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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: It is slightly premature.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I agree with the many requests made by Senators to the Leader, including in particular the issue raised by Senator O'Toole regarding the 30% increase in the broadcasting regulatory imposition on local radio stations. As the Leader will be aware, I have a small interest in Radio Kerry. It is a serious imposition that will affect a lot of jobs. Some of the stations will be made marginal and...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Bacik should not hold her breath.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I support the calls for a debate on banking which the Leader has promised several times but failed to arrange.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I do not intend to enter into a controversy with the Leader——

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I am trying to allow him——

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I am trying to let him down gently. We are living in continuing uncertain times which are very difficult for everybody in the economy. NAMA has been sanctioned, subject to the restrictions and terms imposed by the European Commission, but there has not yet been sanction from the Commission for the banks' individual plans for the next five years which are vital. We do not want to see AIB...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The need for a debate on banking and on the economy is still top of Members' agenda. While they have been pressing the Leader hard on this issue recently, he simply has been stringing them along.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Every day in this Chamber, he is, "with words clothed and reason's garb'', endeavouring "to make the worse appear the better reason".

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Everyone knows we are at a standstill. NAMA has not yet been sanctioned by the European Commission nor have the plans and proposals of our major banks for the next five years. As Senator Mooney stated previously while citing President Trichet, it should get on with it. This is a matter of great urgency for this country and unless the Leader can get an answer from the Government or can get...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Not too long ago, Members were at great pains to ensure the protection-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: ----of the Kerry red deer.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: I wish to ask the Leader about this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: It is not.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: It pertains to what the Minister has said.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: While one may joke about this matter, it is serious.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: It is not too long since this native species was threatened with extinction. Before any of them are touched or before any move is made, there should be consultation with the Kerry Deer Society and I seek proper counts and figures.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: Will it be sanctioned?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader speaks in riddles, as ever.