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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: For many months Members have been discussing how countries are bailing out banks. Ireland is among them, as has been proved by the millions and billions being pumped into its banks. The time is almost approaching when the question will be raised as to who will bail out countries. Members must ask themselves fundamental questions regarding European stability and that of the euro. I ask the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: There is not a trolley for patients, but there are parking spaces.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I get no answers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Tourism is facing many challenges. One important element to encourage tourism is having proper, efficient and accessible transport links. I support the amendment to the Order of Business regarding transport policy and the confusion between the Department of Transport and Iarnród Éireann management. Last month, all Members welcomed the opening of the western rail corridor, an important...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: He gambled.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: The Senator should not make predictions.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Peace in the valley.

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (12 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I also welcome the Minister of State, who is from a neighbouring constituency in Wexford. I am sure he is well aware of the challenges facing farmers and farming in general. It is very important we debate this issue well in advance of the deadline. We should be fully informed of all issues relating to the debate and the matter should...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I want to bring the focus back to the trouble which many ordinary citizens are experiencing, that is, indebtedness. We are almost reaching crisis levels with regard to personal debt, be it credit cards or credit in general, and mortgage debt - in many cases people are in negative equity. Small businesses are also suffering serious problems with regard to cashflow and overdrafts, which are...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: It is incumbent on the Government and anyone who has any power available to him or her to assist redundant workers in every possible way. It is rather concerning when the likes of Pfizer announces large-scale redundancies amounting to in excess of 800 people. These are high-end jobs in the pharmaceuticals area. The European globalisation fund is a €500 million fund available throughout...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I also voice my concerns about last night's television programme on the care of the elderly. We have been hearing stories every day from the Carers' Association and volunteers throughout the country about how they are crying out for help and resources to care for the elderly at home. It is proven that when the elderly are cared for at home, it is a much better environment for them and saves...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Butler is burying his head in the sand.

Seanad: Adult Education: Motion (2 Jun 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister of State for the information he has provided to Senators. The picture does not seem as rosy as he has outlined. Lifelong learning, upskilling and retraining are now more important than ever in our society and in the lives of many who are unemployed, isolated and abandoned and who do not have the access to re-skilling and education they deserve. My colleagues have dealt...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I support Senator Cummins's call for the Waterford to Rosslare railway line to be kept open. Waterford is a gateway city in the national spatial strategy, while Rosslare is a Europort, a gateway to mainland Europe. It is a crazy and retrograde step to close off a lifeline from the rest of Europe into the heart of Ireland such as the Rosslare to Waterford railway line. One constantly hears...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Paudie Coffey: It is not being promoted, unfortunately.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I support the call for a debate on banking governance. It is a matter that must remain a top priority for all Members of the Oireachtas into the future and we must learn from the mistakes that were made in the past. However, I draw the Leader's attention to the issue of redundancy. While it is important we keep an eye on the banking reports and banking governance, politics and everything...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Please, respect the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Hear, hear.