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Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: I also wish to put on record my views regarding the Brexit negotiations that all agree are at a critical and sensitive stage. I acknowledge the work of the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste, Deputy Coveney, and the Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs, Deputy McEntee, for the sterling work they are doing on behalf of every citizen of this country and for being a voice for...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 1.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 4.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, by the putting of one question from the Chair which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Government; No. 2, statement by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the Climate...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: I thank all the Senators who made contributions on the Order of Business. I, too, acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery of former Senator Michael Comiskey. I would also like to join the Cathaoirleach in offering sympathies to the families of those tragically killed in the terrible road traffic accident outside New Ross on Monday evening last. Lily Alexander and her husband, Doug,...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: I, too, welcome our esteemed guests to Ireland. Senator Boyhan raised the issue of the mother and baby homes commission of investigation and its extension by one year to enable it to investigate 14 former homes. I agree with the Senator that there is a lot of concern with regard to the victims and those who have suffered. The extension is being provided to enable indepth engagement with...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: I look forward to reading her report.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome that the Government in the Finance Bill-----

Seanad: Finance Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Deputy and his guests to the Gallery. It is always good to have visitors from the Lower House to hear the extensive debate that takes place in the Seanad.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the retention of the 9% VAT rate in the Finance Bill. Many of those present come from the regions of Ireland, such as the Minister of State, who comes from Wexford, while I am from Waterford and other colleagues come from other areas of the country. For such Members, this has been one of the measures that most assisted the hospitality trade during the economic crisis. That is...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister to the House for this important debate on climate action in the context of his area of departmental responsibility, namely, housing, local government and planning. There is no doubt that Ireland, along with the rest of the world, faces huge global challenges in terms of its response to climate change. This is the second annual transition statement as per the Climate...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: At 10.30 a.m. maidin amárach.

Seanad: Public Service Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: It is the motion for earlier signature.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jan 2018)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Leader back to the Chamber as a married man. I wish him and his husband Conchobhar the very best for their future together. Ireland had, and still has, a lot to be proud of but our past shows there are a lot of shameful chapters about which we should be embarrassed and by which we should be shamed. During public discussion and discourse in recent years, we have heard about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Discussion (25 Jan 2018)

Paudie Coffey: I will be brief. I welcome the Minister and his officials. It is important that we review progress regarding Rebuilding Ireland. I want to note for the record the solid progress being made in terms of the delivery of housing. Initially, as we all know, it was about putting budgets and investment in place. Now, however, it is all about delivery. The Minister's announcement of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Discussion (25 Jan 2018)

Paudie Coffey: I understand that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Discussion (25 Jan 2018)

Paudie Coffey: The affordable initiatives-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Discussion (25 Jan 2018)

Paudie Coffey: -----are welcome and we need to see more of them. I just want to put that on the record.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Discussion (25 Jan 2018)

Paudie Coffey: I apologise. I missed the private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Discussion (25 Jan 2018)

Paudie Coffey: The Deputy is not the only one. I have helped many people over the years. The Deputy does not have-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Update on Rebuilding Ireland - Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Discussion (25 Jan 2018)

Paudie Coffey: -----a monopoly on that.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (31 Jan 2018)

Paudie Coffey: Go raibh maith agat. I want to acknowledge Senator Kelleher for facilitating me.