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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I just want my question to be answered.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I am interested in the answer to the question.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Exceptional Collective Redundancies and Related Matters) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for their work on this Bill which is overdue and absolutely necessary. In view of all that has been said by Senator McDowell and the Senators opposite, I wish the Minister of State fair wind with the Bill in getting it through the other House expeditiously.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Exceptional Collective Redundancies and Related Matters) Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State. I thank him for introducing the Bill and for providing an outline of its contents. Following the disgraceful series of events at Irish Ferries, the Government was forced to act. I am disappointed, however, that the workers at Irish Ferries had to suffer before the Minister and his colleagues were alerted to this shady practice. Lest there be any doubt,...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: It is only an assumption, of which there are others in respect of that Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I fully support Senator Brian Hayes's comments. It proves, if proof was needed, that the HSE's priorities are not yet close to being correct. I have become concerned that the old, the sick, the weak and the infirm will be neglected, given the trend that has developed regarding the new plan to which I referred yesterday, as well as the points made by Senator Hayes this morning. I fully agree...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Very much so. I want the Leader of the House to respond. The Leas-Chathaoirleach will appreciate that one cannot have different practices in Kerry, Cork and Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Seriously, there is a complete lack of uniformity. I respectfully suggest that something must be done.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Not in Mullingar.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: He has stated he intends to run again next year.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Can one believe the newspapers?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Can we be sure it will be discussed forthwith?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: It is just an interest.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I strongly support my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, in his quest for information from the Government and from the Leader of this House on the long-promised judicial code of conduct. There is a judicial institute, but the code is a separate matter and, presumably, will have a legislative basis. When will the MacEntee report, which has been delivered, be published? It deals with the 1974...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: He is on a world tour.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I, too, am concerned about the ongoing situation regarding Dingle. Senator O'Toole is correct. We all know a plebiscite was held in Dingle and the democratic decision was overwhelming. Despite the commitments given in the light of that result, the town is still suffering from Government neglect. The signs are still directing people to a town in County Offaly. No disrespect is intended to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: Of course I am seeking a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: He only thinks that.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: They could be confused if they had a map.

Seanad: National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2007)

Paul Coghlan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 7, line 7, to delete "1,000" and substitute "500". Does the Minister of State agree that the new figure inserted by the amendment is more reasonable in this instance? I look forward to hearing his comments.