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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I concur with Senator Twomey and commend the efforts of very good people the length and breadth of the land. Senators Bacik, Donohoe and Norris spoke about the serious matter pertaining to the banks. I recognise that we will debate banking issues today, but I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the specific issue of the banks, perhaps next week, in the light of the Central Bank report to...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: That information is not provided.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: We do not have enough detail.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: As Senator Donohoe noted, the climate has changed, but the culture has not. Although the Government exercises control of financial institutions and its moral authority on behalf of the taxpayer extends beyond its shareholdings, it has not yet managed to replace all of the legacy directors and, more importantly, senior management. Many of these senior figures are now managing impaired...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: That is why we need a debate.

Seanad: Lost at Sea Scheme: Motion (1 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick, who has spoken on this issue before on behalf of the Department. I second the motion as proposed by Senator Eugene Regan. I do not have anything for or against anyone involved in this scheme. Although I do not see it as a conflict, I have in the past year or two become personally friendly with a member of the Byrne family. From what I know,...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I assure the Cathaoirleach I do not wish to raise the tempo at all. It was incredible to hear Senator Boyle this morning state that both Houses will deal with the Dublin mayoral Bill. I have a question for the Leader arising out of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader may comment on the assertion that the legislation, the proposed Dublin mayoral Bill, will be dealt with by both Houses before dissolution.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: There was some comment about the utilities. Fine Gael, as I understand it, has no intention of disposing of the gas network or the electricity supply network, and that will not arise. That is merely by way of clarification. In advance of the debate tomorrow, I have a further question to the Leader. Will a document be made available to Members on the proposed memorandum of understanding? I...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I also asked about the Local Government (Dublin Mayor and Regional Authority) Bill 2010.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: We have not seen it.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I support the call for a debate on the IMF-EU package. We are postponing a debate we must hold; it is not right that we must wait until Thursday. As Senator Alex White noted, the memorandum of understanding should be published because if the package goes through, we will have to live with it for a number of years. I am concerned about the use of €17.5 billion from the National Pension...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: On a point of order, did the Leader make it clear that this memorandum of understanding necessitates legislation and that we will have an opportunity to vote on it?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I, too, strongly support Senator Cummins's request to the Leader for a further debate on the recovery plan. Amazingly, the plan makes no mention of the banks, for which the great bulk of that €85 billion loan package is intended, regardless of whether it is drawn down or is to be the backstop or the firepower that has been spoken about so much on the Government side of the House. We need...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Mea culpa.

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Statements (24 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran. As acknowledged on all sides of the House, we have never been at such a crossroads in our political and economic history. We have only managed to have a cursory look at the plan and while there are many aspects of which we are critical - no doubt, some speakers have been and more will follow me who perhaps will be even more critical - but we...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I also welcome the debate on the four-year plan. We should bring the budget and the Finance Bill forward, which we stated yesterday. As we know, delay is the enemy. Our currency, the euro, and our banking system are at stake. As Commissioner Rehn stated in the context of the budget, we should get it over with and move on. We must do so. Please God, the Government will be able to outline...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.