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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I concur with Senator Cummins regarding Waterford Crystal, which was a flagship employer, even in difficult times, not only in Waterford but also regionally. I ask the Leader to take on board the Senator's comments and to invite the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to the House to discuss the issue of competitiveness in general. The issue affects Waterford Crystal today but it...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I will not grandstand on any issues here or raise matters just for the sake if creating a political football, but I will not make any apologies for raising in this House issues of concern to the citizens of this country. Any Senator who rises here to speak should be listened to. They represent entire regions and entire facets of our communities. Seven years ago there was a cancer strategy...

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognises that Ireland failed to meet its responsibilities under the Kyoto protocol and its greenhouse gas emissions are twice the overall target; only 4.5% of Ireland's primary energy supply comes from renewables; fossil fuels still account for approximately 92.5% of all energy used in...

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: It is a very good amendment. Did the Senator read it?

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Boyle did the same while in Opposition.

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I have the Minister's contribution from 7 March this year.

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: It adds much. The measures are tangible.

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: In which case the Senator should support us.

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: That is fine.

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Is Senator O'Malley thinking of joining the Green Party?

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Is the Senator going to join the Green Party?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: We should spare a thought for the salvage operation under way off the south-east coast at Dunmore East in County Waterford. It is a difficult and emotional time for the families of those on the stricken vessel, Père Charles. As we are an island nation and similar events could affect any part of our country, there should be a protocol or system in place for when vessels sink. At the time,...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: May I share time with Senator Fitzgerald?

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I acknowledge the efforts of the Road Safety Authority and all State agencies trying their best to reduce the number of deaths as a result of traffic accidents. We would all agree that one death is one too many. We set a target in regard to the number of road traffic deaths but were any measurements done on serious road traffic injuries? Many accidents do not result in deaths but in...

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister to the House. This Bill was debated at length in the other House this week and Senators now have an opportunity to consider it. The Minister was at one time a member of a local authority and he would have in-depth knowledge of local government, as is the case with many Members of this House. I question whether he has considered all the implications of this...

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: The NRA is responsible for that.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: When will radiotherapy be available in Waterford Regional Hospital to serve the public in the south-east region? The early detection of cancer is a major priority for any cancer strategy. Will the Minister confirm when BreastCheck will be available in Waterford city and other areas? The Taoiseach gave a commitment in the general election campaign that the service would be operational in...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: This is a speech.

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: We in Fine Gael support the amendment and feel that, where there is a possibility of doubt relating to legislation, we should look to the default position. This will assure there can be no doubt relating to the subsection. We feel that local government is looking after vehicle registration, motor tax and so on and the wording of the Bill, as drafted, does not assure us the Minister for the...