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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: There is no question of Northern Ireland being used as a bargaining chip in the negotiations, but some form of customs union will be necessary. I believe she understands that, judging by the later part of her article. No one wants to contemplate a collapse and a no-deal situation. She misrepresents many of the statements from the Oireachtas as being an ultimatum, which is not our...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: Mr. Davis has an able team as well. I am not referring to him personally. Teams from both sides are working full time in Brussels. To Ms Dodds and all of the DUP, I say that we all must be patient. Ireland cannot negotiate. We are a part of the EU, so we are locked in on that side, but of course we want to maintain our North-South and east-west relationships.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Andrew Doyle.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2018)

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

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister wishes to make a brief statement about Report Stage that will be taken next Tuesday.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: In accordance with the Order of the House today the Seanad stands adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow morning so Members can all have tea. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (24 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I have received notice from Senator Martin Conway that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing, Environment and Local Government to consider putting in place a redress scheme to provide financial support to home purchasers who now find that their property was not properly constructed and is...

Seanad: Visit of Australian Delegation (24 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: Before I call on Senator Conway, I am sure Members of the House will wish to join with me in welcoming Mr. Geoff Howard, Member of the State Parliament of Victoria, Australia, and currently deputy chair of its rural and regional committee. He is accompanied by H.E. Mr. Richard Andrews, the ambassador of Australia to Ireland. On my own behalf and on behalf of all my colleagues in Seanad...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: And she won it in a good county. I thank Senator Boyhan and call Senator Conway-Walsh.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I am sorry to have missed them myself. I had prior engagement. I sent my apology.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: As the Senator knows, the Cathaoirleach has made his ruling regarding this matter. It is not for me to second-guess him but I understand that the matter will be dealt with in a substantive way at the next meeting of the CPP. We must let it rest there for the moment.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: There is a lot of injury time.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: Will the Leader confirm that No. 2 will be taken on the conclusion of No. 1?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: It is a very heavily populated area.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Commemorative Events (19 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister of State and Senator Colm Burke.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Long-Term Illness Scheme (19 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to the House.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Long-Term Illness Scheme (19 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Byrne might wish to ask a supplementary question.

Seanad: Message from Dáil (19 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: Dáil Éireann passed the Vehicle Registration Data (Automated Searching and Exchange) Bill 2018 on 18 April 2018, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: That might be a good thing.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Norris understands me.