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Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Cathaoirleach met a number of its members who particularly thanked him for the honour of being able to debate here as they appreciated it very much.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Yes. Will the Deputy Leader in early course allow an hour for statements on the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly and the progress made by the body? A lot of worthwhile suggestions were made at yesterday's meeting and I shall mention two of them. One involves, as the Taoiseach said yesterday, our nearest neighbour and closest ally. A suggestion was made during a debate here that we...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: We do so much trade with our nearest neighbour but more can be done. It was a useful suggestion and, equally, was the suggestion of a part exchange programme of personnel in the Civil Service. Some of the experts that spoke to us, particularly Seán O'Driscoll this morning, referred to a "silo" mentality where 15 Departments who are on the one team somehow do not communicate with one...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator likes to be told he is out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Leyden is totally out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Leyden is making the case for his own time on RTE.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator is over time and out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator's party appointed the board of RTE.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That smacks of a cartel.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I completely agree with that suggestion.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: That is why I mention it.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: As our President said, we should not be flailing around in negativity. We should be positive.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I particularly like the "Forget Me Not" slogan from the young people of Davis College, Summerhill. I commend that to the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: EU Presidency: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I was to delighted to hear the Minister of State being as comprehensive as ever.

Seanad: EU Presidency: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator has spoken already, as the Leas-Cathaoirleach reminded us.

Seanad: EU Presidency: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I remind the Minister of State that in a previous Irish Presidency some of the best showcases of Ireland took place in the heart of the national park at Muckross House, which is available. I mention this to the Minister of State because I have no doubt she will bear it in mind. She has said they are anxious that the leaders will see the country. I make this proposal to her because there is...

Seanad: EU Presidency: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: It is much more than that; County Kerry also has a European connection.

Seanad: EU Presidency: Statements, Questions and Answers (Resumed) (10 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Muckross House is the property of the State and its citizens.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 May 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator O'Brien has raised three items. He knows well the question of mortgage arrears is high on the Government's agenda and is still being worked on. We will hear the Deputy Leader in a few minutes. I think we will have the Minister in the House next week.