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Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I would like to ask that they be included, because they are very important. We are trying to encourage smarter travel. The Minister knows that and he has put considerable investment in it. I feel that many local authorities are neglecting footpaths in towns. I suppose it is down to costs again, but at least if there is a records management system of footpaths, it will encourage...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the development of this innovative project. It is not before time and will result in more efficiency and better cost management. Does the project include all national, regional and local roads or just regional and local roads, and are footpaths included?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (26 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the additional investment made in the local and regional road network. Following the poor weather conditions many roads were left in a terrible state. People pay their motor taxation and deserve to have investment made in the road network. Will the Minister confirm if most or all of the €50 million was spent on emergency repairs, potholes and channelling on roads? Is an...

Topical Issue Debate: Electricity Transmission Network (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Public confidence has already been seriously undermined. There is concern that EirGid will drive on, irrespective of the concerns being expressed. This will meet huge resistance and add to the cost of the project. At the very least, the public deserves a full cost-benefit analysis of the underground option to be put on the table, with all the facts and figures, in an open and transparent...

Topical Issue Debate: Electricity Transmission Network (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for taking this important topic. We need to have a wider debate on energy security and demand as there is much public concern about this matter. We, as public representatives, have a responsibility to advocate the people’s views and concerns on the floor of the House to have them addressed. Communities in my constituency have expressed deep concerns to me...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I must call Derek Keating.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Deputy Creighton has ten minutes.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: The Deputy is listed to share with Deputy Tóibín.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Is that agreed? Agreed. We will see how it works out.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Add that to the shopping list. Put the lot on it.

Leaders' Questions (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: The shelves would be clear.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 96. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49848/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Appeals (21 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 97. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Waterford will have their appeal for mortgage interest supplement decided upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49850/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Can Mr. McCusker clarify how this committee has the power to make it stop?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Does Mr. Moloney believe the costings were not done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: It is a question of public confidence and the transparency I am speaking about.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I thank all the groups which have come before the committee today. It is important they put their concerns on the public record, not only so that we as a committee can take them on board but also because it is hoped there will be opportunities in the near future for us to put their concerns to EirGrid and ask why it is not being fully transparent in its responses to the various communities....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Exemption?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I thank Ms O'Donoghue for the presentation, which was informative and which will help the committee as we consider the Bill. I can speak from experience with regard to local authorities trying to acquire a foreshore licence where a sewerage scheme was being developed. I come from Waterford and Ms O'Donoghue is probably aware of the seven villages sewerage scheme. I was a member of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Does Coastal Concern Alliance have any issue with on-land wind farms?