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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I fully support Senator Brian Hayes's comments on equipping the Garda properly to allow its members to tackle the major crime problem with which we are faced. We cannot expect gardaí to combat that with which they must deal by tying their hands behind their backs.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I compliment Senator O'Toole on his articulate contribution. He deserves our support with regard to what he had to say. I do not wish to trespass on anyone else's territory but I heard a shocking report on radio this morning regarding water quality in Lough Corrib and the unfortunate events which have taken place there over the years and which have given rise to the sad situation that now...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: There is a problem with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The blockages, hold ups, time lags and delays with water schemes and the slowness with which approvals are issued must be part of the problem. I ask the Leader to use her influence to ensure that the process relating to the various water schemes in development throughout the country, of which there are...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Perhaps the Senator can mention this issue in his newsletter.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: It is called Daingean Uí Chúis.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: That was one instance.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: The House is aware that Dingle continues to suffer. It is blatant discrimination. I am thrown off by the Leader's smile. I do not know what brought it on.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: With respect, when I do not look at the Leader the Cathaoirleach asks me to address my questions to her.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I stand corrected. I thought the Cathaoirleach always asked me to address questions to the Leader which is what I was about to do.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I always bow to the Cathaoirleach's superior knowledge. A recent survey of more than 100 visitors showed beyond doubt this blatant discrimination hampers trade.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Yes, because they cannot find An Daingean and go astray from all sorts of places.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: When will the Government solve this serious issue of blatant discrimination, which exists only in County Kerry against the good people of Dingle? Bilingual signs are inside and outside Gaeltacht areas in counties Cork, Galway, Mayo and Donegal.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I wish it were.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Apr 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: National Parks (29 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I am very grateful to the Minister of State for taking this on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and thank him for his kind words. As he said, we all look forward to what is hoped will be a very good outcome.

Seanad: Schools Funding (29 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister's courtesy and civility are acknowledged.

Seanad: National Parks (29 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: This wonderful project originated on the initiative of the late Dr. Bill Mangan, who was a trustee of long standing and a former chairman. This historic island in the lake of learning, Lough Leane, fascinated him as indeed it does us all. He was particularly interested in the monks' way of life and the world-renowned Annals of Innisfallen, which were written there and are now preserved in...

Seanad: National Parks (29 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I will talk to the Minister of State on the margins later.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I share the concerns of Senator Brian Hayes on the Criminal Justice Bill. After all, 140 eminent barristers made their views known to the Minister yesterday. I do not suggest that these barristers are automatically right, but we should give credence to the their views and we must, as Senator Brian Hayes suggested, weigh things up properly to ensure the correct balance is struck. We have...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Well said.