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Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: We all know how selective Senator Daly is capable of being in regard to who he represents. In any event, I shall not pursue the issue further. The Senator mentioned the Belfast Agreement and talks taking place today. I wish the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste, Prime Minister Cameron, Secretary of State Villiers and others the very best in seeking to reach an agreement. So far agreement has...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: We dealt with the section yesterday and the Opposition voted against the section.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Yes, and I will allow people to comment. I will not infringe on anybody's rights so the Cathaoirleach need not worry. I want to answer some of the points made by my good friends opposite yesterday, and by Senator Cullinane and his colleagues as well. Perhaps Senator Cullinane did not mention it and instead it was his colleagues. I shall leave the issue at that for the moment.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Any time.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: We do not need their propaganda.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: He is a member.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I am glad I am not on those Indian takeaways as I would run out of road.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: A glass of wine is difficult enough to deal with. I am somewhat surprised by Senator O'Brien's comments on the Seanad reform working group because there are some excellent people on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I am sure the Taoiseach thinks the world of him. He is the Leader of the Opposition. Perhaps he should ask whether his party leader has been consulted.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: It looks to me like this is an all-party effort.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator should consult Deputy Martin.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: No, although I met him at a funeral the other day.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: No, I just wanted to make those points. The Taoiseach will work through the Leader. As Senator Norris indicated, there are some excellent people on the review group.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I was going to be all-encompassing and say they are all excellent people.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Like others, I very much welcome the announcement regarding the Waterford Crystal workers. This is wonderful news and it will be a great boost to the local economy as we approach Christmas. I also welcome the publication of the draft media merger guidelines, which are available for public consultation until 22 January. They have been prepared under the Competition and Consumer Protection...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: I am delighted there was a such a useful debate last night on homelessness and I commend Senator Craughwell on raising the matter. As Senator Bacik said, the best thing we can all do is wish that constructive proposals will be made that can be put into action arising out of the meeting later in which the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will be involved. We will...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: All the people who have taken up jobs are adding greatly to our economic recovery. I acknowledge we have a long way to go but we are going in the right direction and I welcome very much the initiatives on housing by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2014)

Paul Coghlan: This will mean more construction jobs and so on, which will aid the economic recovery further. We have to be patient for a little while. My good friend, Senator Paschal Mooney, referred to an opinion poll today. He should remember these polls, which are published frequently, are merely snapshots on a particular day. He does not know if all the people consulted will even vote in a general...