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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: That is respect for democracy.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: They have their own difficulties

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator should know that this is a matter for the Garda Commissioner.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Let us end on that happy note.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Some place other than Ashbourne.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I listened carefully to Senator MacSharry on the matter of the gardaí. I am sure he will agree that his party's Dáil spokesperson, Deputy Niall Collins, to whom I listened earlier on the radio, was quite measured on the matter. This is a matter for the Commissioner. It is a disciplinary matter. As Senator MacSharry's Dáil colleague stated, an apology was in order. Any further comment...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister is doing well overall. He is very steady.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: And the CAP proposals.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Others behind me are more knowledgeable and may speak further on this matter. On the proposal regarding the microchipping of dogs to make owners more careful, it is a matter where the numbers are on the rise. We all have heard of incidents where the problem is out of control. I am familiar with some of the fouling that goes on in the national parks and other public places. This is an area...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Not like some other-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: We never heard about that mobile phone.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: One of the most pleasant functions to have taken place in the House occurred yesterday when many of us saluted the great stalwart, Jimmy Walsh, in the private dining room. I salute the fine words spoken by colleagues in tribute to Jimmy. Yesterday's function was proper, correct, fitting and very nice. It was ably chaired by Fionnan Sheahan who was a wonderful master of ceremonies. Stephen...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: What brotherly love on the Cooley Peninsula.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: This is a huge gain for the nation and I would like to thank the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan, for ensuring that this work was allowed to continue. When the first plan was published by the then Minister, former Deputy Noel Dempsey, in 1990, I welcomed it enthusiastically. Indeed, plans were made even before then. I have been campaigning and championing...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the success of plans to restore and recreate the historical 18th century layout of the front of Killarney House, which is the former seat of the Earls of Kenmare and was known as Kenmare House. There is a plan for gardens and ornamental grounds covering approximately 35 acres. The plan is very extensive and involved an archaeological survey and, in particular, trial trenching in...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2013 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Are you dropping your opposition, Senator?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2013 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Recommendation No. 16 has been ruled out of order as it involves a potential charge on the people.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2013 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Recommendation No. 18 has been ruled out of order on the basis that it involves a potential charge on the people.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2013 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Recommendation No. 7 in the name of Senator Reilly is out of order because it involves a potential charge on the people.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2013 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Recommendations Nos. 8 to 13, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.