Results 10,541-10,560 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: That was the proposal of the former Leader, Deputy O'Rourke.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Absolutely, and I salute the Senator for it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (11 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: As was expressed yesterday and again today, wonderful unity has been demonstrated, both North and South, in the unanimous condemnation of the mindless and senseless murders that took place in the North. Yesterday, I asked the Leader, although he probably inadvertently overlooked dealing with it in his response, for an early debate with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform...
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Of course we all condemn these senseless and mindless acts which have resulted, sadly and unfortunately, in the murders of an innocent policeman and two innocent soldiers, all lawfully going about their business in the North of Ireland. We are all in agreement on this matter although we may express ourselves differently. Some are more passionate than others, as indicated by Senator Bacik....
- Seanad: Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Deputy Mansergh won a few battles.
- Seanad: Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: He was an adviser.
- Seanad: Investment of the National Pensions Reserve Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2009: Committee Stage (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: On that point, I appreciate what the Minister of State had to say on this matter. Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Banks have two large branch networks throughout the country and are the ideal vehicle through which to get credit flowing again and to provide seed capital for small businesses. While I am delighted to hear there is in place an agreement with the banks following...
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: It has been abolished.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: That is the reason the investigation is so important.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: It only brought down the price of drink.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Correct.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: I agree with the points put forward by Senator Fitzgerald. We are all in this together, but it must be acknowledged that mistakes were made. The spirit should be proper and correct. The books should be properly and fully opened and all cards should be face up on the table. In that way, meaningful dialogue and discussion can take place and something useful might emerge in a proper...
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Yes, but it is very relevant to the question that will follow.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: It was a very important conference of the Irish Hotels Federation, people who are on the business front line trying to attract tourists, which is so important to this country. We are aware of how hard hit these people are at present. The Leader and I took part in several of the discussions at the conference. The federation made a useful proposal with regard to extending free travel to all...
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: I hope so; I am sure it is.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: We have always been broad-minded on this.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2009)
Paul Coghlan: The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism was mentioned. It was very fortunate that the door of the helicopter did not hit the rotor blades or drop off over a built up area. People could have lost their lives. It was a very serious incident. We have six of these helicopters. They appear to be sturdy machines but the left hand door of the helicopter concerned came off for an unexplained...
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Senator Leyden needs a slip of paper in his right hand.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)
Paul Coghlan: Is Senator Leyden serious?