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Seanad: Lost at Scheme: Motion. (31 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: We learn something new every day.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I also welcome the draft agreement that emerged from the negotiations at Croke Park in the early hours of the morning. Given our current situation, the agreement is realistic in nature and I hope its emergence augurs well for the economy. I wish it a fair wind and hope it will bring finality in respect of the current uncertainty. As previous speakers stressed, Quinn Insurance has merely...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Coffey has raised serious matters and I second his amendment to the Order of Business. As Senator Ross said, we have long known there is a huge stink off the Dublin Docklands Development Authority. We need to lance this boil now. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has the report on the authority. I am sure the Deputy Leader will agree that in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I want a debate, of course. However, there were serious irregular planning practices taking place with the authority that apparently will cost the State much money in ensuing litigation which is piling up. Owing to the interconnection between the authority and Anglo Irish Bank, alluded to earlier, it is necessary that aspect is included in a debate. Such a debate is ideal for this House...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I did not say anything about abolishing it. I am saying these are proper matters for the House to debate, a point with which I am sure the Deputy Leader will agree. The earlier we can debate both these subjects the better. Will the Deputy Leader comment on the proposed directly elected mayor for Dublin? I understand these elections will not take place until next year because the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The other matter I want to raise concerns the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and all Members are interested in it. Will the Deputy leader explain why the White Paper on Local Government is ready but will not be released?

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The sunny south east.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I take this opportunity to congratulate the Minister on her appointment to the new Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport. I note the change and will watch for it at the head office in Killarney. I hope the Minister will have an opportunity to visit Killarney while not frequently, sufficiently often. Killarney is a wonderful place. The Minister has certain other responsibilities there...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I did not mention anything.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: More friendly fire from the Acting Chairman.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage. (25 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I do not wish to disagree with any of my colleagues on this side of the House but I have been a supporter of NAMA from the outset. I understand that difficulties have crept in and that delays have occurred although these were not the fault of this country but of Brussels from whom we had to await necessary clearance. I do not believe all the necessary clearances are as yet in place. I am...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: For the first time ever.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: It is good to see the Leas-Chathaoirleach in the Chair and keeping order firmly. While his light touch regulation might be out of place in other places-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I have. First, I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Twomey. I fully agree Senator O'Toole. I join other Senators in congratulating all those appointed yesterday, particularly the Kerryman who is not representing County Kerry but a Dublin constituency. Returning to what Senator O'Toole said, we must have an interest in what has happened in Anglo Irish Bank,...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I have. It relates to the ongoing recapitalisation programme and the availability of credit which is so vital to get back on our feet and going again. I would like to hear the Leader address it.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Does he agree with the Leader on that?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: There are one or two notable exceptions.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: ): Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey. I listened to Senator Boyle with interest. I thank the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, for his overview of this very large Bill. I hope the Minister and Senator Boyle are correct that there are hopeful signs the economy is beginning to stabilise and that there will be small signs of growth by the end of 2010 and more positive growth by the...