Results 461-480 of 4,773 for speaker:Paudie Coffey
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2009)
Paudie Coffey: Nobody knows what it is at the moment.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2009)
Paudie Coffey: Michael Somers asked that question as well.
- Seanad: Monageer Report: Motion (27 May 2009)
Paudie Coffey: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the tragic events which occurred in Monageer, County Wexford. It is important we hold a public debate on these issues and the effect they have on families and communities. We must reflect on how we respond to tragedies as a society. Are we learning from these difficult situations so that they never happen again? The real litmus...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)
Paudie Coffey: I support the calls to bring forth the Climate Protection Bill to the Seanad. It is a matter that can be dealt with in a cross-party way. I ask that the Leader facilitate this request if at all possible. Senators Quinn and Butler spoke about the Spirit of Ireland presentation which many Members attended yesterday. Those involved are people who have volunteered their expertise, including...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)
Paudie Coffey: They are entering the ring of fire.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)
Paudie Coffey: At the taxpayer's expense.
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: It is generally agreed across the House that one of the main challenges facing the economy is the restoration of competitiveness. It is important to reprioritise and refocus attention on this area because the viability of many businesses, large and small, depends on our level of competitiveness. In this context I refer to energy, an issue I have raised previously. The cost and sourcing of...
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: The Green crutch is wobbling too.
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: They are keeping close now.
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: Senator Cassidy should think of the people, not himself.
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran, to the House and the opportunity to speak in the debate. After any election in which the people have spoken, it is important we reflect on the outcome. It has been a good election for the Opposition, which has been listening closely to the electorate for the last number of years while the Government perhaps has not. I congratulate all those...
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: Senator Boyle is very wrong there.
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: We have listened to the people.
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: What about the mistakes the Government has made?
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: All Fine Gael candidates are competent and have ability.
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: I can say it.
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: The people decide that.
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: The Senator will know the next time.
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: The Senator has been talking about himself for the past ten minutes. He has not spoken of the people or their problems.
- Seanad: Elections of June 2009: Statements (11 Jun 2009)
Paudie Coffey: He is too hurt. He is wounded.