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Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: We were listening and we are entitled to comment.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Give a bit of respect.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Committee Stage. (26 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Allow Senator Mullen to speak

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: One of our most progressive third level colleges, Waterford Institute of Technology, currently has an application with the Minister for Education and Science for elevation to university status. More than a year ago, the same Minister commissioned an independent assessment of that application, which was carried out by Dr. Jim Port. We have waited almost eight months for that report to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: It is a diktat.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Walsh is uncomfortable and we understand that.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: As we are an island nation I call for a debate on the role of our commercial ports and the way they can contribute to both our regional and national economies. They are access and egress points for major imports and exports and it is important we would have a debate on their role and resources to determine how they will contribute to the economy in the future. There are initiatives such as...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I refer to the need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to clarify the progress on the seven village sewerage scheme application submitted by Waterford County Council and the reasons the foreshore licences that are required have not yet been approved. There is a great deal of frustration and confusion surrounding this village sewerage scheme in County...

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes (14 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister of State for outlining where we are in terms of progress. Lessons should be learned from this application and I hope the Minister and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government will take on board the view that where schemes are to be grouped, the question whether foreshore licences for individual applicants are required should be examined. If there...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I support the request of Senators Burke and Ormonde that the Leader invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to the House to clarify the position on the guidelines on sustainable planning, which are now subject to public consultation. It is very important that such guidelines, which have a great impact on communities, be properly debated in the Seanad. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Flip flop.

Seanad: National Waste Strategy: Statements (6 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for his presentation. This is an important issue for the Government and for the service providers, local authorities and all those involved in waste management but, most importantly, for the people of this country. They have a greater awareness nowadays of the implications, complications and cost of waste management and its infrastructure....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: Give back the money then.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: I support the calls by my colleagues on the pharmacists' dispute and I, too, would welcome a debate. Such a dispute would have a detrimental effect especially on pharmacists in the small towns and villages around Ireland who provide an invaluable service. I want to raise the issue of sewerage infrastructure and the difficulty in attaining foreshore licences for the development of this...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: It provides an invaluable boost to our rural economy.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Paudie Coffey: It is vital to our rural economy and I ask the Government to continue to strongly support the coursing clubs of this country.

Seanad: Substance Abuse: Motion (19 Dec 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, for attending this important debate. I welcome this all-party motion. No doubt all Senators would agree that all sectors have a role and responsibility to play in the fight against drugs. As politicians, we have to lead that fight. The Government must also take the lead. Communities, citizens and society in general have a big role to play...

Seanad: Substance Abuse: Motion (19 Dec 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I believe he genuinely wants to deal with this problem. I saw the Minister of State on a television debate with what I can only describe as celebrity half-wits before the recent high profile tragedies. These persons were promoting the legalisation of drugs. One can ask where these celebrities are now. They have gone to ground because the same media is publicising these high profile...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Paudie Coffey: He took on Eoghan.