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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: It is 100% in Northern Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I support the calls for a debate on public sector reform, especially Senator Harris's call for structural reform. There is a realisation that this is essential for all of us. It is a shame to see public and private workers arguing with each other on the streets. It is a shame that our society has come to this. The pillars of our society are the health service, the education system, the...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: The Minister was on the backbenches when it happened. We will not blame him for it.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: That is a serious assumption.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister and the opportunity to contribute to the debate. It is very important that views are expressed here and opinions heard. This is probably the most important legislation that most of us will have an opportunity to discuss, particularly with regard to the future solvency of the economy and the country. I am one of those who tries to be optimistic, despite all of the...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: It is the truth. Just listen.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: What does the Senator want him to do? Railroad the Bill through the House?

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: The Senator should show some respect.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: What is the Senator talking about?

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: The public must have full confidence in the entire planning process in this country which depends on its integrity. I draw the attention of the House to the mission statement of An Bord Pleanála which states it carries out its work in an independent manner that embodies the public service ethos of integrity, impartiality and the desire to serve the public interest. I wish to raise a matter...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: The position of the present chairman is untenable owing to his actions and his failure to follow correct procedures and listen to higher court recommendations. He should resign.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2009)

Paudie Coffey: These people are not held accountable.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paudie Coffey: Is it any wonder that people are cynical about politics? I agree with Senators MacSharry and Callely that Members from both sides of the House have been calling consistently for debates that relate to people's lives, such as house repossessions, job losses, NAMA and the economic future of this country. The Fine Gael leader's decision this weekend has cast a strong spotlight on the workings...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Paudie Coffey: Time passes.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Paudie Coffey: The disappointment of the people.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Paudie Coffey: We are around a while, all the same.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (7 Oct 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I acknowledge the Minister's response to the Fine Gael motion and add my voice to the many from all sides of the Chamber which argued for the retention of the rural transport scheme. There is great concern about proposed cuts in the bord snip report, especially in the rural communities we represent. Every Senator in the House as I look around it has a large rural hinterland in his or her...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the Seanad for the initiation of an important Bill and debate. While the Bill has been recently publicised by the media, it was also publicised prior to this summer's local elections. This comprehensive Bill addresses the important matters of planning and development which will have a significant impact on how the country and communities will...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (7 Oct 2009)

Paudie Coffey: There was control exercised from Dublin also.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Paudie Coffey: Every politician of whatever hue should be concerned about the major damage done to the body politic. Our democratic institutions are under attack, probably for very good reason. Many of us who were on doorsteps campaigning for the Lisbon treaty know that people gritted their teeth and voted "Yes" to give themselves and the country every opportunity to recover. The public's angry mood is...