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Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I look forward to hearing from Senator Leyden on that as he was the first Senator to introduce the concept of "name and shame" to the House. Visitors to the website told us their stories first-hand. Lest the Government think rip-off Ireland is a myth, as a Minister from my part of the country stated last week, I will detail some of the e-mails received on this issue. One sober Dubliner wrote...

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Senator White should not misinterpret me. I am trying to wish the Minister well. He is up against it and his speech showed all that has to be done. For the sake of the economy I wish him well, but it will not be easy. I look forward to the Minister reporting progress on his endeavours in this area. I hope the issues I outlined will prove helpful to him.

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator is wronging the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism.

Seanad: Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (10 Nov 2004)

Paul Coghlan: He spoke about competitiveness and value for money.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I was not proposing that exactly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2004)

Paul Coghlan: The wish of IKEA, a Swedish furniture group, to locate here has been widely discussed. Ballymun, which has been mentioned as a location, would be a worthwhile site given the important urban regeneration under way in the area. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, is apparently considering breaching retail planning guidelines to accommodate the company....

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)

Paul Coghlan: It was forward thinking.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I invite the Leader to comment on the sale of a major national asset, namely, the Irish Petroleum Corporation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I will leave that up to the Leader. I am concerned about value for the taxpayer in that this sale included the oil refinery at Whitegate and the storage depot at Whiddy Island. It was sold to Conoco — perhaps there was another company involved before it, or which it took over. The company's name sounded like an opera. I think the name I was given was Tosco. I do not know if the Leader was...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2004)

Paul Coghlan: In light of ongoing press speculation regarding the Great Southern Hotels Group, particularly with regard to Parknasilla, and given the Taoiseach's stated views on the matter with which I concur, does the Leader believe the sole shareholder will allow the Dublin Airport Authority to sell off the group? If there is a sell off, will it be the group in total or will properties be sold off on an...

Seanad: Planning and Related Issues: Statements (Resumed). (28 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Smith, and take this opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment. I also congratulate the new Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, who spoke well on this subject on the previous occasion he was in the House, for which, unfortunately, I was not present. I do not know if it is the case that he is a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I am sure the Leader and the Members will have noted with interest the Law Reform Commission's report on the modernisation of conveyancing law, in which it proposes that all unauthorised planning developments of ten years or older receive an amnesty. Planning authorities are apparently precluded from enforcing proceedings against unauthorised developments once seven years have passed. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Some years ago the Tánaiste appointed an interdepartmental committee to look at issues of public safety. The group recommended that a new public safety agency should be urgently established to ensure that the highest standards of public safety apply. Does the Leader know if the Government will give effect to the recommendations of the review group? On a lighter note, I have heard of people...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: In honour of Patrick Kavanagh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I agree with Senator Brian Hayes's call to the Leader regarding the Ombudsman's report, to which I referred recently. She has made reasonable recommendations regarding extensions of powers to her office. I also agree with Senator O'Toole's comments on the PIAB. I raised this issue yesterday in regard to seeking a fair and proportionate reduction vis-À-vis the profits the insurance companies...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (20 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I agree with your welcome, a Chathaoirligh, for our distinguished visitors. It is good to see Mr. Murphy looking so well following his recent slight indisposition. He spoke positively and well in Chepstow and we wish them well.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (20 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that and your remarks too. I refer the Leader to the significant profits we read about this morning that the insurance companies have made in the past year and ask what plans the Government has in that regard. It is good news for consumers and policyholders provided there are proportionate reductions. What plans, if any, does the Government have to ensure those reductions are...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (20 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: We should withdraw it if it does not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Bring them on.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I support Senator Ross's call for a debate on IFSRA. It would be timely if progress were reviewed with regard to its supervisory role and work. All Members will agree that the Kerry Parents and Friends Association is a worthy charity and is deservedly held in high regard. I know the great work it has done over the years. It would be a sad state if it, or any other worthy charity, was ripped...