Results 21-40 of 4,773 for speaker:Paudie Coffey
- Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: It is every Member-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Town Centre Living Initiative: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: It was every local authority.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Town Centre Living Initiative: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: That was our understanding.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Town Centre Living Initiative: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: I thank all the witnesses for attending and bringing with them their experience and evidence regarding the town centre living initiative and their wider experience as key stakeholders in trying to regenerate our towns in the various local authorities around the country. I also thank the Department for its input in assisting people. One recurring theme that came up from all the evidence...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Town Centre Living Initiative: Discussion (13 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: I offer my apologies to the committee as I have to leave to chair the next session of the Seanad. I would appreciate it if my questions could be answered. I will read the responses later. I also apologise to the delegates, but there is nothing I can do, as I have to take the Chair.
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: Amendment No. 6 is in the name of Senator Craughwell. I call Senator Boyhan to move it.
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: Amendment No. 8 is in the name of Senator Craughwell. I call Senator Boyhan to move it.
- Seanad: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: This is an opportunity to contribute on this important legislation. I note the amendment brought forward by my colleague with reference to the ombudsman and the response of the Minister. The Bill seeks to establish a charter to improve and strengthen communication and co-operation between school stakeholders. That is critical and it is a very good move. I recognise the proposal made in...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: The Castleblayney Regeneration Committee is playing to the town's strengths. Fair play.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: I welcome all our guests. Many of us share the passion and ambition to improve the fabric and vibrancy of towns and villages, irrespective of where they are. The remit of the committee, as the Joint Committee on Rural and Community Development, is to identify opportunities and challenges. All our guests were invited to the meeting in order that we could hear, from their experience on the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: Is it working well in Mr. McMahon's experience?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: Mr. McMahon mentioned funding for projects and the draw down of funding. I understand the bureaucracy and the frustration that can be experienced with the various stages involved. Before getting to that point, I note one of the representatives of Free Market said that sometimes there is inadequate communication and there is a need for a bigger and better strategies. We know that councils...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: Okay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: They are obliged to follow that principle.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: Where is the headquarters of Scotland's Towns Partnership? Where does it sit in officialdom?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: I get Ms Delaney's point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: Under the Scottish model, can towns and villages interact with that agency for direction and help?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: The partnership, in turn, interacts with the local authority.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: Instead of going around with pilot projects, there is a shared resource with expertise----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Grant Aid to Rural Towns and Villages: Discussion (6 Nov 2019)
Paudie Coffey: ----that any town or village prioritised by a local authority----