Results 7,521-7,540 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan
- Seanad: Appointments to Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art: Statements (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: Regarding the question he asked about this gentleman, I am not saying they are not qualified because I believe those three people are eminently qualified.
- Seanad: Appointments to Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art: Statements (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: I rest my case and say "Well done" to the Minister.
- Seanad: Appointments to Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art: Statements (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: There is no word on the street except what the Senator wants to generate.
- Seanad: Appointments to Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art: Statements (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister to the House and congratulate her on her appointment. I also congratulate her on these two eminent appointments.
- Seanad: Appointments to Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art: Statements (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: Not at all. I am a businessman who is on a board.
- Seanad: Appointments to Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art: Statements (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: That has nothing to do with it.
- Seanad: Appointments to Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art: Statements (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: I compliment the Minister on the balance of skills and experience of these two people that she has read out to us. The concern seems to be only with the gentleman, not with the lady, but this man is already involved in culture, heritage, tourism, the GAA and the Irish language. He is eminently qualified, and I am delighted-----
- Seanad: Appointments to Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art: Statements (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: I am delighted he has commercial experience, because I very much disagree with the appointment of people who just have expertise in a particular area. One must bring balance to a board, because its bottom line is-----
- Seanad: Appointments to Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art: Statements (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: As I know from other spheres, there are bottom lines and other things to be considered in this day and age. This is preferable to appointing someone who has expertise in just one individual area. The Senator should not smile-----
- Seanad: Appointments to Board of Irish Museum of Modern Art: Statements (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: Senator Norris should know that there are already three people on this board. One of them is a senior counsel, one is a former Labour Party councillor and one is a company director. The Senator could well ask about them.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: A great job.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: He never said it. It was explained.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: I was talking about Kerry GAA tactics.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: The Senator needs to examine her own credibility.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: It is good to know the production line is in good order, despite the forecasts and doubts of many, and that "Sam", for the 37th time, will be wintering in the kingdom. It is hard to beat old heads and new tricks.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: I did, imagine, but not for the county. Kieran Donaghy's comment was, "Well Joe Brolly, what do you think of that?" That was Sunday, and we live to fight another day. In the past number of days, many Senators will have received a number of e-mails. One of these was headed Gateway to Revenue - Your Fiscal Activity and informed Senators they were eligible for a tax return of €342.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: I was disappointed. It was only for €342.87. Another e-mail was headed Revenue - Irish Tax and Customs and concerned the method to be used to receive tax refunds. The final e-mail was headed from the Revenue Commissioners and seemed to include its exact logo. It informed Senators they were no longer eligible to receive a tax refund, but should fill out the enclosed form and return...
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: I understand why Senator Mooney advertised his two candidates, aided by Senator Leyden. Mary Hanafin probably does not know who they are.
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: This is the first opportunity to replace the two elected members of the European Parliament. By-elections, by law, must be held within six months of a vacancy arising, so this is normal business. I smiled when the Senator mentioned water charges, with his tongue planted firmly in cheek. He knows well that there are alleviating measures for medical and other reasons, an appeals system and a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)
Paul Coghlan: This Government is not reneging on anything and it is acting quite properly. As has been said, the recovery is under way. Although it may be slow, it is sure. It is better that we are going in that direction when we consider from where we have come.