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Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (17 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I express my sympathy to the family of Senator Kieran Phelan. I was a young man when I entered the Seanad in 2007. The Oireachtas can be intimidating place and Kieran's friendly face and banter were very welcome. He and I shared a passion for GAA. He often asked how Waterford hurling was going and would speak about hurling in Laois. Kieran was an honest and decent colleague whom we all...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Since last Sunday's announcement and confirmation of the bailout, I have felt a great sense of shame for our country. I also felt physically sick at where our country has ended up. This generation cannot be proud of its legacy or the mess we have left for the next generation to clean up. The Government should apologise to the people for where we are at. We are at a serious juncture in our...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: That is rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: It is a three card trick.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: We will take no lectures on honesty.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I become worried when I hear people such as Senator Boyle passing off responsibility for political decisions. The Government is the Executive and its members, not the officials, negotiated on behalf of the people. The Government was duly and democratically elected. In the context of the debate on the future of politics, it is statements such as those made by Senator Boyle which oblige me,...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: -----when one hears the Deputy Leader of the House and chairman of the smaller party in government make comments such as those he uttered earlier. Political accountability is required for political decisions. In joining the euro a number of years ago Ireland agreed to a shared monetary union. In essence, we agreed to a loss of sovereignty in respect of our monetary system. Sadly, in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: To create jobs, not to bail out the zombie banks.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Did Senator Leyden canvas for Senator Ó Domhnaill?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Respect the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Paudie Coffey: A lot done, more to do.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I seek clarification from the Leader. The Deputy Leader has just indicated that the Government intends to prioritise and finalise the Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010 and also legislation relating to political donations and climate change. The Leader will be aware that in the Lower House, Fine Gael has offered to facilitate the Oireachtas by making all of...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I ask that the Leader provide time for a debate on small to medium enterprises, SMEs. This sector provides employment for thousands of people, supports local economies and is export-led in nature. Manufacturing is a major element of the SME sector. I reiterate what I said on previous occasions, namely, that we cannot give up on manufacturing. I accept that we are trying to improve our...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Paudie Coffey: We would put those in government out.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I add my support to the amendment and acknowledge Senator Brady's contribution from the Government side. In the interest of inclusiveness and good legislation, it is important we have proper recognition for all stakeholders, whether they be the service providers, those who work within the service or the service users. It seems an illogical omission, whether intentional or otherwise, but it...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Paudie Coffey: He has delivered many of them as a Senator.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Paudie Coffey: These are important amendments which go to the core of some of my concerns. A universal postal service should mean what it says. It is stated in section 16(1)(a) that it is conditional on the interpretation or understanding of the commission. On the reference to geographical conditions, we would all understand there being a difficulty with deliveries or collections due to weather conditions...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Correct.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (1 Dec 2010)

Paudie Coffey: The Senator is speaking sense.