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- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: It has some very solid people.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: Absolutely.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: The painting dwarfs the President's portrait, which is a very fine portrait.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: As Senator Feighan has said, it is interesting to note that yesterday in the House of Lords, the British Government suffered a major reverse on an amendment to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19. The Lords quite rightly pointed out the benefits of a customs union after Britain leaves the European Union. The Senator referred to the outcome of the vote, which was carried by 348 to...
- Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting and Social Media Regulation: Statements (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: Forgive me for interrupting but I should point out that Members should exercise restraint in making their contributions and should not stray into the merits or details of any cases currently before the courts or into matters that could directly encroach upon the functions of the courts.
- Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting and Social Media Regulation: Statements (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that the Senator is making his case but we are dealing with statements on public service broadcasting and social media regulation.
- Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting and Social Media Regulation: Statements (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: I do not wish to go into the deal.
- Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting and Social Media Regulation: Statements (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: I know but the Chair must be careful.
- Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting and Social Media Regulation: Statements (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: This is about public service broadcasting.
- Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting and Social Media Regulation: Statements (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: I know you are not.
- Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting and Social Media Regulation: Statements (19 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: I think we should avoid it.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: I have received notice from Senator Catherine Noone of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to amend section 49 of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 to allow doctors who have graduated, or completed an internship, outside of the EU access to the trainee specialist division accredited by the Medical Council. I have also received notice from Senator Máire Devine of...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Qualifications Recognition (18 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: The next item is in the name of Senator Máire Devine. There is no sign of her. Perhaps we will move on to the matter being raised by Senator Kevin Humphreys as it is being answered by the same Minister of State. We will take his Commencement matter now.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social and Affordable Housing (18 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: Would the Senator be kind enough to wait? I am obliged to take Senator Devine's matter now. I had to take Senator Humphreys' matter out of turn in her absence. Senator Devine is very welcome.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Deer Culls (18 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for taking this matter on behalf of his colleague, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Madigan. This situation speaks for itself and has led to a lot of recent publicity because there is an increase in comment, and more importantly, concern among residents and the general public. Deer populations have greatly increased...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Deer Culls (18 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am delighted to hear his remarks towards the end regarding the work with Kerry County Council and the scheme of works it is preparing. I accept there always has been culling of old and infirm animals, I refer to the native red deer primarily, which has been important but it is now necessary to do more. There are over 200 deer at Knockreer...
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: Please, Senator, the Leader is anxious to conclude.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: The Senator is right. It is not a level playing field.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)
Paul Coghlan: I believe we all find it intolerable that anyone could steer or attempt to steer a public company in favour of a select few shareholders, rather than in the interests of all, as required under company law. It is clear from what we already know that there has been a major data breach regarding the 19 so-called persons of interest. These 19 people with links to Independent News and Media,...