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Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Add that to the shopping list. Put the lot on it.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: The shelves would be clear.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I must call Derek Keating.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Deputy Creighton has ten minutes.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: The Deputy is listed to share with Deputy Tóibín.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Is that agreed? Agreed. We will see how it works out.

Topical Issue Debate: Electricity Transmission Network (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for taking this important topic. We need to have a wider debate on energy security and demand as there is much public concern about this matter. We, as public representatives, have a responsibility to advocate the people’s views and concerns on the floor of the House to have them addressed. Communities in my constituency have expressed deep concerns to me...

Topical Issue Debate: Electricity Transmission Network (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Public confidence has already been seriously undermined. There is concern that EirGid will drive on, irrespective of the concerns being expressed. This will meet huge resistance and add to the cost of the project. At the very least, the public deserves a full cost-benefit analysis of the underground option to be put on the table, with all the facts and figures, in an open and transparent...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 96. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49848/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Appeals (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 97. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Waterford will have their appeal for mortgage interest supplement decided upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49850/13]

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the additional investment made in the local and regional road network. Following the poor weather conditions many roads were left in a terrible state. People pay their motor taxation and deserve to have investment made in the road network. Will the Minister confirm if most or all of the €50 million was spent on emergency repairs, potholes and channelling on roads? Is an...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the development of this innovative project. It is not before time and will result in more efficiency and better cost management. Does the project include all national, regional and local roads or just regional and local roads, and are footpaths included?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I would like to ask that they be included, because they are very important. We are trying to encourage smarter travel. The Minister knows that and he has put considerable investment in it. I feel that many local authorities are neglecting footpaths in towns. I suppose it is down to costs again, but at least if there is a records management system of footpaths, it will encourage...

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, the very best with the forestry portfolio. It is a very important role to have and I know there is a considerable amount of forestry in his constituency, as there is in mine. It is an area of much interest to him and he will do exceptionally well in the Department. I also acknowledge and remember our late colleague, Shane McEntee, the former...

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I call Deputy Sandra McLellan. I understand you are sharing time with Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh. Is that correct?

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I understand Deputy Breen is sharing time with Deputies O'Reilly, Spring, Bannon, Nolan and Buttimer. Is that agreed? Agreed. Deputy Breen has five minutes.

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I remind the Deputy that he may not name persons outside the House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Telecommunications and Energy Council of Ministers Meeting: Discussion with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (27 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I will try not to cover ground that has been dealt with already. I wish to thank the Minster for briefing us on the forthcoming Council meeting. A number of critical issues will be discussed there, one of which is cyber-security. Given Ireland's dependence on telecommunications, one of our main growth areas is the services industry, including the financial and technical perspectives....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Scrutiny Reports: Discussion with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (27 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I wish Mr. Griffin well in his new role, which is very challenging given what he has outlined. There is no doubt much work has gone into setting EU and national policy with regard to the roll-out of communications and energy infrastructure. The strategies have been put in place but the difficult part is implementation. We all agree this is where the main challenges will be, and we see this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (28 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the introduction of any direct flights between Ireland and Silicon Valley; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51262/13]