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Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (15 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Question 658: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop Waterford and the south east region to enable it to maximise its potential to attract more tourists to the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15827/11]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (15 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Question 662: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review the rules in which a taxi driver seeking renewal of his licence requires a vehicle that is less than nine years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15536/11]

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: They should have sorted it out.

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Give the Minister some credit for sorting out the mess Fianna Fáil created.

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: The Deputy has a short memory.

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: There were certainly challenges after Fianna Fáil left.

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (7 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the pupil-teacher ratio at a school (details supplied) in County Waterford with a view to retaining the existing number of teachers due to the increased numbers of pupils enrolled for the year 2011-2012. [14518/11]

Institutes of Technology (2 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: With the permission of the House, I would like to share time with Deputy Conway, who has been working closely with me on this issue.

Institutes of Technology (2 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: I acknowledge that for the first time in the programme for Government, there is a clear commitment to explore the establishment of a university for the south east. In response to a parliamentary question two months ago, the Minister stated that the establishment of a technological university will require new legislation and will require detailed performance criteria for the designation...

Dáil Reform: Statements (2 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: With the permission of the House.

Dáil Reform: Statements (2 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate on Dáil reform, especially as a new Deputy. We all recognise that Dáil Éireann is a reflection of Irish society and every Member elected to this House is charged with electoral responsibilities to reflect the views of those we represent, but also to make decisions in the interests of the greater good of this country. As a...

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: I wish to share time with Deputy Donohoe.

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2011)

Paudie Coffey: I acknowledge the Bill is an effort to transfer functions from the Department for Finance to the Department of public expenditure and reform. I wish to comment on Deputy McGuinness's contribution before he leaves the Chamber. He has been very frank and I agree with much of what he has had to say. When his party was in Government he was a lone voice and it is a pity that he was not listened...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (24 May 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of residents in long-term care facilities including both private and public patients for both 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12528/11]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (24 May 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of long-term care facilities here for both private and public patients in 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12529/11]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (24 May 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the total cost to the Exchequer of providing long-term care in 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12530/11]

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (18 May 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to re-instate the sail-training programme Coiste an Asgard; if he has considered replacing the [i]Asgard II[/i] sailing vessel which sank off the coast of France on 11 September 2008; if he has received an insurance payment for the vessel following its sinking; if so, the purpose for which the insurance payment was used; and if he will...

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (18 May 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to invest in new vessels for use by the Naval Service to protect Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11922/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a grant that has been approved to a person (details supplied) in County Waterford under the agri-environment options scheme will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11976/11]

State Assets (18 May 2011)

Paudie Coffey: Will the Taoiseach confirm if part of the EU and IMF bailout deal agreed by the last Government was that State assets be sold? Is it clearly defined in the agreement? Was it made clear at the time of the deal what was non-essential and, conversely, essential? Is it being left to the Government to establish the criteria to define the issue. It seems obvious that the deal was already done...