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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I wish to pick up on the remarks of Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole and Alex White. There is no doubt that the country is looking for leadership, which naturally must come from the Taoiseach and the Government. We are all stakeholders in this matter. As I said yesterday, we are all playing for the one team and wearing the jersey for Ireland. Senator O'Toole reminded us of the trade union...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I want to hear the Leader speak on that because I believe he agrees with me privately. I am not so sure if he will go so far as to put it on the record. I believe he shares my view on this matter because we have spoken about it outside the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: In these difficult times it is great to see a good news story. I am delighted to learn this morning that two of the Kingdom's finest have won world awards. I refer, of course, to Loch Lein Country House and the Killeen House Hotel. In these difficult times when some hotels are closing, these two absolute gems, if I may say so, are winning awards.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: That is irrelevant. We are playing for Ireland and trying to do our best.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I salute them and congratulate them on what they have done and what they have achieved for tourism.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I was not on a tour of Kerry. I am talking about Irish tourism on which I am spokesman.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Thank you very much, Mr. Eastwood.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I thank him for his brief outline. It is unfortunate that the relevant document is, as Senator Alex White stated " in circulation among other people down town", particularly the social partners. As I stated on the Order of Business, we are supportive of the social partnership process and we would like progress to be made but this is one of...

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I will wind up. The Minister of State referred to matters close to my heart when he dealt with his own bailiwick, the OPW.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I had that in mind also. The opening hours of Ross Castle have been greatly shortened and there has been no progress on the issue of Killarney House.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I support the remarks of Senators Fitzgerald and Alex White on today's debate on the economy which will not be properly structured. Senator Alex White reminded the House that today the Government will publish a document on cutbacks which, if I understood correctly, will only be made available to the social partners for the talks they are having. None of us has any objection to the social...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I was here last week and the week before as the Leader well knows. The document to which Senator Alex White has drawn our attention should be made available to Members. I also support Senator Fitzgerald's amendment to the Order of Business. Are talks in progress concerning the proposed recapitalisation of Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland? If so, is there a timetable for them? The...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I was seconding her opposition.

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Second Stage (20 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, for his outline of the Bill. I am sure the Minister will agree that rushed legislation is bad parliamentary practice. It simply does not allow time for the type of detailed consideration of which this measure is worthy. I must protest that many speakers from this side of the House will not have an...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Until tomorrow.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: It is totally unnecessary for it to be rushed through.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: It is shocking.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2009)

Paul Coghlan: Rushed legislation is bad legislation.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (19 Dec 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, to the House. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, gave us an overview of the Bill's proposals. I recognise it is his responsibility to encourage, stimulate and talk up the economic situation as best he can, but judging by yesterday's ESRI report and other indicators, not alone are matters bad, they will get worse in 2009 and 2010....