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Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: The Senator is hiding behind the HSE.

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 30 (21 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: As I outlined earlier, the predicament in which Waterford Crystal finds itself is a matter of important and national significance. As we all know this company has been a major plank for the economy of the southeast and Waterford city. We need to debate not alone the issue of manufacturing in Waterford but of competitiveness in Ireland in general. Waterford Crystal continued to export goods...

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 30 (21 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I ask that the House be adjourned to discuss a specific and important matter of public interest which has arisen suddenly, namely, the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to discuss the implications of the Government's decision not to underwrite a €39 million loan for Waterford Crystal and to make a statement to the House on the matter. This is an issue...

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 30 (21 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: On a point of order, is it not the case — I am a relatively new Member of the Seanad — that if five Senators support the motion it may be discussed?

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 30 (21 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Thank you.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I wish to raise a matter of serious concern not only for Waterford but for the region and the nation, namely, the predicament of Waterford Crystal. As many people are probably aware, 500 jobs are at stake in that company which has an iconic brand, not only for Waterford but for Ireland. This is a flagship company that has benefited our economy for many generations. Generations of taxpayers...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Cathaoirleach for that.

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran, on his recent appointment and thank him for attending the House to take this Adjournment matter. We had a good debate in the House earlier on rural development with the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív. We discussed many aspects of the lack of services in rural areas. I refer to the lack of adequate...

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister to the House to debate this very important topic. I was among the first of many Senators who looked for this debate and have been looking for it for quite some time. I am impressed by the passion of Senator McDonald for the rural area, something I could hear in her speech. I have a similar passion. We must acknowledge the value and contribution people in rural areas...

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister's offer to debate the various issues in the House on another occasion. Rural development is such a broad area that one cannot deal with it in one debate. I thank the Minister for his offer. We welcome the increase of €425 million in funding for rural development under the Leader programme. What is the timescale for tendering from the various Leader groups around...

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Some farmers are still comfortable in Wellington boots.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: That is not the way it is.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: For the honour and glory of the little villages and parishes.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: The Minister cut the fund for broadband. The Senator is speaking out of both sides of her mouth.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: She should get the facts right.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: He took the money from the broadband scheme for use on greener homes. The Senator is speaking out of both sides of her mouth.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I am correcting the Senator's facts. She is incorrect.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: The Senator is misleading the House.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: The Green Minister cut the funds for broadband and that is a fact.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (14 May 2008)

Paudie Coffey: "Rural proofing" is the new buzzword of the Greens.