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Seanad: Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (31 Jan 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I understand Senators Bradford and Donohoe are sharing time.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I note that there are just three Government Bills on the Order Paper. One is on Committee Stage, one is on Report Stage and I believe it is intended that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will not move the other one. Enlarging on the point made by Senator Fizgerald, could the Seanad hear from the Leader, perhaps, what Bills are to be dealt with this session in the House?...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Paul Coghlan: I second Senator Ross's proposal that we discuss the Ó Cuanacháin judgment today in light of its importance. I am deeply concerned that such a significant State property as Killarney House remains closed and is deteriorating rapidly. It is in the heart of Killarney beside our foremost national park and was listed for refurbishment in 2006 in the national park's management plan for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I will try to adhere to the time limit in a peaceful manner. The issue of imposing water charges on schools was mentioned yesterday and again today. However, reference was not made to how the shortfall incurred by local authorities will be made up. Will these authorities be left in the lurch? Will they be obliged to decide on whom they should impose additional charges in order to make up...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: They have pride of place.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: A temporary little arrangement.

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: It is not agreed. The matter was discussed on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: There was a vote on the Order of Business but we did not vote on this motion.

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Can this matter be deferred because it was only discussed on the Order of Business?

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: We do not agree with the motion.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I strongly support Senator Frances Fitzgerald's opposition to the Order of Business for all the reasons she has advanced and for all the proper reasons outlined by Senators O'Toole and Alex White. We must admit that the appointment of a political personage to the Standards in Public Office Commission shows no regard for due process and appears high-handed. When the former Deputy and...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Norris raised an apparently appalling situation yesterday regarding the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. He stated that a member of it had a 100% record in declining all cases that came before him or her. I would like the Leader to advise how that tribunal is constituted. Was that person allowed to sit alone in considering these cases and, if so, how many cases did he or she hear? This...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: As a democracy based on laws, we have always prided ourselves on upholding the highest standards. This is a serious blemish on the record which must be addressed. I, too, would like to hear from the Leader as to the Minister's view on this matter, if that alleged situation is true, and I do not doubt what Senator Norris said.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Is the Leader speaking ex cathedra?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I was shocked to hear Senator Joe O'Toole outline how easy it is to fraudulently obtain car tax on-line by giving fictitious insurance numbers. Clearly, the system facilitates fraud. Senator Cecilia Keaveney mentioned the sting-ray system. This is a total scata bullán of a system which must be immediately replaced. It is shocking for people in authority to stand over it. I hope the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: And oligarchs.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I join Senator Cummins and others in calling for a debate on drugs. As was said, we have often been critical of RTE but it did a super job in last night's programme bringing to our attention, in a forceful way, the shocking availability of drugs in our country. Traces of cocaine were found in 92% of places surveyed. Sadly, it is being made available too freely not only in clubs but in...

Seanad: Merits of Farmers' Markets: Statements (6 Dec 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I understand the Minister will deal with questions from the Members.