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Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (6 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Yes, I have already indicated that.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (6 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: As per usual.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (6 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: We all have a job to do.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (6 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Sweet Doonbeg is a pleasant spot.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (6 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I am glad that the justifiable fears of the good people of Clare have been allayed.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (6 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: We hope the Minister is right.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (6 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I do not doubt them either, but I believe he knew that anyway.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (6 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I also wish to thank the Minister and his staff. It was important to deal with this matter expeditiously, as the end of the year is approaching. Of course Opposition Members are amenable when good, constructive work such as this is being done, as the Members opposite are aware. I congratulate the Minister and wish him all the best with the Bill.

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (6 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I also included them.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: In regard to psychological and psychiatric services, as raised by Senator O'Toole, we all know this is an area in which there is, to say the least, a huge shortfall. We have not made the appointments to the various positions. People in counties with long waiting lists have no one to see as the psychiatrist or whoever is not available. We have exported too many members of these professions...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: What about Birr?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: This is a promo.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: We had a useful debate on the motion referred to in the names of Senators Ross and O'Toole but perhaps we need to have another one. As someone who has long held an auctioneer's licence, even though I am not currently practising, I spoke in that debate. We were all agreed on the issue in this House. None of us condones what was referred to in the programme concerned, which I have not seen...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I have.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I will not debate it. I appreciate that. I never hold up the Cathaoirleach. As has been said, the commission made useful recommendations.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I will not do that either. I ask that the Leader would arrange to have a debate on this matter. We need legislation. The Competition Authority's report is largely redundant. I very much agree with what was said by Senator O'Toole. Many of the recommendations have been already implemented as the process took five years. I am not critical of it. I also agree with what Senator O'Toole said...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: The Government and the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government have very recently announced the intention to introduce a new financial watchdog for local authorities and I gather there will be legislation setting up special audit committees to advise on spending plans, estimates and everything relating to finance and accounts. It will report directly to councillors at...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: At a minimum.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister would not be boring.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Government decision to appoint nine extra judges, two to the High Court, two to the Circuit Court, and five to the District Court. Will the Leader indicate when the necessary legislation will come before the House, as nothing will happen to speed up the processes, reduce the lists and ensure justice is not denied, as was referred to in the House yesterday? How quickly can the...