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Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Thank you Deputy. Your time is up.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I call on Deputy Creighton, who is sharing time with Deputies Shortall and Broughan.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Forty seconds remain.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: The Deputy is over time. I call Deputy Ross.

Allegations in relation to An Garda Síochána: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: The Deputy is over time. Can I ask him to be seated?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the fact that representatives from An Post will be invited to come before the committee to respond to members' queries and also to some of the issues raised by the delegation. In light of the commitment contained in the programme for Government and that provided by the Minister last night to the effect that a Cabinet sub-committee will review this matter, I am of the view that he...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Yes. There is no doubt that the alarm bells are ringing and I want to commend the Irish Postmasters Union. The union's political actions are raising public awareness, as is the fact that this committee is also engaged. I have met Mr. McGann previously and he knows my experience of this. I witnessed the closure of Kill post office in County Waterford, which An Post handled very badly by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Before I call Deputy O'Donovan I acknowledge the call for Government action which has been well sounded here this morning. Even the motions have been spoken about it, on the political front. I ask the union to tell me the tangible efforts that An Post is making to attract new business. For example, AIB does some business through the network but other banking outlets around the country are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: A time slot of ten minutes was allocated for the presentation. All committee members have a full copy of Mr. McGann's speech, and I am anxious to get questions and answers going. Can Mr. McGann move to the conclusion, please?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: We have this on the record. I apologise for interrupting, but ten minutes were allocated and we are over 17 minutes at this stage and I am anxious to let members interact with Mr. McGann.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I thank Mr. McGann. I call Deputy Dooley.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I apologise for interrupting Mr. McGann. This submission has already been circulated to members and they have read it. I understand Mr. McGann intends to make a presentation. Is the presentation being made as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: It is fine if the script refers to the presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainability of Post Office Network: Irish Postmasters Union (26 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: That is what I wished to clarify.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I apologise for interrupting the Deputy in full flow, but the time has come to adjourn the debate.

Topical Issue Matters (20 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Robert Dowds - the need to ensure boards of section 38 health agencies are representative of all stakeholders; (2) Deputy Dessie Ellis - the need to provide support for Tuath housing for the refurbishment of properties at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Turn 180 clearly stated it is not selling anything. I note it has a very sceptical stance on the development of renewables and I would like a better understanding of this. Given what we have heard other witnesses state, does Turn 180 believe climate change is having a negative impact on the environment, particularly when one considers the Irish environment and the weather systems we have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Mr. Swords is aware the heads of the climate change Bill have been published, and the Government and some political parties are pushing for it to set targets. We all know the three main contributors to carbon emissions in this country are agriculture, transport and the energy sector. Given our economic dependence on agriculture and transport it would seem obvious the energy sector is the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the witnesses from the various sectors to the meeting. We should have had the debate long ago. People have many concerns, which is the reason for today’s meeting. My first question is for Element Power. Reference was made to a lot of land lease options that have already been made in regard to its proposals. One is with the semi-State agency, Coillte. Could someone...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Electricity Generation and Export: Discussion (18 Feb 2014)

Paudie Coffey: I have some queries for Bord na Móna. I thank Mr. D’Arcy for setting the context around the climate change debate, something which we are not discussing enough in this country. In recent weeks there was extreme flooding on various river basins and in villages and towns in my constituency in Waterford. That should act as a wake-up call. Reference was made to one in 50 year...