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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I am dealing with this matter now and not the groceries order.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Coghlan: There is a more general point which is sad and reflects badly on us as a society. I am sure that Senator Norris has witnessed it because he often walks through the streets of Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I have a question for the Leader. I refer to the behaviour, conduct and the manners of these young people on the streets of our towns, and not only on O'Connell Street about which Senator Sheahan spoke recently. One finds it around St. Stephen's Green or anywhere, and I witnessed it myself recently. It is shocking that these people, young boys and girls who look no older than 15 or 16...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Citizens should be able to ring a telephone line to immediately report these people whenever they observe them engaging such behaviour and have these citizens, these young people, lifted off the streets.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I support Senator Landy's call which is also supported by Senator Mullins, that the Leader arrange a debate in due course on the future of broadcasting in Ireland. Everyone in this House and in the other House is aware of the public service contribution of the local radio stations. We all know the value of the local radio stations which reach out to every parish and every community in their...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Paul Coghlan: All politics is local. I do not have a conflict of interest as my interests are always declared fully in this House as Senators know, particularly from contributions I have made on the matter in the previous Seanad. We are all agreed that it is a matter of levelling the playing pitch. I strongly support that call from Senator Landy. I was very sorry yesterday that I missed these good...

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That was just their Fine Gael line.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I compliment the Leas-Chathaoirleach, the Cathaoirleach and the Leader on this historic and memorable day, as arranged. It was a wonderful event and, as has been noted, was very good for the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I compliment the Cathaoirleach and the Leader on the historic and memorable event that was held today. It was a wonderful event that as has been said was very good for the House. I compliment the Leader and all the group leaders for their wonderful contributions. I look forward, as I am sure do other Members, to a future day when we will have the First Minister, Mr. Robinson, and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator MacSharry's concern for distressed home owners is understandable and is shared by everyone on all sides of the House. I remind him that the Bill to be published tomorrow is a Dáil Bill. Although I appreciate his comments, he might need to discuss the timing of its passage with his party's Whip in the Lower House. A number of its measures to assist people in distress are welcome....

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister to the House for this important debate. It is part of our make-up and psyche that we all share such an enthusiasm for the arts. Our cultural institutions are of major importance to our national heritage. I have great time for the Independent Senators and salute everything Senator Fiach Mac Conghail has done in the Abbey Theatre. The Abbey has put on great shows over...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I am sure the Senator did. I must apologise to the Senator as I missed the beginning of his contribution. There was something of a cock-up with regard to the starting time but perhaps that was my fault. It certainly was not that of the Senator. I have no doubt the Senator made some good points. However, I revert to basics. I do not wish to labour this point because the Minister's heart...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That point is very much respected.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (27 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (27 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Perhaps I do not mix in the right social circles either or travel through the wrong railway stations. Perhaps it is simply my macular oedema but I have not seen the so-called offensive advertisements yet and neither, as Senator Norris will know well, am I going to bully, try to bully or try to colonise-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Senator and I appreciate his comment. Like the rest of the Senators I find abortion abhorrent. Like the rest of the Members, I condemn forced abortions in China and wherever else they take place. We are all anti killing and the taking of life, so I would expect, as has been said in the Chamber, that any debate on the subject would be reasonable and rational. Personally, I...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Look at what happened in Cavan. Please be reasonable.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Support is always welcome.