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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We have already congratulated Senator Cullinane. I join with my two Kerry colleagues, Senators Sheahan and Daly, in wishing well the good people of Valentia. The visit of Senator Norris and his interest in the subject is welcome. Please God they will overcome the Health Information Quality Authority intervention and the necessary requirements in that regard. I wish them well and hope we...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I support the remarks of Senators Quinn, Mullen and Conway regarding the takeover of the Superquinn group by the Musgrave group. Superquinn is an important network of stores and it is good it will continue in Irish ownership. Its commitment to Irish goods, produce and business is very important. The code of conduct proposed by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am very supportive of what Senator Mac Conghail said, particularly with regard to Killarney House, which is only one little project. It should be something really magnificent, given the beauty of the landscape in which it is placed.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It says something about the level of fraud.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Listening to Senators Mac Conghail and Norris this morning, I felt like a return to Tintern Abbey and Wordsworth country. Then again, we have Muckross Abbey in my part of the world and so perhaps I am not obliged to go that far to enjoy that sort of beautiful landscape, solitude and all that goes with it. However, I support Senator Mac Conghail's call to the Leader to have the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: He has taken a great interest in all matters right across the arts sector.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: No, he will have plenty to say. I really admire him for his interest in some of the specific issues. In particular, I refer to Killarney House, which should be a showpiece but which sadly is a blot on the landscape at present.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It is within the heart of the national park and yet also in the town of Killarney and has the potential to be a huge tourist attraction or cultural and visitor centre. Senator Mac Conghail reminded me of these things this morning and the Minister, Deputy Deenihan, has great plans. I would love him to come to the House to expand on them.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Government, on behalf of the taxpayer, is underwriting the present capital-raising measure required to assist Bank of Ireland. I compliment the Minister for Finance on the strict terms and conditions he has laid down for it to meet. As a colleague said, the State has a 36% equity interest in Bank of Ireland as it stands. Given the lack of investor confidence, if this rights issue is...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Any person in senior management should have been sidelined before now. I have previously raised the issue of the public interest directors to represent that State stake. I believe Bank of Ireland has only two such directors out of ten or 12, which is not adequate and certainly will not be by the time this rights issue is completed. I would like to hear from the Leader when we can have the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: -----to co-operate with the Government and with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, who is doing such a wonderful job, as has been said.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (8 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Now, there will be light thrown on the matter.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (8 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: A closed shop.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (8 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator will have to do so on another amendment.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I will make a brief point. Senator Mullen admitted, in regard to these amendments, that he had contacts but did those contacts declare their interest to him?

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: He might specify that.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Once the Minister has responded, only the proposer can comment further.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I apologise. I did not see the Senator.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I was going to state that the picture had become clearer following the Minister's contribution. Having heard what Senator Mullen had to say, however, I am of the view that a cloud has appeared. I do not understand why those opposite are seeking to reduce the requirement relating to experience from ten years to eight. I believe what the Minister has said in that regard is far preferable in...