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Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I strongly support the call of Senator Fitzgerald and others that we would hear from the Minister today in regard to the situation that has arisen in the Passport Office. We are all aware that the system cannot cope with this backlog of 40,000 applications and, as a result, we have an emergency situation. The right of the citizen to a passport is an entitlement, not a privilege. We are...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator Twomey on the position of public service workers. There is no doubt the Health Service Executive has much to answer for. As Senator Twomey and others correctly noted, Senators cannot bring the HSE before the House and must rely on statements from the Minister. Surely the Minister has overall responsibility and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: It is appropriate today to wish the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy Martin Cullen, well in his retirement from political life. I particularly wish him improved health. I was glad to be on hand when the door fell off his helicopter in flight last year.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: There is a question, of course.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister has had his ups and downs. We revived him with tea on that occasion as he was shattered, which was understandable. In Killarney we have the fine departmental office of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, and now that the Minister is retiring I will be taking a keen interest in the future of that office and how, perhaps, the Government proposes to break up the Department,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I accept the Cathaoirleach's ruling; I am just supporting Senator O'Toole's comments. I hope the issue will be on tomorrow's Order Paper for discussion. We do not want to invite more job losses.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I am concerned about the threat of job losses. I am looking at Senator Mooney, a man who knows better than most the importance of radio, particularly local radio. The Leader is aware of my interest, but we all share the same view on that. I look forward to hearing the Leader's comments.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister of State is a reasonable man and he will accept how well regulated is the coursing industry.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I am speaking to amendment No. 14. Given the record of the ICC, the integrity of Mr. Dick O'Sullivan and what he has said about this matter, we should not impugn the club's integrity. What is being attempted in this regard in the Bill is unnecessary.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I support the calls by Senators O'Toole, Boyle and O'Sullivan with regard to the arts. Last weekend I had the privilege and pleasure of attending the Irish Museums Association annual conference in Killarney, County Kerry. Museums are a great store of knowledge and value to the State, doing wonderful work for cultural tourism, preserving those important traditions that are of value to us and...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I am, but I want to make a point.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader understands recapitalisation cannot take place until the NAMA-bound portfolios are transferred. None of the transfers has yet taken place. There is a major delay. We deserve to have the Minister for Finance attend the House in order that we can hear more of the details. The availability of credit to worthy customers who are being choked is very important.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: We do not want the banks to have more bad debts.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I know the Cathaoirleach thanks me but the Leader has not given me an answer. That is what I want.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State. I apologise that I missed the beginning of his contribution as business moved on promptly and I had been expecting a division on the previous business. We can be misled on occasion. I am sure the Minister of State made remarks about the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy Cullen. I wish him well and I hope he recovers quickly from his back...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I have no doubt he was an excellent ambassador.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: We know the Senator would not do so.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister does intend encompassing-----

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (4 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I am sorry.