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Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Paudie Coffey: "Oireachtas Report" offers a brief piece. I also acknowledge Mr. Tim Ryan who does a brief piece in the local paper in my constituency of Waterford. Other than that, members of the media have many questions to ask themselves in respect of the notice they give this House and the important workings that happen within it. Reform of Seanad Éireann is the only way to give the House true...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (11 Mar 2009)

Paudie Coffey: What about a national laboratory?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (11 Mar 2009)

Paudie Coffey: We do not even have a national laboratory.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I wish to add my voice of condemnation regarding the callous murders carried out in Northern Ireland in recent days. They were outrageous and despicable acts, in which two young British soldiers and one police officer were mown down and taken away from their families and the communities they were protecting. No Member will ever understand the mind-set of the criminals who carried out such...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages. (27 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I move amendment No. 3: In page 6, line 11, after "servant" to insert "and excludes non-pensionable payments". This amendment refers to non-pensionable payments which would take into account payments such as overtime, which is a large part of the remuneration of public servants. It highlights another anomaly with regard to this Bill which has been pointed out clearly in the Lower House....

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages. (27 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: To comment on this section of the Bill——

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Leyden thinks he is at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I support the call for a rolling debate on the economy. Senator Ó Murchú referred to this morning's opinion poll and he complimented those on this side of the House for not gloating. It is not a matter of opinion polls, it is much more serious than that. As a parent of three small children under the age of five, I am seriously concerned about their future. Last night, I attended a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: It seems that on a daily basis the Government is trying to take a step forward, but instead it is taking five steps backwards. It is not inspiring confidence in our economy and that is of great concern because the Government is in denial. We seem to be a little insulated from reality in this House and in the Lower House. Will the Government seriously consider producing a detailed road map...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I seek a rolling debate on the economy with specific attention on competitiveness and employment, while addressing the huge deficits in our public finances.

Seanad: Farm Waste Management (25 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: In recent weeks I have met many farmers who were approved for grant aid under the farm waste management scheme. These farmers understood they had a clear contract with the State and that the specified grant moneys would be paid. I was horrified to discover that many of the farmers are seriously exposed as a consequence of the large loans they took out in good faith on the understanding that...

Seanad: Farm Waste Management (25 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I do not doubt for one minute the success of the scheme which has allowed farmers to upgrade their infrastructure and improve their positions. That comes as a result of the significant investment in this area. I welcome the Minister of State's indication that farmers will be paid as it has been a concern. It is good to hear it clearly...

Seanad: Farm Waste Management (25 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I propose to share time with Senators John Paul Phelan and McFadden.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: There the Senator goes again.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: It is okay to do that.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: We have seen serious unrest in society recently, which is worrying. People are very angry about what is happening in the economy, especially with the loss of jobs, the financial pressures on families and the loss of front-line services that my colleague, Senator Fitzgerald, has spoken about, especially in areas such as education and health. I am also concerned by the evidence that people are...

Seanad: National Insulation Programme: Motion (18 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and am pleased to have the opportunity to debate this motion. I understand to a degree Senator O'Toole's frustration because he was a Member of the House a long time before me. However, he is not the first to advocate programmes such as this. Many years ago I heard people advocating the need for better insulation in our homes, attics and so on....

Seanad: National Insulation Programme: Motion (18 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: It is a publicity stunt.

Seanad: National Insulation Programme: Motion (18 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: It is too little, too late.

Seanad: National Insulation Programme: Motion (18 Feb 2009)

Paudie Coffey: The Senator has not listened to the full debate.