Results 10,421-10,440 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: He is always constructive.
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, to the House and wish him well in his Ministry. I welcome the opportunity to discuss the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA, and to hear the progress the Government has made on it. I did not hear the contribution of the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, but, like Senator MacSharry, I attended part of the informative meeting of the...
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Senator Daly should not hold his breath.
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Once they come within the category.
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: What about the bankers who advanced it to them?
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: We are looking for cures, not vengeance.
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: NAMA can complete them.
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: NAMA can enter joint ventures and partnerships.
- Seanad: National Asset Management Agency: Statements (26 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: I would hate to see Senator Daly go off course.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: I strongly agree with previous speakers, particularly Senator Fitzgerald's call to have the debate on the Ryan report truncated, so to speak, to deal with the five volumes of what is a substantial document. I strongly support the calls made by Cardinal Brady and his bishops, which the orders appear to be resisting. I hope the House will address this issue in a balanced manner through the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Like Senator Bradford and others, I have been impressed by the well-founded and eloquent contributions that have been made in this House today. I am proud to be a part of it. As everyone has said, the revelations outlined in Mr. Justice Ryan's report are appalling and shocking. I join Senators O'Toole and Norris in calling for a debate on this issue today. We could set ten minutes aside....
- Seanad: Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009: Second Stage (21 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister and I welcome the Bill. I thank the Minister for his detailed outline of what it contains. The memorandum is very detailed, which is a great help. This legislation arose from the 2004 auctioneering-estate agency review group and gives effect to the principal recommendations of that group. The proposal to move from the existing District Court based licensing system...
- Seanad: Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009: Second Stage (21 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: I have negotiated reductions.
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Government's decision to ensure all Departments make their approved payments within 15 days, as we have been advocating for some time. The Prompt Payment of Accounts Act is totally ignored and the average waiting period for payment by Departments is 69 days. In one Department, approved payments are outstanding for in excess of 90 days. This ties in with the need to have...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: The western connection.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: It will be helpful if the Government lives up to the commitment.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear. Well said.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Subject to review.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Has Senator Ormonde spoken to her colleagues in Government?