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Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: There is no doubt that the Supreme Court judgment is a serious rebuke and there was procrastination. I compliment the President on referring the matter to the court. There was a carry on regardless attitude in spite of legal advice questioning the approach and gross mismanagement resulted. I support the call for the Tánaiste to come to the House for a debate on this matter. We heard this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I would like to hear what the Leader of the House has to say about the Great Southern Hotels group.

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Perhaps he was simply trying to provoke the Minister.

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Not by all of us.

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Singing as well.

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I too wish to congratulate Senator Norris on bringing forward this Bill. Many worthy points are covered in it and these were explained in the presentation given by the Senator last week in the audio-visual room. In common with the other speakers I wish Senator Norris well tomorrow when he appears before the committee. I was very heartened by the views of Archbishop Diarmuid Martin——

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: ——and the Law Reform Commission's proposals. I have had my eyes opened in this debate, like so many others and not least by the Minister. I concur with the tributes to the Minister. We have seen further tangible expression tonight and further proof of the able guardian and protector of the Constitution that he is and the fine legal brain he possesses. I was thrilled and delighted that...

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I know and that is great. The Bill lacks provision as regards duties and is silent in regard to other matters. Senator Norris's input has been tremendous and is welcomed by all Senators. I believe he would accept that further work needs to be done on the Bill. He has the brainpower and people to do it. The Bill, in conjunction with the helpful points the Minister has made, means we will go...

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: God forbid that they would split up.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: On Second Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader should intervene with the heritage division of the Department.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Is the Senator calling "foul"?

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I agree with Senators Brian Hayes and Norris that it is regrettable that the debate on the Civil Partnership Bill will not go ahead this evening, given that we had such advance notice. I was looking forward to the debate, particularly in light of the fine recent speech by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and the proposals made by the Law Reform Commission a year ago. We could have had a debate and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: This House has a good record on dealing sensibly with matters regarding how a civil society should proceed. We do not all have to agree on every issue. It is sad that the Bill is to be voted down in this way at the last minute. It reminds me of the way the Government side voted down my stage payments Bill, although the majority on that side agreed with it. The Minister promised a six months...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: As a biosphere reserve, the Leader's former ministerial colleague, Senator Brendan Daly, referred to it as "the jewel in the crown".

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: No, I am not but if the Leas-Chathaoirleach wants to be that generous to me I will accept it. At the heart of that national park, beside the Meetings of the Waters lies the old world example of charm and warmth, Dinis Cottage, now in an increasingly dilapidated state. I understood that the Government, through the heritage section of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: Otherwise, another tourist season will pass and the visitors who love to wander through that part of the park, to rest and view the tranquility of the waters, will not even be able to have a cup of tea there.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: I support the requests by Senators Ulick Burke and Terry in regard to the Garda. As we know, it is a very fine force which has shown what it is capable of in dealing with crime once it is let at it properly. Given the way some segments of society have become reckless, criminal and lawless, the hands of the Garda cannot be tied. The force must be better resourced and properly funded. As...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: We are so glad the Senator enjoyed himself there, despite the absence of some of the signs.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Paul Coghlan: He also did it yesterday and the day before.