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Rent Certainty and Prevention of Homelessness Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The number of rough sleepers is reducing. The Government has guaranteed rough sleepers a bed for the night. This is the only capital city in Europe in which a bed can be guaranteed for anyone who wants one.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I move amendment No. 1:In page 5, line 8, after “Docklands” to insert “Oversight and”. On Committee Stage, various Deputies expressed concern that the successor to the Docklands Council, which is the Docklands Consultative Forum, did not have an oversight role in the future regeneration of the docklands. I recognise that its predecessor, the Docklands Council, was...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I move amendment No. 7:In page 19, line 32, after “Docklands” to insert “Oversight and”.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I move amendment No. 14:In page 26, line 17, after “submitted” to insert “(in this section referred to as a “DOCF annual report”)”.

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I move amendment No. 15:In page 26, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following:“(2) The Council shall not later than 30 September in each year in which a DOCF annual report has been submitted to it under subsection (1), submit that DOCF annual report to the Minister. (3) The Minister shall, as soon as practicable after a DOCF annual report has been submitted to him or her under...

Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I thank all Members for their contributions and comments on the various Stages of this important legislation and for taking the time to speak on the Bill, which will lead to the dissolution of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority and the transfer of its functions to Dublin City Council. It is difficult to overstate the importance of docklands in the economic recovery of our capital and...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Vetting Applications (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I am taking this Topical Issue matter on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality. I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter as it provides me with an opportunity to inform the House that the current average processing time for Garda vetting applications is, in fact, four weeks from date of receipt. This is not considered to be an unacceptable delay in processing times for...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Vetting Applications (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Minister for Justice and Equality is resolute in her view that the protection of children and vulnerable adults must remain a priority. She is also aware, however, of the necessity to provide a modern and efficient service. During the Government’s lifetime, staffing levels at the GCVU have increased by almost 100% and the average vetting application processing time has dropped by...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Beef Industry (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I apologise on behalf of both Ministers who, unfortunately, are unavailable as they are away on State business. As a former Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív will understand there are times when they cannot be here personally. However, I am here to take the Topical Issue and am happy to do so on their behalf. As Deputy Ó Cuív is well aware, beef prices are matters to be...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Beef Industry (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: Regarding the Deputy's queries on horticulture, the Topical Issue tabled by Deputy Ó Cuív makes no mention of horticulture.

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Beef Industry (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: The Deputy is just raising it now.

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Beef Industry (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I assure the Deputy that neither I nor the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine cut down the Topical Issue.

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Beef Industry (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I am sure the Minister will be more than happy, through direct correspondence, to address the concerns of the Deputy. I undertake to pass on those concerns to the Minister.

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Beef Industry (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: With all due respect to the Deputy, I have the floor.

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Beef Industry (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: With all due respect, no allegation was made. I have reassured the Deputy that horticulture is being given the highest priority by this Government and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. As I have just said, the Minister would be more than happy to respond in more detail to the Deputy with regard the concerns he raises relating to horticulture. I am making no allegations but...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): General Practitioner Services (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: I am taking this Topical Issue on behalf of the Minister for Health. I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House on GP services. I acknowledge the contribution GPs and their staff have made both in urban and rural areas to the health and welfare of citizens. I assure the Deputy that the Government is strongly committed to...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): General Practitioner Services (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: While I understand the concerns of the Deputy, I assure him the Government has no intention of closing GP practices.

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): General Practitioner Services (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: In fact, we have committed substantial resources and funding to ensure they will remain open and be supported as much as possible. The Deputy is concerned about the practice in Bansha, on which I will comment. However, there is a reason there is a vacancy there and it is not Government-created. It is, unfortunately, that its GP is on sick leave. That is the genuine reason there is a...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): General Practitioner Services (3 Dec 2015)

Paudie Coffey: With due respect, that is not correct. A locum is covering the practice and all patients have access to GP services. HSE South-East has advertised the post, but, unfortunately, there have been no applicants to date. However, the filling of the Bansha post is under consideration by the HSE. This consideration includes whether supports may be necessary in order to attract a suitable...