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Seanad: Order of Business (25 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Butler is burying his head in the sand.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: It is incumbent on the Government and anyone who has any power available to him or her to assist redundant workers in every possible way. It is rather concerning when the likes of Pfizer announces large-scale redundancies amounting to in excess of 800 people. These are high-end jobs in the pharmaceuticals area. The European globalisation fund is a €500 million fund available throughout...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I want to bring the focus back to the trouble which many ordinary citizens are experiencing, that is, indebtedness. We are almost reaching crisis levels with regard to personal debt, be it credit cards or credit in general, and mortgage debt - in many cases people are in negative equity. Small businesses are also suffering serious problems with regard to cashflow and overdrafts, which are...

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (12 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I also welcome the Minister of State, who is from a neighbouring constituency in Wexford. I am sure he is well aware of the challenges facing farmers and farming in general. It is very important we debate this issue well in advance of the deadline. We should be fully informed of all issues relating to the debate and the matter should...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Tourism is facing many challenges. One important element to encourage tourism is having proper, efficient and accessible transport links. I support the amendment to the Order of Business regarding transport policy and the confusion between the Department of Transport and Iarnród Éireann management. Last month, all Members welcomed the opening of the western rail corridor, an important...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: He gambled.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: The Senator should not make predictions.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Peace in the valley.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: As Members look across Europe this morning, the fragile state of the economies of many countries within the European Union is evident. The economy of Greece is almost a basket case, while Spain and Portugal have had their ratings downgraded and Ireland is next.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: For many months Members have been discussing how countries are bailing out banks. Ireland is among them, as has been proved by the millions and billions being pumped into its banks. The time is almost approaching when the question will be raised as to who will bail out countries. Members must ask themselves fundamental questions regarding European stability and that of the euro. I ask the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: There is not a trolley for patients, but there are parking spaces.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I get no answers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: Several times, I have listened to Senator Buttimer's calls for a debate in the House on the future of politics. The point he was trying to make was that politics should not be the preserve of the rich.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I heard him make that statement a number of times. I agree with Senator Ó Brolcháin, that there should be no barriers to anyone, including young people, entering the political arena. It should be accessible to people from every background because we need to hear the diverse views of all sectors of society. I would worry if politics became unattractive. Politicians' reputations have...

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I second the amendment to the motion and welcome the Minister of State to the House. He faces huge challenges and I wish him well as he addresses them. Smarter travel initiatives are a challenge. We are a small island but those from mainland Europe or the United States who come to Ireland find it difficult to get around. That is the sad situation in which we find ourselves, lacking an...

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: I will not say much more than that. I had wanted to speak about the cuts in bus services in rural Ireland because they are having a deep impact. People have no access to public transport and are using their cars more because Bus Éireann has cut some very popular services. I could mention Waterford again and services to towns such as Cappoquin, Lismore and Tallow. These were served by Bus...

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: The Minister of State was saving energy.

Seanad: Smarter Travel Initiative: Motion (28 Apr 2010)

Paudie Coffey: The Minister of State is absolved.