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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Absolutely. He should make amends before people go to the polls. In line with other colleagues, including Senator Norris, I call on him to do so before Saturday as it is a very important referendum. In regard to family planning clinics, which was touched on again today, nobody should have anything to fear, as Senator Ó Murchú said, from the carrying out of a proper and fair investigation....

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Paul Coghlan: He is a national figure.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Leas-Chathaoirleach has been most tolerant today. I welcome the appointment of Pat Spillane as the new chairman of the commission of the economic development of rural areas. We all know Mr. Spillane very well and I am confident that he has the energy, passion and drive to do an excellent job in this important role for rural Ireland. A lot has been said today regarding malpractice in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of AIB: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Is AIB ahead on the lending?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of AIB: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Is some of it restructuring?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of AIB: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: When will the restructuring process be complete?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of AIB: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: He might not get the forgiveness he is looking for.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of AIB: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome Mr. Duffy and his colleagues and thank them for their honest and open approach in trying to rebuild the business which has been tarnished as well as damaged. I wish to corroborate what was said in that it is open to any of us to get in touch with AIB. I did so and I am grateful because a case in south Kerry was solved to my satisfaction. I accept what was said about staff. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of AIB: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of IBRC: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome Mr. Dukes and the team from IBRC. It was good to hear their report. We are aware of the high profile litigation in England, but perhaps IBRC is only a witness in that. We understand that decision is to be appealed. In how many other cases is IBRC involved, if any? If there are other cases, how significant are they or how much of the remaining loan book is exposed? With regard...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of IBRC: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I have finished. I will always abide by the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Operations and Functioning of IBRC: Discussion (31 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That was not a comment but a question. I was asking about the relationship between IBRC people acting on an agency basis and NAMA and about advising NAMA on how to proceed with receivers.

Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Statements (25 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The time has concluded.

Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Statements (25 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton, to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I have welcomed, in common with others, the tremendous project that will be the Narrow Water bridge at Cooley and it was great to hear my esteemed friend and colleague, Senator Brennan, extol the glory of the Cooley Peninsula and that general area. He was so enthusiastic about it he obviously regards it, probably properly so, as the Killarney of the north east.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: When it comes to iconic projects, one must think of the beautiful restoration-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Leas-Chathaoirleach is familiar with it. He is a frequent visitor who is always welcome. What is happening at Killarney House is unbelievable and I invite all the Members to see it for themselves. It is truly an iconic tourism project. We have this beautiful house both in the town and in Killarney National Park, the home of the former Earls of Kenmare, the Brown family, and John...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Functions of NAMA: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Functions of NAMA: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: It is neither put up nor shut up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Role and Functions of NAMA: Discussion (24 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: It is Bank of Scotland.