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Seanad: National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 7, line 7, to delete "1,000" and substitute "500". Does the Minister of State agree that the new figure inserted by the amendment is more reasonable in this instance? I look forward to hearing his comments.

Seanad: National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 11, subsection (6)(a), line 18, after "opinion" to insert the following: "and subject to confirmation by a medical practitioner". I am sure, not being a medical practitioner, that the Minister of State will accept the provision in the Bill does not seem reasonable. We would normally respect the Minister of State's opinion. However, as it relates specifically...

Seanad: National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Where there is agreement between the parties, there is no difficulty. I assume it is envisaged that the said person would normally offer to retire on the grounds of ill health. However, if there were a dispute, no one would like to see a Minister remove a director without ill health being apparent. I accept what the Minister said regarding confidentiality between the director and his or...

Seanad: National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: It has stood the test of time, so to speak.

Seanad: National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I move amendment No. 3: In page 12, subsection (4), line 23, to delete "Oireachtas" and substitute the following: "Oireachtas, and he or she shall arrange for a short debate thereon". Section 15(4) states: As soon as practicable after approving a strategy statement, the Minister shall cause a copy of the statement to be laid before each House of the Oireachtas. This reasonable and practical...

Seanad: National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: No. I take Senator Kenneally's point and accept what he has said. The matter can be discussed in committee and I am sure that, in this House, as is our custom, we can seek a debate on it. In fairness, such debates are practically always granted.

Seanad: National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for their work on this Bill. It is necessary legislation which, as Senator Kenneally pointed out, was not opposed in any way, other than those few amendments. I thank the Minister of State for his explanations, including the detailed outlines of his reasoning, which are accepted.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I, too, am concerned about the ongoing situation regarding Dingle. Senator O'Toole is correct. We all know a plebiscite was held in Dingle and the democratic decision was overwhelming. Despite the commitments given in the light of that result, the town is still suffering from Government neglect. The signs are still directing people to a town in County Offaly. No disrespect is intended to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Of course I am seeking a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: He only thinks that.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: They could be confused if they had a map.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I strongly support my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, in his quest for information from the Government and from the Leader of this House on the long-promised judicial code of conduct. There is a judicial institute, but the code is a separate matter and, presumably, will have a legislative basis. When will the MacEntee report, which has been delivered, be published? It deals with the 1974...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: He is on a world tour.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Not in Mullingar.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: He has stated he intends to run again next year.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Can one believe the newspapers?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Can we be sure it will be discussed forthwith?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: It is just an interest.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I fully support Senator Brian Hayes's comments. It proves, if proof was needed, that the HSE's priorities are not yet close to being correct. I have become concerned that the old, the sick, the weak and the infirm will be neglected, given the trend that has developed regarding the new plan to which I referred yesterday, as well as the points made by Senator Hayes this morning. I fully agree...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Very much so. I want the Leader of the House to respond. The Leas-Chathaoirleach will appreciate that one cannot have different practices in Kerry, Cork and Dublin.