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Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I would love to be able to play the ball as well as some people, but I enjoy the walk and the invigorating exercise. There are great places in Kerry, such as Ballybunion, Waterville, Dooks, the Ring of Kerry, Kenmare and Tralee. One is more beautiful than the next. They are great for tourism. There are other golf clubs, such as Beaufort and Ross. More than 40,000 visitors go to Killarney to...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: It is all related to tourism. I am talking about a major asset and a jewel in the crown, as Senator Daly said. I bow to his superior knowledge. I am not making any allegations, but there are apparent breaches of law which must be put right.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: No one is above the law. We do not want to bring anything into disrepute. It is a great club. Bord Fáilte owns 75% of it and it controls the trust. I am sure the Minister wants to do what is right and I will support him. I wish the Minister well in his office. He will have the full co-operation of this side of the House.

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I move: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to honour the commitment of the Government in respect of community employment places as outlined in the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness; seeks an immediate cessation of any reduction in places pending full consultation with existing schemes; and further calls on the Government to recognise the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I support the call of Senator Hayes in regard to the matter of drugs and drug barons. I imagine it would be the unanimous wish of this House that the State would appeal the High Court judgment in so far as the decision went against it. The Leader said we would have to await legislation, but, as I understand it, the Government made a definitive announcement in regard to the corruption assets...

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements. (12 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: Is that why Charlie altered the rules?

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements. (12 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that, Sir.

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements. (12 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, to the House. I compliment the Minister for the Environment and Local Government on his speech. We can all subscribe to his comments when he describes the report as a highly significant contribution to Irish public and political life. In the preface to the interim report Mr. Justice Flood refers to the Brennan and McGowan module, the Century...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: What are the Government's plans, if any, to introduce the consolidation measure concerning the rules governing the operation of the Central Bank? I understand these rules are enshrined in seven laws. We have recently being ticked off by the ECB in regard to the apparent in-built lack of transparency.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I am not. I want action, not talk, from the Government. Obviously, there should be a level playing pitch—

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I am not looking for a debate, with respect. Proper answers from the Government will satisfy me, through the conduit of the Leader of the House. I appeal to her for a level playing pitch and immediate Government action to put this matter right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I support Senators Hayes and Dooley, among others, in regard to the matter of rail freight. It would be a national disaster if the CIE board decides in the way indicated in a newspaper today. National policy needs to be refocused urgently. Our roads are not fit for the size or number of juggernauts and other heavy goods vehicles using them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: No, I drive.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I have. I am happy to support my colleagues in the Labour Party.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: The Leader will be aware that two weeks ago I asked a question in regard to the Flood report. Given the passage of time since its publication, it seems a grave discourtesy and slight on this House—

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Paul Coghlan: We are unanimous in approving the resolution.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Paul Coghlan: The ATM machine.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I support the call by Senator Mansergh for a debate on the need for increased rail freight facilities in order to relieve our hard-pressed road network from traffic volumes for which it was never built to cater. Unfortunately, a Chathaoirligh, you had to disallow a similar matter I raised on a previous occasion, due to lack of ministerial responsibility.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I appreciate that and I always respect your rulings, a Chathaoirligh. Can the Leader say whether community employment schemes will be reassigned between Departments? Following a meeting of one party yesterday, there was a report this morning that its members believed they had a greater responsibility for this matter, rather than a Minister of the other party who currently has responsibility...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2002)

Paul Coghlan: I support the call by Senators Brian Hayes and O'Toole for a debate on child abuse and hope the Leader can accede to their request. I do not want to be repetitive, but the points they made are meritorious and of major concern to Church and State. I support the call by Senator Ryan for a debate on the interim reports of Mr. Justice Flood and Ms Justice Lindsay. Can the Leader tell the House...