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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Leader. Senator Humphreys has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Health or the Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for disability issues on resourcing for St. Joseph's nursing home for dementia patients-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I am reading the amendment as it was submitted.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Humphreys wants the debate to be taken today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Is that acceptable?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Is it agreed that the amendment is withdrawn? Agreed.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Breen, and call on him to address the House on the report of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee entitled, Report on Small and Medium Sized Businesses in Ireland.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: It was my honour in my role as Leas-Chathaoirleach to chair the proceedings of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee on SMEs, ably assisted by our excellent rapporteur. I welcome the Minister of State for this important debate. I acknowledge the work he is undertaking to bring about improvements in this challenging brief. I specifically acknowledge the input of the Minister of State at...

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: It was fortunate to survive the crash.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator has a while to go yet.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: We all have connections with Dublin, whether we like it or not.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Unfortunately, I was just going to say that in accordance with the Order of Business, I am required to call the Minister of State to conclude at 5.54 p.m., which is squeezing Senator Feighan.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I thank Senator Feighan for his understanding. We are caught with the 6 p.m. deadline.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I call on the Minister of State to respond and wind up.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister of State whose words of wisdom are very much appreciated. I got some ideas that I intend to discuss further with the rapporteur. I believe we can have another follow-up, if I may say so. I thank everyone again. I will call on the Leader in a moment. I thank not only the rapporteur and the committee but especially our secretary, Bridget Doody, who is essential....

Seanad: Report of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Statements (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: He was very good.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Tá Coiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus na nOileán tar éis breathnú ar an ordú seo a leanas a chríochnú: Na Rialacháin um Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 (Comhlachtaí Poiblí) 2019.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (6 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: Dáil Éireann has passed on 6 November 2019 the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018, considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment Bill) 2019 on 6 November...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I have received notice from Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to make a statement on the planned closure of ParentStop support services in County Donegal. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Family Support Services (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Zappone. I call Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Family Support Services (5 Nov 2019)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister is welcome from the Lower House.