Results 281-300 of 318 for speaker:Eamonn Coghlan

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: It might also be appropriate, given that Liz and Casey have been invited to the Seanad, that the Leader consider inviting some or all of the members of Team Ireland to the House when we return in September. The young men and women who are representing Ireland represent the best of Ireland. They are good role models for the youth of Ireland and for all of the people of Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: I welcome the €2.25 billion stimulus package announced yesterday by the Government and agree with Senator Norris's observation on the centralisation of the Dublin Institute of Technology in Grangegorman and the number of jobs that will create. Senator Norris also mentioned the new paediatric hospital. The children's hospital in Crumlin was designed in 1936 and eventually opened 20 years...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: It would be remiss of me not to talk about the subject that has been talked about the most, the incidents in the Phoenix Park on Friday night last. I was saddened when I heard about them on Saturday morning. Perhaps we do not need an inquiry to find out what happened but a complete ban on the holding of concerts in the Phoenix Park. As someone who grew up and, perhaps, knows every blade of...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: Like my colleagues I also wish our US friends a happy 4 July. Having spent 20 years in the United States, I remember this day very well with wonderful barbecues with a few soft drinks to go along with them and wonderful sunshine. I wonder whether the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government can do something about our 4 July here in Ireland, put a cover over the country...

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Howlin. This is my first opportunity to say a few words in the Seanad in his presence. I welcome Senator O'Donnell's words and her motion. However, I am not sure I agree with the motion or support it, in particular having heard the Minister's response that this is not a sale of the national lottery but a tendering process for the licence. I remember in 1983...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: Senator O'Brien has made reference to the number of Garda stations that will close in the coming years and the cost of providing CCTV security systems in these stations. To what extent will the Department of Justice and Equality save money in that regard? I raise a point made to me by the organisers of the Athy triathlon, TriAthy. This event has been held for the past seven years and...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: Athy has been designated as a RAPID programme town and aside from the positive economic advantages such an event brings to it, it is a key driver of community activism and enhances civil pride. The event has a positive influence-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: Yes, I have, if the Cathaoirleach will bear with me. The event has a positive influence on health, as well as the tourism and social aspects of the town. It is imperative, therefore, that we try to follow the stated objectives of the national task force on obesity in increasing the level of physical activity. This type of sports event does this.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: A justifiable case can be made for the Garda to waive its fee. I call on the Minister to examine the matter before it affects all other amateur sports events taking place in Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: Recently the Taoiseach was quoted as saying that when one hears the name, Crumlin, one thinks of one word, that one word is "children". However, when one hears the name, Mater, one thinks of many words, such as chaos, political incompetence, disaster for children's health. Crumlin hospital is the national referral hospital for seriously ill children from all over Ireland cared for there...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: I echo the sentiments expressed on the new trade relationships that have been formed with China. Last week, I was in the United States and I experienced the transformation in attitude there towards this country. Last year, they were putting us down but this year there was a complete turnaround in attitude by America. A positive image and pride has been restored in this country. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: I thank Senator Harte for his compliments on the documentary, "Man on a Mission", which won an IFTA recently. I was very proud to have done my first documentary in Kenya and witnessed the spirit of those young Kenyan athletes who live in poverty and rather difficult conditions. However, this brings me on to an appalling documentary about bare-knuckle boxing that I saw on television last...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: In the past 24 hours or so, people have communicated with me, given my background in sports, and asked how members of the Traveller community could afford to bet more than £100,000 in cash against one another or drive top of the range cars to fights while supposedly being on social welfare.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: How can RTE justify television licence fees being spent on such documentaries?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: If two cocks were thrown into a pen, animal activists would be out complaining.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2012)

Eamonn Coghlan: Will the Leader call on the Minister for Social Protection to investigate how people are able to afford such luxuries while being in receipt of social welfare payments?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Eamonn Coghlan: On Monday I half expected to read headlines in the Irish newspapers saying Britain conquers Europe. We know about the economic woes in Europe but I am delighted to say it was Fionnuala Britton, representing Ireland in the European Cross Country Championships, who conquered the best Europe had to offer. I pass on our congratulations to Ms Britton, whose mother works in Leinster House, on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Eamonn Coghlan: This week was one of highs and lows for Irish sport. The week of highs was referred to by Senator Paschal Mooney when he said that Mr. Trapattoni's contract had been extended for two years and for God only knows how many million euro. It was a week of lows because the president of the Olympic Council of Ireland resigned from the Olympic task force which was asked to identify opportunities...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Eamonn Coghlan: Yes. I am sure the people who recommended closing the track for health and safety reasons have probably never walked a lap of the track. Sadly, in a month or so we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the GOAL mile at which many thousands of people have raised funds. The UCD authorities have not given answers to the various representatives as to why they have closed the track. I call on...

Seanad: Health Awareness and Physical Fitness: Motion (23 Nov 2011)

Eamonn Coghlan: It is difficult to know how to begin in responding to colleagues' contributions. I wonder whether it is the first time that everybody in the House is in agreement. I particularly welcome the Minister's statement: We must take a more holistic approach to promoting, maintaining and improving rates of active living. By encouraging physical activity and active living from an early age, the...