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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: That means the Bill will not be taken by the House before Christmas.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Ever since the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform suggested the abolition of stamp duty, and despite the Minister for Finance indicating he is set against such a change, there is continuing uncertainty in the property market regarding property-related taxes. This is not good for stability in this important sector. The Government urgently needs to speak definitively...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: The Government has a responsibility in this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister for Finance has said "No".

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Michael Ahern, to the House and welcome the Bill, which is supported by Fine Gael. While the Bill is not contentious, it gives us the opportunity to debate patents generally. The Bill is a technical one as borne out by the Minister of State's references to the various sections. This is the nature...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Somebody else must have said it then. Legislation relating to intellectual property is vital to the economy and to our place in the international community. Many people know little about patents as the area is highly technical. We should try to disseminate knowledge about the process. People should be aware of how important the process is and how to apply for a patent and should be...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I was talking about other people rather than myself. I could not be included.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: We probably have the same script writer.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: One is Stanton and the other Staunton.

Seanad: Official Languages Act 2003: Statements (1 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Is mór an trua go bhfuil conspóid ar ainm Dingle. I do not possess the beautiful Irish of the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, nor that of Senator Ó Murchú and Senator O'Toole. There is no doubt regarding the Minister's love of the Irish language and his interest in all the Gaeltacht regions of our country. He went into great detail on the history of...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I fully support what Senator Finucane said about coastal and estuary communities. They are under severe pressure with a complete change of lifestyle forced upon them. I support what he said in echoing the thoughts of the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher. It appears the compensation package is not nearly sufficient. I appeal to the Government to reconsider the matter. Members may be aware...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: It is close to there as well. It is for the laudable purpose of regenerating the ancient oak and yew woodlands. The Acting Leader may be aware of questions being raised about the EU habitats directive and our UNESCO biosphere reserve designation. I would hope, as would everybody, that there would be no conflict inherent therein. Perhaps a Minister or Minister of State could come to the House...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Forewarned is forearmed.

Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Mr. Bruton should not let that stop him.

Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: He will do his best.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I echo Senator Brian Hayes's call for a debate on the interim report of the Morris tribunal. It has been published for quite a long time and we are in danger of receiving the next interim report from Mr. Justice Morris before having discussed the current report. That is not good practice. The important subject matter is worthy of debate in this House. Regarding the matter raised by Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I assure the Cathaoirleach I was not about to dwell on it. Perhaps such matters could also be covered by an interim report. I am prepared to be patient. The Privacy Bill was mentioned in the Dáil yesterday. The Minister indicated that further consultation was proposed, as confirmed by the Leader a few weeks ago. Does this indicate a greater priority being accorded to it? What has...

Seanad: National Parks (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister to the House. This matter has caused some controversy locally because of the opposing points of views and I am anxious to hear the official line. An official complaint was made to the European Commission regarding the fencing project. I understand the need for fencing in order to provide for regeneration. However, the EU habitats directive and the UNESCO biosphere...

Seanad: National Parks (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I hope the members were successful.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I support the call for a debate on housing, particularly Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which concerns social and affordable housing. I understand that in many instances, developers have got around the need for social and affordable housing by virtue of broad sweep outline planning permission and I want to find out if this is true. I also wish to debate the unevenness of...