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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: On the last occasion I raised this issue, the Leader replied that she would like to see a splurge, or words to that effect.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister for Finance said he would rely on the good sense of the Irish people. I presume he intended people not to splurge. I am referring to the significant shortfall in the pensions area. This affects most citizens and needs to be redressed. A number of the Members of the House have called on the Government to permit SSIA money to be invested in PRSAs and pension funds. This is in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I want the Minister for Finance to address the issue.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: And us.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I spoke about that matter here and I will do so again.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I thank my Labour Party colleagues for tabling this motion. It is proper that Seanad Éireann discusses this vital matter and the social and economic ramifications of recent revelations. I welcome the Minister and look forward to his views on the motion and his response to questions posed during the course of this debate. The shabby treatment of migrant workers in this country, as revealed...

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: As ever, I am in the Cathaoirleach's capable hands. It is important to ascertain what is outstanding regarding the people in question. In response to a parliamentary question by my colleague, Deputy Pat Breen, the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Killeen, informed us that there are 17.5 labour inspectors in the inspectorate. He stated one was on...

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Yes, we must acknowledge that fact. We should not heed them. We should pay and protect those who come here and help to build our nation. We and they should accept no less.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Paul Coghlan: We said so on 13 April.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: It is in Longford and Westmeath.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I strongly support the call by Senator Brian Hayes regarding the State Pathologist. Many millions are being squandered by the Government. The State Pathologist is a responsible office. The person can be called on to do great work at any hour of the day in any part of the State. She is often called to places off the beaten track and it is ridiculous that a Garda driver cannot be made available...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Westmeath cannot be left out.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I support the remarks of Senator Finucane on the decision of the European Court of Justice on illegal landfill sites, particularly the point he made on the three months notice the Government has to act in order to save the State vast amounts of money. Perhaps the Leader finds this topic suitable for debate. The Leader reminded me of a matter near and dear to her heart this morning, namely,...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: My understanding is that the market abuse directive will apply to all new markets and funds.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I understand the Minister of State to be saying that this will assist in bringing uniformity to bear on the manner in which District Court judges operate and on how they deal with these matters.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Where will it be?

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I understand.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: The groceries order.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (26 Apr 2005)

Paul Coghlan: That is the only order that remains, in effect.