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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: There are public interest directors, one of whom is related to the Senator.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (21 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Healy Eames without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I agree with my good friend on the other side, Senator Ned O'Sullivan with regard to what he said about Moore Street. As we are all aware, part of that street is a national monument and we would all like to see a suitable memorial there, as outlined by the Senator. I support the call for the Minister, Deputy Deenihan, to come to the House soon with the report from the committee to update us...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I never doubted that Senator O'Brien was taking his job seriously and we are pleased to note that is the case. However, as he and other Senators are well aware, many Ministers have been paired and are travelling on State business. The Leader will respond in due course but this side of the House is doing everything possible to oblige the Opposition. On the Senator's comments on the Governor...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator should not misrepresent the position.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Governor's comments, which I am sure he will amplify, related to the investment market.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: He spoke of getting the market functioning again.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: When one analyses his statement it makes a great deal of sense.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator has good anticipation.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: On the question of speakers on the debate on the stability treaty, which will follow the Order of Business, Fine Gael has submitted between seven and nine speakers and I am sure the Deputy Leader will respond further in this regard. I understand and appreciate Deputy Darragh O'Brien's concern about mortgage arrears, which is shared by all Members. However, it is wrong to state the Government...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: Moreover, the Leader will confirm the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, probably will be in the House shortly to deal with the Finance Bill. In response to the Senator's comments, as I often have stated in this House, I advocate a little bit more caution and less haste in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: The matter is being dealt with-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: -----and the key recommendations are being implemented.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: As the Cathaoirleach would tell Members, they cannot get into individual cases. This is a question of policy and of policy implementation.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: It is a matter that the Government has in hand. It has established a new Cabinet committee, which will meet tomorrow on the very issue. All Members are aware of the Government's commitment to the recommendations of the Keane report. I do not think the Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: As the Deputy Leader will appreciate, I am not anxious to bother her and I am sure the Leader will more fully and comprehensively deal with this issue. Senator Darragh O'Brien should not be overly concerned, as the matter is very much in hand.

Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (14 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: I am pleased to have been present for the contributions of Senators Quinn and Bradford and fully subscribe to the views both Senators expressed so well. The fiscal treaty is a matter of common sense and good housekeeping. We are all conscious of the plight of the country, from which I hope we are slowly but surely recovering. Irish people have instinctively felt part of Europe since we...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: It is unparliamentary.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: They are all spokespersons.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2012)

Paul Coghlan: This morning's newspaper headline that 2,500 people will be asked to leave one banking institution either by voluntary or forced redundancy is frightening. Who decides? Hopefully nothing is happening without proper consultation. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, has been very clear about a proper clearout - which may not be fully completed - at board level and senior management...