Results 11,841-11,860 of 12,886 for speaker:Paul Coghlan
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (9 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: With respect, there is a basic lack of infrastructure. What about the emergency services? This is the Black Valley, just beyond the Gap of Dunloe at the foot of Carrauntoohill and the MacGillycuddy Reeks.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I thought Senator O'Rourke was the informant.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I take it that is the Government's position.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: Despite the pronouncements of the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs on the An Daingean-Dingle matter, the Transport 21 document clearly refers to Dingle.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: As the Leader is a conduit between the House and the Government, will she assure the House that this is official Government policy? This document was only published on Tuesday. I take it that is the up-to-date position and I look forward to hearing the Leader's reply. The UK has 32,000 convenience stores and small shops. The Guardian reported yesterday that they are closing at the rate of...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: The Leader probably told me.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I concur with Senator Quinn's remarks with regard to mischievous minorities but also accept the Minister of State's proposals.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I accept the balance struck by the Minister of State.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: Senator Quinn is correct. He is aware within his own industry that decisions are often made outside this jurisdiction and are, in fact, imposed.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister of State and his officials. I share the sentiments articulated by Senators Quinn and Leyden. The Minister of State listened well on Second Stage and on Committee Stage. He struck his own balance having heard all the arguments. We may not agree 100%, but we are very appreciative of what he has done.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: Has the Minister of State addressed this issue with his own amendment?
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment. As Senator Quinn noted, we debated this issue on Committee Stage. Both Senator Quinn and I fail to see how a person in very temporary employment, particularly an individual who might be employed for one week or a few weeks, could be regarded as an integral part of a temporary employer. I do not see the point of regarding such an employee as part of a temporary...
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I equally appreciate the response of the Minister of State.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment and support Senator Quinn's arguments. He makes an important point about mandatory versus optional provision. His comments in support of small businesses and their different ways of operating are correct.
- Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)
Paul Coghlan: I second the amendment.