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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Perhaps the Senator can mention this issue in his newsletter.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: It is called Daingean Uí Chúis.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: That was one instance.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I fully support Senator Brian Hayes's comments on equipping the Garda properly to allow its members to tackle the major crime problem with which we are faced. We cannot expect gardaí to combat that with which they must deal by tying their hands behind their backs.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I compliment Senator O'Toole on his articulate contribution. He deserves our support with regard to what he had to say. I do not wish to trespass on anyone else's territory but I heard a shocking report on radio this morning regarding water quality in Lough Corrib and the unfortunate events which have taken place there over the years and which have given rise to the sad situation that now...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: There is a problem with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The blockages, hold ups, time lags and delays with water schemes and the slowness with which approvals are issued must be part of the problem. I ask the Leader to use her influence to ensure that the process relating to the various water schemes in development throughout the country, of which there are...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Blockages in water schemes.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: We knew that.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I would also like to compliment Mr. Paddy MacEntee, SC, on the thoroughness of the report and everything he was able to discover despite some difficulties and obstacles. I also compliment his senior assistant, Mr. Felix McEnroy, SC, in this matter. As was said by Senator Brian Hayes, the important point at this stage is that we should act, in so far as it can be done, more positively as...

Seanad: Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I am grateful that the Minister took on board the arguments made in this House and included them in the Bill. I accept the Minister of State's comments.

Seanad: Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I expressed that concern on a previous Stage. Regarding the travel trade's concerns, of which I learned since we last debated this Bill, I accept what the Minister of State is trying to achieve, but I do not want to do something that could diminish or wipe out a number of our valuable travel agencies in various towns. By forcing them into awkward trading situations, this provision could...

Seanad: Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, and his ministerial colleague, Deputy Martin, for following through on the commitments they gave the House on the Bill, as Senator Cox has said. I thank the Minister of State and his officials for tidying up and closing certain loopholes. We all agree that the Bill has been improved somewhat as a result. I am glad to hear the Minister of State...

Seanad: Consumer Protection Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (5 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: That is a definite promise.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (25 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I, too, would like to join in the generous and warm tributes to Kate. As has been described by other speakers, Kate was alwayspleasant and friendly. She always made time for everyone. She was something of a father confessor figure to her entire community in Celbridge and to others who called to her there. I got to know one of the great friends and neighbours, Damien, who assisted her in...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I do not know. We commented on that before, a Chathaoirligh; we will leave that one pass. I wish to mention the Irish Planning Institute's comments on the figures for many small villages which show that they are at risk either from depopulation or over-growth. It appears many settlements are either losing population to such an extent that their future is at risk or they are being...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Killarney is at a certain stage already, as we know. I will come to Kerry in a minute.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I would like to hear the Leader on that issue because it is very important. On another issue——

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I agree to the Order of Business. We agree to it.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Absolutely. I thank Senator Norris.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I want to touch on the issue of the substandard conditions prevailing in many of our primary schools, which have been highlighted in the latest batch of inspectors' reports published either today or yesterday. The general secretary of the Irish National Teachers Organisation was reported as having commented on this last night. He has drawn attention to the reports and how they demonstrated...