Results 1-6 of 6 for other and baby speaker:Paul Coghlan

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (19 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: I have received notice from Senator Neale Richmond that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to provide an update on the planned baby box scheme. I have also received notice from Senator Michelle Mulherin of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Business,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (13 Feb 2019)

Paul Coghlan: ...received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to consider implementing a BusConnects plan for public transport in Limerick city. I have also received notice from Senator Maura Hopkins of the following matter:The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (17 Jan 2018)

Paul Coghlan: As has been said, this is a very difficult subject and there are many differing views. I think we are proceeding in a respectful manner and, as has been said by Senator Richmond, I intend to be able to disagree without being disagreeable. I always believed as, I am sure, do all Members, that the most basic and fundamental right is the right to life. Any deliberate, planned or wilful...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Jul 2017)

Paul Coghlan: ...Senator Kevin Humphreys that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to reinstate the grant for the baby-friendly hospital initiative to ensure that our maternity hospitals meet international standards. I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of the following matter:The need for...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Paul Coghlan: l thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and ask him to let me know when I have two minutes left. I welcome the Minister of State again. I thank him for his attendance and the work he has put into the matter. I approach the Bill from a pro-life standpoint. As has often been said, this is a complex and sensitive issue about which one needs to remain calm and avoid division while respecting...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2013)

Paul Coghlan: Like others, I believe that Archbishop Martin's letter this morning is an extremely important and constructive contribution to the debate. This is a man who is not given to making wild statements. He is someone who thinks and talks straight. It is unthinkable and unconscionable that an unborn baby that would be capable of life outside the womb could lose its constitutional right and be...