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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009): Paudie Coffey: The Leader obviously does not understand the word. That is why we are where we are.
Seanad: Affordable Housing: Statements (8 Apr 2009): Paudie Coffey: ...the construction sector. Nobody was willing to cry "Stop". We debated the matter in the House and the current Minister of State, Deputy Finneran, has stated clearly how circumstances have changed. We are where we are and I hope serious lessons have been learned. The legacy of our policy is such that local authorities are left exposed to the cost of the provision of affordable houses,...

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