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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Who is in charge of the board?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I raise a matter discussed many times in the House, namely, the state of the fire service. I refer to the ongoing investigation into the Bray fire tragedy. There is much concern that the scope of the investigation is not wide enough and that only the fire and the building are being investigated. It is important the systems, procedures and protocols surrounding that tragedy and all fire...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I support previous speakers' calls for a debate on active citizenship and volunteerism in general. Time is one of the most valuable resources for people in these busy days. Those who are willing to contribute voluntarily to our society should be acknowledged on an official level in both Houses of the Oireachtas. We must discuss how they may be supported into the future. The management of...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: They are the only ones who can run the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Ormonde is losing touch.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: We will not take lectures from Senator Ormonde either.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Tough.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Boyle should steady up.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: He is getting excited.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: In 2006, 67 housing mortgage suits came before the High Court and to date in 2007 there have been more than 80, with 200 cases listed. That is a stark warning that should be heeded by all Senators, Deputies and anyone interested in the way our people attempt to house themselves. Some weeks ago the Minister of State with responsibility for housing, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, said that those who...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: The Fianna Fáil Members are all very quiet at that. They will do as they are told.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: When will radiotherapy be available in Waterford Regional Hospital to serve the public in the south-east region? The early detection of cancer is a major priority for any cancer strategy. Will the Minister confirm when BreastCheck will be available in Waterford city and other areas? The Taoiseach gave a commitment in the general election campaign that the service would be operational in...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: This is a speech.

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: We in Fine Gael support the amendment and feel that, where there is a possibility of doubt relating to legislation, we should look to the default position. This will assure there can be no doubt relating to the subsection. We feel that local government is looking after vehicle registration, motor tax and so on and the wording of the Bill, as drafted, does not assure us the Minister for the...

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister for his answer.

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister for attending this debate and the staff who drafted the Bill. We in Fine Gael hope it will be of a technical nature. We will monitor it at all levels from local government up to both Houses of the Oireachtas to ensure that is the case.

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister to the House. This Bill was debated at length in the other House this week and Senators now have an opportunity to consider it. The Minister was at one time a member of a local authority and he would have in-depth knowledge of local government, as is the case with many Members of this House. I question whether he has considered all the implications of this...

Seanad: Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (15 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: The NRA is responsible for that.

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I acknowledge the efforts of the Road Safety Authority and all State agencies trying their best to reduce the number of deaths as a result of traffic accidents. We would all agree that one death is one too many. We set a target in regard to the number of road traffic deaths but were any measurements done on serious road traffic injuries? Many accidents do not result in deaths but in...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: May I share time with Senator Fitzgerald?