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Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements (Resumed). (2 Jun 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I confessed at the outset that my notes were somewhat disorganised. I did not realise I would get the opportunity to speak on this matter today. However, I am delighted to do so. I agree with what Senator Mansergh said about the North. We realise there are four separate and distinct main parties there. The Senator means well with his proposal for two Senators from the North. As we know there...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: On the break-up of Aer Rianta, will the Leader inform the House whether there is a revised plan? I accept what has been said by other Senators. There is much confusion but we do not know whether it is because of an impending date early in June, further genuine consultation with unions or because a chairman of a company has branded the aviation regulator a disaster. No one knows what the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader gets my drift.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader could not do such a thing as there is no hotel from the group in Athlone.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I thought the Leader had two favourites.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (27 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for his overview of the need for the legislation. I am pleased to support this short Bill and accept it is an important clarification of copyright law. The urgent need for clarification arises from advice received by the National Library of Ireland, which suggested that one potential effect of section 40(1)(b) of the Copyright and Related Rights...

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (27 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I endorse the views of the Minister of State in thanking his officials for their expeditious work, which is very important and timely.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: It is postponed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Name and shame.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: It is part of naming and shaming.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Absolutely.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I join with Senator Brian Hayes and all the other Senators who called for a debate with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Cowen, on the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, if the Leader might arrange it. Perhaps she might inform the House of the Government's intended scaleback of the decentralisation programme regarding timeframe, locations and numbers. I fully agree with the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I formally second Senator O'Toole's amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I am sorry. I have some difficulty with hearing. I accept what Senator Dardis and the other Members have said. Senators Brian Hayes and O'Toole speak for us all in a sense in outlining the important points. It is very important that we get the basics right. We do not want to be specific, but the House, a committee of the House or some forum should be provided today to discuss this matter...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I agree with Senator Bannon that not alone do we need a debate on housing but we need an urgent debate on the value for money being provided by local authorities and the enforcement or lack of enforcement of the planning laws. There are many sharp differences in that regard as Members will be aware. It would be timely for the Leader to arrange such a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: Did the Senator have to change at Mallow?

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I support everything Senator Brian Hayes said regarding the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Pat Cox MEP, who has done a wonderful job for the Parliament and, I am sure, would do an equally good job for the Commission.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I would never ignore the Chair here or anywhere else.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Paul Coghlan: I thought the Chair was going to admonish me and tell me I should ask a question of the Deputy Leader.