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Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I will conclude on the rates issue. Now that we are reforming local authorities, there is an opportunity to modernise the rates system. I accept that-----

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I will conclude. We accept that there are harmonisation issues, but the Valuation Office needs to be revised. Will the Minister of State do so?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Nuclear Energy: Discussion (23 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: What is the footprint of a typical paired SMR unit?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Nuclear Energy: Discussion (23 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the delegation for attending. It is important that we continue to discuss all energy options regarding the country's future needs. We should not dismiss any source of energy, including nuclear energy. It is important that any modern economy or society debate the issues publicly and consider all options. Unfortunately for the nuclear sector, there is significant negativity...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (23 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the officials from the Department and the representatives of ComReg for coming before the committee to inform us. We have an important political role in this, and that is an issue the committee must revisit after this discussion. I thank the officials because I feel a bit more reassured now that I know they are fully focused on this issue. This proposal could have an enormous...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Living City Initiative (23 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 81. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of applications that have been made under the Living City initiative in counties Limerick and Waterford since its introduction in Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45052/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation Provision (23 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 159. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide in tabular form the amount of money spent on emergency accommodation in the years 2008 to 2012, inclusive, and to date in 2013; the long-term accommodation provisions that are being delivered to reduce the cost of emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45051/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (23 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 215. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made to date in respect of the promised two primary care centres for County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45053/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Services (22 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Deputy, allow the Minister of State to respond.

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (10 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I acknowledge the Minister's response. I appreciate that he has visited Waterford and is working to improve the economic lot of the citizens of Waterford and the south east. Since TalkTalk's high profile closure, we have seen economic reports. Indeed, I welcome the Forfás economic development strategy. The Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation's south-east economic...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (10 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important topic. I am glad the Minister, Deputy Bruton, is in attendance in the Chamber to hear my concerns in this regard. Over the years, the manufacturing sector has contributed substantially and positively to the Irish economy. It has provided good and honest employment to thousands of workers and their families. I...

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I apologise for interrupting the Deputy.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I am afraid the Order of Business does not allow for that. If he wishes to wrap up briefly I will allow him to so do but the time is now 1.30 p.m. and a sos has been ordered for this time.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I must ask the Deputy to conclude.

Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Second Stage (9 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I remind the Deputy that he may resume if he wishes as 22 minutes remain in his slot.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Budget Submissions (8 Oct 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 176. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the total number of pre-budget submissions, proposals or policies that have been received by his Department for costing by political parties, interest groups and individuals to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42282/13]

Leaders' Questions (26 Sep 2013)

Paudie Coffey: Yes.

Private Members' Business - Cuts in Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 Sep 2013)

Paudie Coffey: I wish to acknowledge the Sinn Féin motion. It is important for public representatives to keep education at the top of our agenda and prioritise it as best we can. Unfortunately, the difference between Government and Opposition Deputies is that those on the Government benches must manage the budget and the available funds that are allocated to try to protect our education system as far...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2013)

Paudie Coffey: The Deputy proposing the amendment said we should not be retrospective, but that is exactly what he has done by proposing the amendment. The Good Friday Agreement was agreed by the citizens of the State and it had nothing in it regarding the Taxi Regulation Bill or licensing. If that was the intention - and the Deputy's party was very involved in the Good Friday Agreement, as we all...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment (24 Sep 2013)

Paudie Coffey: 252. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school in a Gaeltacht area (details supplied) will be allowed to hire a teacher that is proficient in the Irish language pursuant to Section 6 of the Education Act 1998, as they are currently debarred from doing so as applicants on the supplementary panel are not proficient enough in the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on...