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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: May I ask about tenants in situin saleable properties who transfer to approved housing bodies and local authorities?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: To be helpful - it is important to the committee's work - we ask the officials to engage with local authorities to determine the number of such properties being transferred with tenants in situand obtain explanations from them in cases where this is not happening? We could readdress that issue at a future stage.

Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: It is one year since the Carrickmines tragedy and it is important to have this debate to let all views be heard across the House. One year ago it was a very human tragedy when ten lives were lost on a halting site in Carrickmines. It was a very real tragedy that affected not only that family but the wider Traveller community as well. To be fair to the Minister and his officials, they have...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: Others have raised concerns about the public unrest regarding public sector pay. This is a very critical time in the economy's recovery and we are in real danger of unwinding the solid progress that has been made. In addition, our economy is seriously exposed to Brexit and other outside influences that can affect the recovery currently under way. The public sector pay agreements were...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: What is the name of the Senator's pub?

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: There are craft brewers.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Norris is wrong.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Norris is incorrect in what he is saying.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: There are many local craft brewers.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: Page 2 states that the amendment involves the deletion of section 1.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister of the State to what is a very important debate on alcohol use and abuse in this country. The vast majority certainly agree with many of the provisions in the Bill. Some of us have concerns that we can tease out at a later stage. I recognise and the Minister of State has just explained that amendment No. 1 gives the Minister of the day the mechanism to implement the...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I will be brief. I endorse the comments of Senators Mulherin and Noone regarding large retailers. To be fair to all sides, I will note that we have responsible retailers and consumers, which we should recognise in this debate. This Bill is an opportunity. If we want to wage a war on alcohol abuse - a war of which we are all supportive - we must target the large retailers that are shifting...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: A matter I wish to raise that will come up in more detail later on concerns interpretation. One of the fundamental issues we will be discussing later on concerns structural separation. In the interests of clarity and possible reassurance to allay some fears that might be out there, there should be a clear definition of structural separation. It is worded in the Bill and a full section is...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I am raising a question and I would appreciate some response from the Minister of State regarding my query about an interpretation of a very fundamental part of the Bill that is quoted in section 20. The two words are "structural separation". There is no definition or understanding of what that term means so it is something we need to address. I would like some response.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister of State for the clarification and assurance that it will be addressed. It will be helpful as we proceed through the Bill. On Report Stage, we will have an opportunity to include a clear definition so there is a proper understanding and no doubt as to the Minister's aspirations or objectives. Whatever it will be replaced by should be included in the interpretation on...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: We have had a good and positive debate on these amendments. We are trying to change an entire culture with this legislation as it covers children, adults, commercial activities and more. I agree with the comments made by Senator Wilson that it is important that we have adequate time to debate the intricacies of the Bill. It is only then we will find weaknesses and ways to improve it. I...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I commend the Minister on bringing the Bill to the House. We need some balance in this debate. First, I want to declare that I am not a farmer. However, I can bring something to the debate because I live in a rural area, side-by-side with farmers. I see at first-hand what the land means to them in terms of sustaining their livelihoods in future. From listening to some of the language...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Paudie Coffey: That would be a good idea in the interests of canal management, and the Minister should take that suggestion on board.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I add my voice to those of colleagues who raised the issue of domestic and sexual violence. The topic is, and has been, a very dark and silent challenge for many families and individuals who have suffered. They have probably not told their closest friends and family. Like mental health and other issues, it behoves us all to speak about domestic violence and to empower and provide support...