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Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator has made his point.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: In view of the special nature of today I appeal to the Leader to keep his response very much to the point. He does not have to give his usual great detail.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: Order, please. The Leader knows the rest of the business we have today.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I hope I am impartial at all times.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I did not say the Leader could not respond to everybody.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: Two amendments have been proposed to the Order of Business. Senator Rose Conway-Walsh has moved: "That a debate with the Minister for Health on the matters which have come to light in relation to screening for cervical cancer be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Leader. The amendment is withdrawn by leave of the House. Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill has moved an amendment: "That No. 19abe taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that he is agreeable to accepting the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Local Government Accountability Bill 2018: First Stage (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Local Government Accountability Bill 2018: First Stage (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Seventh Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Máire Devine from membership of the Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs at her own request and has appointed Senator Fintan Warfield in substitution for her. The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Máire Devine from membership of the Select Committee on the Future of Mental Health...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (1 May 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Tánaiste.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Commissioner Phil Hogan (26 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: It is good to have the Commissioner back again for a second time in Seanad Éireann and particularly to have this update he has given us at such a crucial time in our history. To have someone at the nerve centre with all of this Brexit uncertainty is vitally important in ensuring the Irish position is to the fore and is not overlooked. No doubt Mrs. May will refine and update her...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Union Enlargement: Discussion (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I join the Chairman in welcoming the schoolchildren from Beaufort.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I have received notice from Senator Tim Lombard that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the budget and the timescale for the roll-out of the schools summer works scheme 2018. I have also received notice from Senator Michelle Mulherin of the following matter:The need...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Supported Residential Accommodation Provision (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly. I call Senator Mulherin.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: There is an interesting piece in The Irish Timestoday by Ms Diane Dodds, MEP, of the Democratic Unionist Party. I must say it is rather contradictory.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I am sorry.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: All this machinery is rather confusing and-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: If I am that awkward, forgive me.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: It might be my macular edema. I am trying to focus.