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Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I wish to raise one other matter. The Cathaoirleach knows how brief I always am.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, sounds encouraging on the issue of one-off rural housing. I agree with Senator Finucane's call for the Leader to arrange a debate with the Minister on this matter. I am sure it would be fruitful and interesting. One final matter——

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: The strategic national infrastructure Bill is intended to fast-track the planning regime for major infrastructural projects and remove the approval roles of local authorities and An Bord Pleanála. Who will decide if a project is of such importance that it merits the status to be conferred by this legislation? When does the Leader expect the Bill to be taken and will it be initiated in this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Absolutely. There were no timepieces for us.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I refer to the issue of watches raised by Senator Brian Hayes. Many served but few were chosen for favoured timepieces.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I am always brief. There have been many differences between the Departments of Finance and Transport. Recently, there was a famous case of a severance package that had been approved by the Department of Finance but not by the Department of Transport. The Taoiseach assured us Government policy has not changed. He was referring to some of the more important issues and I accept that assurance....

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Sep 2004)

Paul Coghlan: We will not differ about the jewel in the crown.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Sep 2004)

Paul Coghlan: County Clare has done well to have two Ministers of State.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Sep 2004)

Paul Coghlan: It is the IHCA.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Sep 2004)

Paul Coghlan: There are reports this morning that the Ombudsman is seeking to extend her powers in a Bill being drawn up by the Department of Finance. I would appreciate it if the Leader would outline the Government's view on this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2004)

Paul Coghlan: We have musical chairs.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2004)

Paul Coghlan: It is good to see the Leas-Chathaoirleach in the Chair. It could be a forerunner of things to come. I wish to be associated with the warm words of welcome to everyone but particularly to Jody Blake and Senator Kate Walsh. I trust that the Leader enjoyed her sojourn in Kerry——

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2004)

Paul Coghlan: ——even if it was all too short and even if she did not bother any of us on this occasion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I was not going to refer to that. In view of the expected announcement in the Lower House and the precedents which exist for the possible appointment of a Member of this House to the Cabinet, will the Leader provide a sos in order that we might hear the announcement? There is some concern abroad about the renowned house of culture in our capital city which is facing demolition because of a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I join in the good wishes to the Cathaoirleach, staff and Members of the House for an enjoyable summer holiday, irrespective of where they holiday. There will always be a welcome for all Senators in beauty's home.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Will the Leader be able to secure a hotel? I did not get an answer on that point.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I join Senator Hayes in his call for an early debate after the summer recess on insurance and I too read with interest the leak of the report this morning. We have a meeting today to discuss the matter and the report will be officially launched on Friday. As I have said before, I hope that during the summer recess the Minister for Finance might provide significant increases in the income...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Not yet.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Wilson is always interested in Shannon Airport.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I thank the Minister for Transport for his overview of the legislation although I disagree with much of what he said. The State Airports Bill 2004 allows the aviation regulator to set passenger charges for Dublin Airport but removes Shannon and Cork Airports from regulation due to their weaker financial positions. This provision appears to conflict with the Aviation Regulation Act 2001 which...