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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: We should spare a thought for the salvage operation under way off the south-east coast at Dunmore East in County Waterford. It is a difficult and emotional time for the families of those on the stricken vessel, Père Charles. As we are an island nation and similar events could affect any part of our country, there should be a protocol or system in place for when vessels sink. At the time,...

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognises that Ireland failed to meet its responsibilities under the Kyoto protocol and its greenhouse gas emissions are twice the overall target; only 4.5% of Ireland's primary energy supply comes from renewables; fossil fuels still account for approximately 92.5% of all energy used in...

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: It is a very good amendment. Did the Senator read it?

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Boyle did the same while in Opposition.

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I have the Minister's contribution from 7 March this year.

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: It adds much. The measures are tangible.

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: In which case the Senator should support us.

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: That is fine.

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Is Senator O'Malley thinking of joining the Green Party?

Seanad: Energy Security and Climate Change: Motion (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Is the Senator going to join the Green Party?

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I will not grandstand on any issues here or raise matters just for the sake if creating a political football, but I will not make any apologies for raising in this House issues of concern to the citizens of this country. Any Senator who rises here to speak should be listened to. They represent entire regions and entire facets of our communities. Seven years ago there was a cancer strategy...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Paudie Coffey: I concur with Senator Cummins regarding Waterford Crystal, which was a flagship employer, even in difficult times, not only in Waterford but also regionally. I ask the Leader to take on board the Senator's comments and to invite the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to the House to discuss the issue of competitiveness in general. The issue affects Waterford Crystal today but it...

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (31 Oct 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Is there any collective responsibility within the Government?

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (31 Oct 2007)

Paudie Coffey: They were missing in action.

Seanad: Housing Market: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Give them the resources.

Seanad: Housing Market: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

Paudie Coffey: They have to be funded.

Seanad: Housing Market: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

Paudie Coffey: That is a red herring.

Seanad: Housing Market: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

Paudie Coffey: Why are the figures in the pre-budget outlook for social and affordable housing being cut?

Seanad: Housing Market: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

Paudie Coffey: The Green Party has changed its attitude in recent months.