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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Frances Fitzgerald. Given the deadline of 1 March, I hope the Leader agrees arbitration is vital and we will not get anywhere without negotiation. Arbitration was promised previously and no one wants to see small towns and villages in rural Ireland dealt a blow if the Health Service Executive gets its way. It is to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: He probably meant well and a clarification from him would be important because his remarks took from the useful, good suggestions many Members from both sides made on the subject on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: The Cathaoirleach is putting down his predecessor.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: That is a good point.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Good.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: A well-vested interest.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I agree with and support Senator Twomey's call to the Leader to arrange a debate to allow the Minister for Education and Science to deal with the issue of the education of children, particularly children with special needs and autism. A very serious charge has been made. It would be serious if there is lingering animosity on the part of civil servants in that Department. We do not know if...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I wonder whether Senator MacSharry was a little harsh, but he may have been well intentioned. I agree with the Cathaoirleach's remarks and will abide by them. I second Senator O'Toole's slight amendment to the Order of Business regarding the inclusion of Nos. 14 and 15. I wish to mention the issue of Valentia Island and Malin Head. Valentia is the oldest Coast Guard station in the country...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I second the proposal of Senator Frances Fitzgerald. This so-called independent body which is to be appointed to deal with the issue of pharmacists' fees is not really independent, as we know, and the end result is predetermined. We also know there was no consultation with the pharmacists on the terms of reference. In fact, it was a unilateral action which was in essence a breach of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I think it is. I share the disappointment of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, Dr. Allen Mee, everyone in the national parks and wildlife service, and everybody associated with Irish tourism. These birds were absent for more than 100 years. The Minister came to Killarney to release these chicks into the wild last year.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Senators are laughing, but it is a serious issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: This was a great boon to our tourism industry. They are a most majestic——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: The sea eagle is a most majestic bird in flight. I would love Members to come down to Dundag Bay with me, go across Muckross Lake to Brickeen Bridge, out into Lough Leane and over to the shores of Glena under the eagles' nest——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate what the Cathaoirleach is saying.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I want people to appreciate how important and serious this matter is for tourism.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: That is in a neighbouring county. Indiscriminate poisoning is no longer acceptable. I accept that this was possibly an inadvertent occurrence but an educational process is required here.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: There is wonderful support for this project.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Perhaps the Leader and I could have a word about how we might improve the educational aspects in respect of this wonderful project.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Ten minutes' work.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.