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Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: There is a slight difficulty with that, because according to the Order of Business the Minister will respond at 4.50 p.m. However, I call Senator Doherty, who has a few minutes to speak.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Sorry——

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Of course. I have been having hearing problems today.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his overview of the situation. I also wish Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland well with their plans. I am delighted to see the Minister alive and well after his recent visit to the IHF where we both learned about the difficulties facing the sector, although we already knew about them. The Minister made an unexpected visit to a place I...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: It is the capital of Irish tourism, and the Department's headquarters and the Minister's office are located there, which is something we welcome.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: The southern capital.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: And your good self, Senator Daly.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I, too, very much welcome the talks the Government has initiated involving the social partners and hope they will lead to early progress. Will the Leader indicate when the details of the package associated with the recapitalisation scheme proposed for the banks, specifically the €3.5 billion each for AIB and Bank of Ireland, will be made known? I accept there were some difficulties in...

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I make a heartfelt plea on the issue.

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I am very strongly in favour of the proposal.

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I am advised that amendments Nos. 9 to 20, inclusive, being grouped, the discussion on those amendments must take place now. Have they been seconded?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I very much agree with the remarks of my colleague, Senator John Paul Phelan, in particular those in regard to the sitting days of this House. We could give example. We should sit at least four days per week as well. Much extra work could usefully be given to the Seanad, in particular if the committees are to be reformed. In these difficult and unprecedented times, no one fortunate enough...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Indeed. I include them all.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: It is a serious point, given the time of the year. I, too, wish the Cathaoirleach well on his trip and look forward to hearing about his contribution when he returns. On a much more serious matter, I refer to the arrangements that existed between the lead man in Anglo Irish Bank and the bank in regard to loans and the arrangements with Irish Nationwide Building Society to conceal directors'...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that. A rent arrangement could be put in place rather than putting families out of their houses. What arrangements have been made in regard to the salaries and other such remuneration of senior banking executives?

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: He is here.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: We do not doubt the Minister.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I thank Senator Cummins for allowing me to share his time. I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his interest in this subject. I also thank Senator O'Toole for initiating this debate and for provoking everyone into action. Yesterday evening, my party met to discuss this matter. I am delighted with the Minister's agreement on the Seanad being a vital component of our...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Good on the Senator.