Results 5,361-5,380 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Sometimes coming events cast their shadows afore.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: I wish to raise a national issue, namely, our premier national park.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Where is that?
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Yes, I thank the Senator. I am delighted that the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ring, will soon open Killarney House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Last year the beautiful gardens and grounds were opened and new visitors are welcome. We have a problem with the rhododendron because it is an invasive species. More resources are needed to tackle the problem, particularly in the Glena, Mangerton and Torc mountain areas. On the question of the deer population, there have been some unfortunate accidents due to deer clashing with cars, etc....
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: The Cathaoirleach never lost it. On the question of staffing, the number of rangers has been reduced from nine to four. That number must be increased. There is a certain cull needed of old and infirm deer, particularly red deer. No-one wants the population of native red deer to be greatly reduced. However, old and inform animals must be removed from the deer population, and maybe a few...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Perhaps the debate could deal with other national parks also. We could encompass the lot. I would welcome that.
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (22 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State. I call on the Senator proposing the Bill, Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell, to speak. She has 12 minutes.
- Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (22 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Members cannot criticise individual sentences. Comments should be general in nature.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: That will be tomorrow.
- Seanad: Recent Education Announcements: Statements (21 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, to the House.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Joint Sitting with Joint Committee on European Union Affairs
First Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr. Frans Timmermans: Discussion (21 Feb 2017) Paul Coghlan: Vice President Timmermans is very welcome, and it is good to hear his views. My questions are largely tied in with those of the previous few speakers. We feel very European, as opposed to the British. However, as has been said, we have such a tie-in and connection with them, in respect of people and trade, with both the North and Britain, that we cannot ignore them, whether we like it or...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Feb 2017)
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 Transport, Tourism and Sport to appoint a representative from Clare County Council to the board of the Shannon Group to facilitate an input from the local community. I have also received notice from Senator...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (16 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: The Minister is welcome.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (16 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: He is a former father of the House.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (16 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister. Hopefully, he will be coming in to us for a long time to come. I thank Senator Conway.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Animal Disease Controls (16 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: I cannot allow the Senator to continue.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Animal Disease Controls (16 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: I cannot allow the Senator to continue, but he can converse with the Minister of State in private.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: We cannot foresee what evidence will be given. We should not be going into the detail the Senator-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2017)
Paul Coghlan: Some Senators have macular edema but that is neither here nor there.