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Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: Senator Norris is incorrect in what he is saying.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: There are many local craft brewers.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: Page 2 states that the amendment involves the deletion of section 1.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the Minister of the State to what is a very important debate on alcohol use and abuse in this country. The vast majority certainly agree with many of the provisions in the Bill. Some of us have concerns that we can tease out at a later stage. I recognise and the Minister of State has just explained that amendment No. 1 gives the Minister of the day the mechanism to implement the...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I will be brief. I endorse the comments of Senators Mulherin and Noone regarding large retailers. To be fair to all sides, I will note that we have responsible retailers and consumers, which we should recognise in this debate. This Bill is an opportunity. If we want to wage a war on alcohol abuse - a war of which we are all supportive - we must target the large retailers that are shifting...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: A matter I wish to raise that will come up in more detail later on concerns interpretation. One of the fundamental issues we will be discussing later on concerns structural separation. In the interests of clarity and possible reassurance to allay some fears that might be out there, there should be a clear definition of structural separation. It is worded in the Bill and a full section is...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I am raising a question and I would appreciate some response from the Minister of State regarding my query about an interpretation of a very fundamental part of the Bill that is quoted in section 20. The two words are "structural separation". There is no definition or understanding of what that term means so it is something we need to address. I would like some response.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I thank the Minister of State for the clarification and assurance that it will be addressed. It will be helpful as we proceed through the Bill. On Report Stage, we will have an opportunity to include a clear definition so there is a proper understanding and no doubt as to the Minister's aspirations or objectives. Whatever it will be replaced by should be included in the interpretation on...

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: We have had a good and positive debate on these amendments. We are trying to change an entire culture with this legislation as it covers children, adults, commercial activities and more. I agree with the comments made by Senator Wilson that it is important that we have adequate time to debate the intricacies of the Bill. It is only then we will find weaknesses and ways to improve it. I...

Seanad: Fire Safety in Traveller Accommodation: Statements (19 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: It is one year since the Carrickmines tragedy and it is important to have this debate to let all views be heard across the House. One year ago it was a very human tragedy when ten lives were lost on a halting site in Carrickmines. It was a very real tragedy that affected not only that family but the wider Traveller community as well. To be fair to the Minister and his officials, they have...

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following:"Seanad Éireann, while recognising the pressures that tenants are under following rent increases and the need for a comprehensive response to these pressures, does not accept the Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016 for the following reasons:(a) Passage of the Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016 would be...

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: There is homelessness in Belfast.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: The Minister wants to increase social housing as well.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: It would be interesting to know what Sinn Féin would put in it, but we would like to know how it would fund it as well.

Seanad: Rent Certainty (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: Sinn Féin wants to tax jobs and tax employment. It is a high tax party.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I welcome the officials from the Department and the institute. This is an important engagement this morning. We all acknowledge there is a housing crisis. From the outset, we need to ensure we keep intact the integrity of the planning process. I do not doubt but that the new legislation achieves that. The officials might clarify where the integrity is defined in terms of the new...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I wish to clarify my point so the Deputy will be clear. I do not agree with building on flood plains; I am talking about repairing riverbanks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: May I clarify? I want to make it very clear that I am not talking about building on flood plains.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I never agreed with building on flood plains.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: General Scheme of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Discussion (12 Oct 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I am talking about repairing riverbanks.