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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I join colleagues in wishing Senator John Gilroy every success with his book launch this evening. Hopefully, sales will take off. I am looking forward to obtaining a copy and reading it.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Obviously, yes, that goes without saying. I genuinely wish him well and I have discussed it with him already. I will discuss something with the Cathaoirleach that he might be interested in.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I join Senator Ó Murchú in his remarks about the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, and the so-called battle site on Moore Street. The Minister has handled it very sensitively but I am fearful of the part of the proposal involving a committee. It could become a talking shop, which is unnecessary at this stage. I would rather people such as the...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I respect what the Minister of State is saying. I have great time for the Attorney General, who offered contrary advice to the Government. The Government felt obliged to take that advice. In view of the matters being put into the public arena, it is preferable to have a full seven judge court examine all aspects in full detail. If there is doubt, it will be removed or referred back to the...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Yes.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: l thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and ask him to let me know when I have two minutes left. I welcome the Minister of State again. I thank him for his attendance and the work he has put into the matter. I approach the Bill from a pro-life standpoint. As has often been said, this is a complex and sensitive issue about which one needs to remain calm and avoid division while respecting...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State. May I say a few words?

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: As Members are aware, a most unfortunate and sad freak accident occurred in Killarney over the weekend. I refer of course to the sad passing of that most genial businessman, James Gleeson, in the heart of Killarney town. I also wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy towards his wife, Grace, son Eoin, brother Donagh and sister Maureen. He was a much loved, well liked and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I thought Senator Norris's mother was a FitzPatrick from Laois.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I remind the Leader of the concern many people have about the future of the IFSC and the banks, about which I spoke about here some time ago. I know a number of the banks are, unfortunately, winding down. I am talking about foreign-owned banks. I am worried about competition but there is a much more immediate threat reported in The Irish Times this morning. It concerns a radical new plan...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I am beginning to believe that the good weather is having some adverse effects on a number of colleagues. It is unsettling to see Senator Darragh O'Brien so upset each morning, particularly when there is no need for it. The Senator has a cordial relationship with the Leader and I am sure the leaders of the groups could, by means of a brief chat, agree everything - timeframes, etc. -...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I am coming to it. I just want to refer to the Smithwick tribunal, about which everyone should be quite pleased because all of the witnesses have been heard and the public hearings have been brought to a conclusion.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: The report will be forthcoming within months and we can debate it then. I do not, therefore, see the need for a debate to be held at this point. We should have a chat about the matter. I do like to converse with Senator O'Brien.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I encourage Senator O'Brien, the Leader and the leaders of the other groups to have a chat about the matter. I am happy to facilitate everyone at any time.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: A Leas-Chathaoirligh, with respect to the speaker in possession, he upset Members. There was a call for a quorum. I must confess I was not paying attention, but I believe it was caused by remarks, inadvertent or otherwise, by Senator MacSharry and he should withdraw them.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: He has apologised. I am sorry. My apologies.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Like Senator Bacik I welcome tomorrow's debate on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, but unlike her I do not see the church as interfering or dictating but merely having its say like everyone else, to which it is perfectly entitled. Everyone deserves to be heard. I know that some people on both sides of the argument are an annoyance and a total bloody nuisance, if I may say so....

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Of course that is a matter for the President, and I said that. There will be more of that anon in tomorrow's debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: It is not, with respect. There is due process in this country. This is a constitutional little republic. We will not do anything rash like that. There will not be thousands of people put out of their homes.