Results 1-20 of 318 for speaker:Eamonn Coghlan
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: I thought I had better stand up and rebut some of the comments made here. First, Senator Paschal Mooney referred to rural Ireland being forgotten about by the Government. The fact is Fianna Fáil closed more Garda stations and more post offices than the current Government.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: In the past four-and-a-half to five years employment has gone way up and unemployment has come down to below 9%.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: Recent statistics show that rural Ireland stands up as much as urban Ireland with job creation.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: The 2012 Action Plan for Jobs created 60% more jobs in rural Ireland.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: I just want to point out the facts.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: It is all about keeping the recovery going.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: Senator Daly's comments-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: I would like to refer to the Soldier's Song like Senator Daly-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: I did not get to speak yet. I only wanted to pass a comment on Senator Paschal Mooney's comments.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: Yes, I have. In reference to Senator Mark Daly's comments on Amhrán na bhFiann, the Soldier's Song - this will be a little longwinded because the Cathaoirleach would not let me in due to all the interruptions - I was surprised to hear that the copyright was not protected. He referred to me standing and listening to Amhrán na bhFiann at a time in one's life when hearing it is the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: Peadar Kearney wrote it in 1907 and in 1923 Liam Ó Riain gave the Irish rendition but it is correct that we need to copyright the national anthem. I support this in every way.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: The Government bought it in 1933 for £1,000 and, unfortunately, that copyright has gone, 40 years after Peadar had passed away. I call for a debate on how we can protect Amhrán na bhFiann, the national anthem.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: The Senator came to Dublin and look at all the jobs that are-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: That was then; this is now.
- Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: I welcome the Minister to the House and am delighted to have an opportunity to make a contribution on this Bill. It is a sensitive issue for many and I understand the concerns raised by people and interest groups. When Senator Ó Domhnaill referred to the hedges on his many runs around the country, Senator Whelan asked whether anyone had ever heard of a runner being damaged by a hedge.
- Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: I have been damaged by many a hedge down the years. I nearly lost an eye once when a thorn got stuck in it.
- Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)
Eamonn Coghlan: Senator Norris was the jumper. I was the runner. I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this Bill, which will implement the recommendations arising from the 2012 critical review of the Heritage Council. It provides for certain sensitive matters relating to our waterways, wildlife and the Heritage Council. It amends the Canals Act 1986, creating provisions facilitating the making of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)
Eamonn Coghlan: It is appropriate that we have some young students in the Gallery this morning. They are very welcome. I understand we have had numerous references to religion, politics and education this morning. I welcome the announcement today from the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, that she will repeal rule 68 of the Department's rules for national schools.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015)
Eamonn Coghlan: The document dates back some 50 years.It is quite a long time. This rule states that religious education is by far the most important part of the school curriculum. Currently, children spend 30 minutes per day, or two and a half hours per week, on religious education, which is incredible when one compares it with some other core subjects. Even physical education gets less than an hour per...
- Seanad: Gradam an Uachtaráin Bill 2015: Second Stage (9 Dec 2015)
Eamonn Coghlan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also welcome the Bill presented by Senator Quinn. I agree with him that there should be a civic honours system in Ireland whereby we can recognise the merits of people who have achieved phenomenal things for this island of ours, not just at home but throughout the world. I cannot understand why we do not have an honours system particularly...