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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: ----- the Taoiseach merely referred to things he had heard.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: He asked and he hoped that NAMA-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: ----- would be on top of the situation and he clearly accepted that it is.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I respectfully ask the Leader that this serious matter be referred to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, which is the place for it.

Seanad: Proposed Legislation (15 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I join the Cathaoirleach and Senator Tom Sheahan in welcoming the Minister whom I thank him for the glad tidings of which I know him to be the bearer. As the Cathaoirleach is aware, this is not the first time I have spoken in the Chamber on this matter. I did so many times during the previous Seanad. I compliment all those to whom Senator Sheahan referred on their efforts in this regard....

Seanad: Proposed Legislation (15 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We are very grateful to the Minister.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I wish to share my time with Senator Michael D'Arcy.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Like other colleagues, I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I thank him for his forbearance in listening to this and look forward to hearing his contribution. In line with colleagues, I very much welcome this motion, which is practical, useful and ties in totally with the aims, goals and objectives of all of us in this new Seanad. It is in line with every Member's view and...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Leader's indication that he will allow time for tributes to the late Deputy Brian Lenihan who, as Minister, was always very attentive to his duty in this House and treated everybody with great kindness and courtesy. It is important to note the categorical assurance from the chairman of the National Asset Management Agency, Mr. Frank Daly, at the meeting of the British-Irish...

Seanad: Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State and wish her well in her office. Amendment No. 2 is related to amendment No. 1. Is it agreed that they should be discussed together? Agreed.

Seanad: Water Charges: Motion (8 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes the commitments in the programme for Government to: — introduce a fair funding model to deliver clean and reliable water, and — establish a new State owned water utility company to take over responsibility from the separate local authorities for Ireland's water infrastructure and to...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I never broke the rules in my life.

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator must wind up now.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (8 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the announcement regarding the new Independent group. Its establishment will be to the benefit of the House. It is being led by Senator van Turnhout and, while I do not know if it will have a Whip, I look forward to working with whoever is nominated for that position. The seven Senators make a formidable group, perhaps even the magnificent seven. I was disturbed to hear Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am delighted by the appointment of Senator O'Keeffe as the Labour Party Whip in the House. As far as I am concerned, it gives a welcome new meaning to "burden sharing".

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I endorse Senator Bacik's words-----

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We will come back on track soon. I endorse Senator Bacik's call for a debate on the economy to include the banking sphere, NAMA and the National Treasury Management Agency, NTMA. The scope is wide and could also include the role of the credit controller, Mr. John Trethowan, who is a wonderful individual. I had a preliminary chat with the Leader on this subject, although I intend to discuss...

Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I thank all the speakers. There were many worthwhile contributions and good ideas, all of which are welcome. We had the opportunity to welcome and hear the Minister, Deputy Leo Varadkar, and I now welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, who, unfortunately, we will not have the opportunity to hear speak today, although I had hoped we would. We tabled an upbeat motion on tourism...