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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: The machines are obsolete.

Seanad: Broadband Infrastructure Bill 2008: Second Stage (22 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Like other speakers, I compliment Senator Ross on bringing this Bill before the House. Indeed, he has regularly advocated in the House, be it on the Order of Business or in other ways, the development and use of broadband in this country. I support him in that effort. The Senator's Bill is quite detailed. Its most striking feature is the fact that it sets clear targets and clear levels of...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: That is what the Government is doing.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I add my voice to the calls for a debate embryonic stem cell research. I was disappointed to discover that the board of governors of UCC took a vote on this issue yesterday. It is a very sensitive issue and I am concerned the board of governors has taken action in what is essentially a legal vacuum. It has gone on a solo run on an issue which is very sensitive and which could be very...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: What about the children concerned, given the proposed larger class sizes?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: What about the Leader's pre-election commitments

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: It is going down the tubes now.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: The Government is after leaving some deficit.

Seanad: Waste Disposal (29 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran. However, I am disappointed that the Minister, Deputy Gormley, is not present to respond to this issue, although I understand he is probably on other business. I raise the issue of the continued viability of waste recycling facilities with particular reference to the facility operated by Waterford County Council in Dungarvan. This facility...

Seanad: Waste Disposal (29 Oct 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister of State for his response. There is confirmation tonight that waste management in this country is a serious matter. I am glad the Minister and his Department are giving the matter the attention it deserves. We do not want a national waste management crisis at this time. I do not think that stockpiling of the waste produced by facilities such as the one in Dungarvan...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I, too, want to be associated with the messages of congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama. It was great for democrats in any part of the world to see the democratic process being played out before our eyes in the past 24 hours. It inspires hope for all of those people who are democrats in the truest sense of the word. It is the people who have the final say and it is the people...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Paudie Coffey: We have offered clear alternatives. We are asking the public sector for pay freezes for those earning over €50,000. This proposal may be unpalatable but it must be considered. Other Members are beginning to buy into our philosophy regarding how to save the economy. I raised a matter on the Adjournment last week which has since been taken up nationally. I refer to the crisis that is...

Seanad: Development of Green Technology: Motion (5 Nov 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John McGuinness, to the House for this important debate. I compliment the Green Party on tabling this motion. If it is utilised properly, many benefits can accrue from green technology for the economy, business and individuals. It should remain high on all, including the political, agendas. Senators have referred to the current economic climate, oil...

Seanad: Development of Green Technology: Motion (5 Nov 2008)

Paudie Coffey: The Senator has one minute.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Yesterday I raised the issue of the manufacturing industry in Ireland. I emphasise again the unemployment figures, which are rising steadily by the day, the week and the month. Since last month an extra 15,800 people have joined the live register. That is not just a statistic. Behind every one of these numbers there are families, adults and children, who are very concerned about their...

Seanad: Irish Agriculture: Motion (12 Nov 2008)

Paudie Coffey: We will hold the Government to account.

Seanad: Irish Agriculture: Motion (12 Nov 2008)

Paudie Coffey: We are representing the people

Seanad: Irish Agriculture: Motion (12 Nov 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Incorrect decisions.