers. Senator Ross stated that it is natural for Governments to devise ways around things. In his capacity as a working journalist, he believes that the Government did not like the way in which the Freedom...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I am not suggesting it is tainted.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: I am not. The Leader of the House, Senator O'Rourke, has often spoken of leaks from Cabinet and she was in a position to know.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (4 Mar 2003)

Paul Coghlan: Although some of the Senators present may have been around then, I was not. I am not saying we should go down that road either. I agree with Senator Ross's assertion that Governments should not be ashamed of their views. He also made a statement that would be very disturbing if it is true. He suggested that top civil servants and judges do not have to declare their interests in the same way...