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Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: We were delighted to have Mr. Kearney.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: On behalf of the committee, I thank all witnesses for their contributions this morning. This session has been informative and productive. We have all learned much from the witnesses' insights and observations. Full account will be taken of today's discussions when the draft report is being prepared. All copies of the final report will be sent to all contributors.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: To the second session of today's proceedings, I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Michael D'Arcy, Mr. Gary Tobin, assistant secretary in the Department of Finance, Dr. Eoin O'Dell, associate professor at the school of law, Trinity College, Dublin, and Ms Hazel Tunney, qualified Irish and European trademark and design attorney. From Bishopstown community...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister of State is always welcome back.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister of State. His contribution was very helpful and clarified a few matters. I call on Doctor Eoin O'Dell from the school of law in Trinity College.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I understand three contributors from Bishopstown community school, Mr. Alain Newstead, Mr. John Cottrell and Ms Denise Dowling, wish to share time. The witnesses may make a brief presentation each and I understand Irish Sign Language interpretation will be provided.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Before calling on the next speaker, I recognise the presence in the Gallery of the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, Senator Denis O'Donovan. We are also joined by Conal Kearney, one of our presenters this morning, and by the other members of Bishopstown community school. They are very welcome.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I thank all the witnesses for their interesting submissions. Since we are operating under a time constraint, I ask Members and witnesses to keep their contributions brief and to the point.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: There was no question in any of that but it was a good Second Stage speech.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: We are happy with where he is and do not want him back.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I am sure that will be one of the outcomes of our consultation.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: We are all clear on it now.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Does the Minister of State favour the issuing of guidelines instead?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Mark Daly might like to wind up the debate.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I ask Senator McFadden to forgive me. I should have acknowledged her earlier. I did not know whether she had a question but I understand she is here in the absence of Senator Jerry Buttimer, who is a member of the committee and who sent his apologies to us.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: What a trio.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: Does anyone wish to make a closing comment?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Status, Treatment and Use of the National Anthem (5 Dec 2017)

Paul Coghlan: On behalf of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, I thank the delegates for their contributions. The session has been very informative and productive and we have learned a lot from the insights and observations of the delegates. Full account will be taken of the discussion when the draft report is being prepared. Copies of the final report will be sent to all delegates. Before...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I join with all my colleagues in congratulating our good friend and Father of the House on his 30 years and seven months. It is a great record. Senator Paddy Burke will be trying to catch up with him. He mentioned the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. I did not realise the Cathaoirleach was the Holy Ghost.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Paul Coghlan: I wish himself and Senator Paddy Burke well too. I hope that Senator Norris will be here for many years to come and I hope to spend a few years here myself with him. We are all willing to serve. There have been many stories about David. Senator Paddy Burke told me a good one about times past when turf was being brought up to that big house Senator Norris is maintaining on North Great...