Results 101-120 of 318 for speaker:Eamonn Coghlan

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: The amendment the Minister is bringing to the House today gives me belief and understanding that it will remain with the people in the future. It is a valuable resource and it is a necessity; we cannot live without water. We do not really respect our water and we have to do so. There would be no world without water. We need to protect our water, we need clean water and we need to manage...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Dec 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: We are talking about the future. There are people out there who do not agree that we should be paying for our water and there are people who say we should pay for what we use. The past system was disgraceful, fragmented and disjointed with all the various county councils around the country. There was no unification whatsoever. People say they have already paid for water in their general...

Seanad: Role of Culture and Arts in Irish Society: Motion (10 Dec 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: I welcome the Minister. This is the second time in as many months that we have discussed this subject. I welcome the motion tabled by Senator Susan O'Keeffe on behalf of the Labour Party and I am grateful to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate. At €74 million, the level of Government funding for the Department of the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in 2015 will be the...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: I went there in a pram.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: The Minister of State is welcome. It is only a couple of hours since we had the pleasure of breaking some bread and congratulating the wonderful young athletes and magnificent volunteers to which Deputy Terry Brennan alluded at the national athletic awards. I am pleased to be able to make a contribution to this debate. As the Minister of State is aware, my life has been dominated by sport...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (26 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: This is the most important point I want to bring to the Minister's attention. I know from my experience the great work that Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland do. However, there is some confusion about their respective roles and I am constantly asked whether a person should consult with Fáilte Ireland or Tourism Ireland on various issues. There seems to be a duplication in that...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (26 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: I welcome the Minister. I apologise for missing his opening remarks, as I was otherwise engaged with another portfolio in the Minister's brief, presenting the annual awards to young athletes who have represented Ireland well throughout the year. I am delighted to contribute to the debate on tourism. Many years ago, as a young man, I worked for Bord Fáilte in the US as a youth and...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (26 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: Thank you very much. As we know, Irish tourism has gone from strength to strength year on year. We all know how great this little island of ours is, with our vast coastline, which stretches perhaps over 3,000 km, world class surfing, inland waterways, rivers, canals, mountains, towns, cities, culture, heritage, music, sports events and the great golfers who represent Ireland all over the...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (26 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: While we might not be able to run along the Wild Atlantic Way, it is attracting many motorcyclists from overseas. From my work in the charity sector I know it give charities an opportunity to create challenges along the Wild Atlantic Way to raise funds for its respective causes. Recent research indicated that the view of Dublin is a little dusty. If we look out the window tonight we can see...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: I would like to get back to strike action again. Tomorrow, Senator Brennan will present a Private Members’ motion on sports capital grants. Today, it is appropriate we congratulate the wonderful young lady, Katie Taylor, who struck gold for the fifth time in the World Amateur Boxing Championships. This young lady has grown up in front of our eyes, under enormous pressure over the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System: (Resumed) Discussion (19 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: Thom's Directory has a listing of all postal addresses in Ireland. Will postcodes be included in future editions of the directory?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System: (Resumed) Discussion (19 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: For the sake of efficient delivery, if the code is not on the letter when it goes into the sorting office, will An Post staff put it on it electronically?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System: (Resumed) Discussion (19 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: My first question was related to this being the first of its kind in the world and ownership of the system. Does it belong to Capita or the State?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System: (Resumed) Discussion (19 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: For example, therefore, if Saudi Arabia likes the system and decides to go with it, the State will benefit from the royalties.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System: (Resumed) Discussion (19 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: I welcome the witnesses and having lived in the United States with zip codes, I certainly welcome the Eircodes. When people ask me for my address in Ireland, I tell them it is in Dublin. When they ask me what is my zip code, I reply it is Dublin 15 and they often express surprise and ask if that is all. We also have found it difficult to buy online from the United States to Ireland in...

Seanad: Commemoration Planning: Statements (13 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: The Minister is welcome. Last night, I had the honour of attending the launch of Ireland 2016 in the GPO. As I looked around the room, I saw in attendance some of our colleagues who are here in the House today. I began to reflect on the Golden Jubilee, although I am not sure if many of us were around then - most of us, perhaps-----

Seanad: Commemoration Planning: Statements (13 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: I am beginning to show my age. I vividly recall, as a 13 year old boy, attending the pageantry in Croke Park and also the military parade that took place in O'Connell St. My father, Bill, worked for a company called Breen Electrical in Dame Street and he had the responsibility of installing the sound system in Croke Park not just for the Gaelic football and hurling matches, but also for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mobile Telephone Coverage and High Speed Broadband Availability: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: What would be a good ping number?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mobile Telephone Coverage and High Speed Broadband Availability: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: If one is on an Eircom line all one's life and UPC or Sky is selling a service, are they dependent on the Eircom line?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mobile Telephone Coverage and High Speed Broadband Availability: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2014)

Eamonn Coghlan: And the need for speed.