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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I congratulate our Leader on the election of his son to the historic office of mayor of the ancient city of Waterford and I wish the new mayor well.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: It was reported. I agree with the Leader and with Senator Darragh O'Brien, leader of the Opposition, in regard to their words of caution lest any of us might prejudice any case that might arise from both the Garda inquiries and those of the Director of Public Prosecutions, which I understand are continuing in many cases, regarding the revelations made in these tapes. We must ask why did the...

Seanad: Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Second Stage (20 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 25 June 2013.

Seanad: Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Second Stage (20 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I was often in the House to hear him speak when he led from the benches where Senator Cullinane is now sitting. He did so ably and well in the term when I was there. I am glad to have him back in his current capacity. I have read the speech of the Minister of State and I am sorry I was not in the Chamber. There are too many things going on...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: My goodness, I was taken aback by that announcement. I am trying to let it sink in. I share the concerns expressed by Senator Sean Barrett in regard to the National Pensions Reserve Fund which, as the Senator observed, was intended to cater for a rainy day. It has been raining for quite a while now and we are not out of the woods yet. Everything he said in that regard is true. The fund...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Is not Deputy Lynch here?

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I call Senator Conway and he has five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Daly has never been specific when it was put up to him.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: He needs to put up or shut up. He made a very serious charge today.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: One cannot believe everything one reads in the newspapers.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I did not interrupt Senator Daly when he was speaking.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator made a very serious charge today of illegality. I am not aware of NAMA doing anything illegal. In fact, the recent reports shows how well it has performed thus far on behalf of the taxpayer. That performance has been commented on favourably by the Minister for Finance and others in authority in this country. I am interested to see what rabbit the Senator might pull from the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I am not concerned with what might be written in the newspapers. Senator Daly has filled a lot of space before, but there was nothing to it.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I refer to Senator Mark Daly's ongoing fatwa against NAMA. He has not hit the target once. In fact, he has not substantiated a single charge. In regard to the proposal he has made today, I can only urge the Senator to bring it on.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the points that were made by Senator O'Brien about the Central Bank and the debt pilot scheme. Everything he said was valid and I urge the Leader to take on board the Senator's recommendation, and I second the call for an early debate on that. We are all aware of the suite of options available - there is varying variety that is widely varying with the differing approaches in...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: -----in any way the terms in which medically necessitated terminations may be permitted. I would not like to vote for or support abortion in any shape or form. We must be conscious of the parameters and people are trying their best at Cabinet and I support them but there are lines that are drawn in Article 40 and we must be very respectful.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I am glad to hear Senator Brennan refer to the area around Lough Erne and what will happen, please God. There will be a spotlight on that part of our beautiful country. I add my voice to those who spoke yesterday and again this morning in calling for a debate on tourism. I very much welcome the confirmation from the HSE that it is now in possession of the new hospital in Kenmare, and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I salute Longford in the Visitors Gallery. I agree with my good friend Senator Darragh O'Brien's tribute to the late great Tom Fitzgerald of Dingle. He was a thorough gentleman who never allowed political differences to interfere with friendship, a bit like the good Senators opposite. I had the honour of serving with him on Dingle harbour board for nine years, Kerry County Council for a...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2013)

Paul Coghlan: There is no guillotine.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Mooney can stay here all night if he wishes.