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

Paul Coghlan: I join others in welcoming the delegation. I wish the officials well in their operations on behalf of the taxpayer. I accept, as I believe every member of the committee does, that they are operating within the law, but they will be aware of what some Members in these Houses allege to the contrary under privilege. The agency experienced one obvious blatant breach of confidentiality through...

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

Paul Coghlan: Mr. McDonagh can assure us that the agency has been as transparent as possible within the law. Some members of the media seem to be favourably disposed to reporting the agency's detractors and their more outlandish allegations. How do the officials handle the necessary rebuttals? How many hotels are on the agency's books because of defaulting on loans? Mr. McDonagh will be aware of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Leyden lost it with his outburst against the Minister and he did his argument no favours. The Leas-Chathaoirleach was quite correct to ask him to reflect and I am sure he, being an honourable man, will do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Regarding Senator Thomas Byrne's comments on the Smithwick tribunal, it is well documented that vital new information became available from the PSNI and another source. In addition, a key witness became ill. He stopped giving evidence for more than one hour a day and his evidence was spread over a period.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator was rather blunt and he wronged the Minister. There is an exchange of correspondence and I have not seen it.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Byrne is incorrect. The Minister was not aware, no more than Judge Smithwick, of the availability of the new information. Let us be calm about the matter. Words will be spoken about it later. We must be even-handed and the tribunal is conducting important work very well.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: New information emerged.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sugar Beet Industry (18 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: We are all mindful of the serious threat we face today at the summit in Brussels given the recent views expressed by the German, Finnish and Dutch finance Ministers. They sought to block or back track on the solemn agreement made in June that sovereign debt and bank debt should be decoupled. It was specifically agreed that the vicious circle between the two should be broken and that...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: We are all mindful of the serious threat we face today at the summit in Brussels given the recent views expressed by the German, Finnish and Dutch finance Ministers. They sought to block or back track on the solemn agreement made in June that sovereign debt and bank debt should be decoupled. It was specifically agreed that the vicious circle between the two should be broken and that...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Darragh O'Brien is right to draw attention to the growing mortgage arrears crisis. In fairness and in light of the remarks of the Secretary General of the Department of Finance, where he called for the banks to provide workable solutions and to show more forbearance, particularly for families suffering unemployment, we can now expect action. In addition, of course, the Central Bank...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The proposed Narrow Water bridge project is tremendous, should be welcomed universally and will provide a huge boost for tourism in the region. I note some wonderful statistics have been trotted out here today within one or two hours of the publication of the report on local government by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan. I too look forward to...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Has he not included all of them?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I would look forward to the detail in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: It is correct. I look forward to discussing this matter with my esteemed colleague, Senator Darragh O'Brien, and listening to his contribution because I understood the proposals encompassed all of the aforementioned recommendations.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: No, but I would welcome such a debate and look forward to contributing to it whenever the Leader will hold it.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Authoritatively.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That is pure speculation at this stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I will refer the question of the Wind Turbines Bill 2012 to the Leader. Senator Martin Conway raised this afternoon's meeting of the Croke Park agreement implementation body. We call on all concerned to make genuine efforts as we all want progress. Senator Conway is also concerned about the taxi industry and he will be able to pursue the points he raised with the Minister of State, Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Of course. I note what the Senator said with regard to appropriate signage. It is good that it will go up shortly because, as she stated, it will be very helpful for the Gathering.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Brennan spoke about the world handball championships in Dublin which are an important event. He is concerned about Dundalk as is Senator Landy, and I fully share their views in this regard. Senator MacSharry is concerned about allowances for public servants, in particular those on the front line. He agrees with the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, on kite flying, as do I. The Leader has...