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

Paul Coghlan: I apologise. However, it would appear that the Senators on the other side seem to have someone in mind. They want to keep this very restrictive practice and closed shop. As the Minister has said, there was some effort 12 months ago for seven and now 12 months on for eight. I am not accusing either of the Senators. I accept everybody's bona fides. However, it would appear that perhaps...

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

Paul Coghlan: I agree with the Minister's intention and the thrust of the Bill to widen the pool. He told us yesterday of 22 cases and we must agree with him in the interest of natural justice, equity and fair play trying to break the logjam. He came to office and presumably found a Bill there. He did not design it initially, but may have refined it with his officials. I accept that the Minister is a...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: NAMA operates within the law.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Senator O'Brien, perhaps inadvertently, has given a wrong impression of the Smithwick tribunal because the judge has stated he is satisfied that witnesses will attend. He has gone public on this since.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The report deadline in the motion passed by both Houses can be extended if it proves necessary and this has been made clear by the Minister and accepted by the judge. These are two important clarifications.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am sure this will be helpful to the Leader in responding. I know Senator O'Brien would not intend to mislead the House. I stated it was inadvertent.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister has been with us on many occasions and is probably spending as much time here as in the Dáil. This is his first time here in his capacity as Minister for Defence, however, and he is, therefore, particularly welcome. Unlike my colleague opposite, I like the thrust of the Bill because it opens up matters and provides for the expansion of candidature for the posts of military...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Yes. I would not want to see a closed shop or any restrictive practices creeping in. This would be a considerably retrograde step. As the Minister outlined, the Defence Forces have rightly earned the respect and regard of the people over the years. Around the world, Irish military personnel are widely admired for their outstanding commitment and professionalism. They are highly trained...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: In his contribution.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am surprised Senator Mark Daly continues to misrepresent the Taoiseach's position on NAMA.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I did not interrupt Senator Mark Daly.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We look forward to hearing from Members on the opposite side when they introduce their own legislation on NAMA. The situation on it has been clarified already. For the benefit of some Members, several members from NAMA will attend Leinster House today and several of us will meet them. The categorical assurances given on this matter have been accepted. When those Members opposite present...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Mark Daly continues, however, to misrepresent the situation.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator misrepresented it-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It is very simple. Senator Daly should either put up or shut up.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I was on my feet. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation that he intends to introduce legally binding rules governing the interaction of retailers and suppliers. We are all aware of the allegations in the past of bullying, coercion and how a number of suppliers have been totally beholden to some of the larger multiples in particular. I hope it will finally end the...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I look forward, as I am sure the House does, to the arrival of the Bill on NAMA to which Senator Daly referred. I am sure Senator Daly will have an opportunity to speak on the Bill to assure us that he now accepts fully that there have not been any crooked or sweetheart deals in the past-----

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: -----seeing that we have had such categoric assurances in that regard from the chairman of NAMA-----