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Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am coming to that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am making a practical commentary on the current position.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Paul Coghlan: It was right that public interest directors be appointed. However, I wonder if those that were appointed over a year ago were subject to regulatory capture, that is, whether they were captured by management. I wonder if they went to sleep at the wheel. They are the people who should have been working on behalf of all of us. The Leader can confirm that there is no question of committees of...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I, too, agree with some of the comments made by Senator O'Toole, particularly on the corporation tax rate and the distraction caused at European level by the French and, perhaps, German tactics. The Taoiseach has been consistent in his approach to safeguarding the best interests of the country and has made it clear that the 12.5% corporation tax is a sine qua non and not up for renewal or...

Seanad: Programme for Government: Motion (23 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I very much welcome the programme for Government. I also welcome the Minister to the House. He is a man with a vast wealth of experience, both legal and political, and I wish him well. He is well placed to introduce some of the reforms mentioned and to contribute to all of the others. Never before in our history have so few inflicted so much damage to so many in the country and our...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I also wish to be associated with the warm words of welcome to Senator Darragh O'Brien. I hope he will enjoy a full term here following the Seanad election. I join Members in congratulating all our colleagues who have been elected to the other House. I wish them well. I also wish those Senators who will be fighting the forthcoming election or who are to retire from political life well....

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am sorry that he is leaving us.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The kingdom salutes him. He made many pertinent points, although this is not the day to go through all of them. However, the words "festina lente", hasten slowly, come to mind. That was the advice he gave. I, therefore, urge the incoming Government to hasten slowly. It is important that all of the points made by Senator O'Toole should be borne in mind and I have no doubt that they will...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I am no good that way.

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I must be elected again first. I will cover again what has been said. I am glad to hear the Minister of State indicate that the officials will consider the Bill with a view to taking on board what has been said, with the Bill being improved. I am sure the Minister of State will also brief his successor with regard to this measure's importance and that it will be suitably dealt with. I...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I compliment Senator Quinn on all the work he has put into this Bill, as well as those who assisted him, especially in the Department of Finance. I regret that Senator O'Toole is bowing out because he has made some very pertinent and relevant points, not just in regard to this Bill but also on greenfield legislation and the value of the Seanad. It is a pity he is retiring from the House...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I have to get re-elected first.

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We all subscribe fully to Senator Quinn's intention in the purpose of this Bill, which unfortunately has been watered down, and we may be straying somewhat in not specifically addressing this section, to which the Senator has tried specifically to draw attention. I share Senator O'Malley's concern that the manufacture and delivery of building materials to site are not covered. I will deal...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Might a retention-of-title clause assist in the contract to surmount the problem?

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The proposed section 3(1)(c) states, "in any other case, where the value of the contract is not more than €200,000." The sum of €50,000 would be a more relevant figure in this case because of the value of what is involved.

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I hope it will be reconsidered.

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I understand Senator Quinn's very good intentions but I must strongly oppose amendment No. 6 which proposes: (12) The decision of the adjudicator shall not be binding if the payment dispute is referred to arbitration or proceedings are otherwise initiated in relation to the decision unless the parties agree to accept the decision as finally determining the payment dispute. This is wrong, in...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: As the intention is to provide a speedy resolution, if the matter is going to arbitration we should not scupper the cash flow. Could we get around this? Taking up what Senator O'Toole has said, perhaps the money could flow and we could shorten the arbitration period if it is going to go beyond adjudication. The intention in Britain and elsewhere is to provide a speedy resolution in order...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Mar 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Senators Quinn and O'Toole have made the case on why subsection (12) should not stand as it is. We should accept adjudication and cash should flow as a consequence pending arbitration. We should ensure that we do not scupper cash flow to the subcontractor who could be put out of business being a much smaller unit. As Senator O'Toole observed, the big fellows can play hell with this by...