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Seanad: Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We are discussing an amendment and you have made your point amply. You have not yet heard the Minister's response to that point.

Seanad: Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It does not.

Seanad: Road Transport Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: In another House.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: All the calls for a debate on budgetary matters, the economy, the eurozone and so on are totally understandable. I agree we should have a debate on the ESRI report which shows that the growth rate will decline somewhat as opposed to other forecasts. To be honest, there is such a heavy legislative programme that it will be impossible to have such a debate, in particular in advance of next...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Next year is another matter. I thought those opposite were looking for a debate this year. The important thing in regard to the eurozone, about which we are all so concerned at the moment, is that European Financial Stability Facility is beefed up because as the Taoiseach has pointed out repeatedly, we will have to work with the tools we have rather than plan ahead for something that might...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I wish to support the calls made for two specific debates, one of which should be on the media. Sadly, we are all aware of the many serious transgressions in recent times, where the reputations of innocent people have been tarnished and people have been seriously damaged. I hope these people exercise their legal rights in pursuance of their reputation and that we see the necessary...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I look forward to hearing what the Leader has to say on this. I am sure he will facilitate us on both of these issues as early as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator had a huge discussion and he was totally repetitive.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: That is if the person fails to comply within ten days.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Walsh to continue, without interruption.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The amendment refers to a very specific matter.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We cannot anticipate other costs. We are dealing with amendment No. 10.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am not responsible for any other contributions.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We are concerned with whether, in the opinion of the inspector-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: That is not within the ambit of the amendment. The Senator should stick to the point.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Ó Domhnaill does not have to get into that matter. Does he agree with the opinion of the inspector that the charge should be waived? We are dealing with amendment No. 10.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I do not want the Senator digressing and being repetitive.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator has made that point amply.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator should stick to the amendment which is very specific.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We will hear the Minister in one minute. I want to hear Senator Wilson first.