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Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I am prepared to take Report State now. As the Minister of State stated——

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I do not mean to cut across Senator Leyden. However, as the Minister of State pointed out, this Bill is technical and non-contentious. It is about commas and editorial and grammatical drafting points. I accept what Senator Leyden stated.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: This Bill has gone on for so long.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I am also in the hands of the Minister of State.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I also thank the Ministers of State, Deputies Killeen and Michael Ahern, and their staff. I hope I did not upset anything between Senator Leyden and his Leader in this House. I would hate to do so. I understood from previous discussions I had with the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, that because this matter is non-contentious and has overrun, it was more expeditious to conduct our...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I understand this Bill is fully passed because it has gone through the Dáil.

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Those amendments must go back.

Seanad: National Parks (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister to the House. This matter has caused some controversy locally because of the opposing points of views and I am anxious to hear the official line. An official complaint was made to the European Commission regarding the fencing project. I understand the need for fencing in order to provide for regeneration. However, the EU habitats directive and the UNESCO biosphere...

Seanad: National Parks (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I hope the members were successful.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I echo Senator Brian Hayes's call for a debate on the interim report of the Morris tribunal. It has been published for quite a long time and we are in danger of receiving the next interim report from Mr. Justice Morris before having discussed the current report. That is not good practice. The important subject matter is worthy of debate in this House. Regarding the matter raised by Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I assure the Cathaoirleach I was not about to dwell on it. Perhaps such matters could also be covered by an interim report. I am prepared to be patient. The Privacy Bill was mentioned in the Dáil yesterday. The Minister indicated that further consultation was proposed, as confirmed by the Leader a few weeks ago. Does this indicate a greater priority being accorded to it? What has...

Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Mr. Bruton should not let that stop him.

Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: He will do his best.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: I fully support what Senator Finucane said about coastal and estuary communities. They are under severe pressure with a complete change of lifestyle forced upon them. I support what he said in echoing the thoughts of the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher. It appears the compensation package is not nearly sufficient. I appeal to the Government to reconsider the matter. Members may be aware...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: It is close to there as well. It is for the laudable purpose of regenerating the ancient oak and yew woodlands. The Acting Leader may be aware of questions being raised about the EU habitats directive and our UNESCO biosphere reserve designation. I would hope, as would everybody, that there would be no conflict inherent therein. Perhaps a Minister or Minister of State could come to the House...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Forewarned is forearmed.

Seanad: Official Languages Act 2003: Statements (1 Nov 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Is mór an trua go bhfuil conspóid ar ainm Dingle. I do not possess the beautiful Irish of the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, nor that of Senator Ó Murchú and Senator O'Toole. There is no doubt regarding the Minister's love of the Irish language and his interest in all the Gaeltacht regions of our country. He went into great detail on the history of...

Seanad: Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: One is Stanton and the other Staunton.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: Ever since the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform suggested the abolition of stamp duty, and despite the Minister for Finance indicating he is set against such a change, there is continuing uncertainty in the property market regarding property-related taxes. This is not good for stability in this important sector. The Government urgently needs to speak definitively...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Paul Coghlan: The Government has a responsibility in this matter.