Results 1-12 of 12 for diaspora speaker:Paudie Coffey

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Dec 2017)

Paudie Coffey: ...to pass on to the Cabinet the need to review the issues and challenges that they face across the board. It is something to which the House could return in a further, wider debate on emigrants, the diaspora and that area. Senator Devine raised the matter of mother and baby homes. She also condemned President Trump's proposal to make Jerusalem the capital of Israel. I note the Senator's...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2017)

Paudie Coffey: ...we speak, engaging through his embassy and with his consulate and American officials, and he will highlight the concerns of the undocumented Irish. The Government appointed a Minister of State for the diaspora. It appointed a Member of this House, Senator Billy Lawless, who is a strong voice for many of our Irish emigrants in the United States of America. Therefore, I believe it is...

Seanad: Presidential Voting Rights: Motion (30 Nov 2016)

Paudie Coffey: ...part of the debate but I listened to much of it. There is no family that is not touched by emigration in this country and no party or politician for that matter has a monopoly on the views of the diaspora. We should give credit where it is due. The Taoiseach appointed a Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora who is working extremely hard and reaching out to emigrants not...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Paudie Coffey: ...integrity of the process so that Senators' mandates are secure and proper, as it currently is in the constitution of the Seanad. Senator Daly quite correctly outlined the importance of voices for the diaspora. I would include voices for minority groups in the State. However, there is no fast track to Parliament. I am sure all Senators would agree that it is hard work and graft whether...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

Paudie Coffey: I wish to pick up on points made earlier about the importance of recognising the Irish diaspora. In that context, I commend Senator Lawless on the work he has done. I also commend all of the Irish Americans and the Irish centres all over the United States of America on their tremendous work promoting Irish culture, heritage and the connections that sustain links with the Irish who currently...

Report of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs on Voting Rights of Irish Citizens Abroad: Motion (23 Oct 2015)

Paudie Coffey: ...question of whether there should be a time limit on how long citizens could be resident outside the island of Ireland and continue to qualify for a vote. In launching the Global Irish: Ireland's Diaspora Policy document last March, the Government outlined its position on the recommendations contained in the fifth report of the Convention. The Government acknowledged that an extension...

Seanad: An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Second Stage (31 Mar 2015)

Paudie Coffey: ...the Gaeltacht for consideration. The issue is not being ignored and we await with interest the recommendations of the committee. Senator Paschal Mooney has often voiced his strong views on the diaspora and I take on board what he said in this regard today. The Constitutional Convention recommended that citizens resident outside the State should have the right to vote in presidential...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2013: Committee Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Paudie Coffey: Members of the diaspora may not have a passport.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Paudie Coffey: ...express them at their level. The GAA is a democratic organisation after all. The delegates have outlined the priorities behind this decision and argued that it will facilitate games being broadcast to the Irish diaspora, which is a laudable objective that should be supported. Like Deputy Timmy Dooley, I am concerned about how the decision was reached to do a deal with Sky pay-per-view...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Paudie Coffey: It would be in order that they could be shown to the diaspora for free.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

Paudie Coffey: That is an important point which I should clarify. The main objective was to broaden the availability of games to the diaspora.

Seanad: The Economy: Statements (23 Sep 2009)

Paudie Coffey: ...crisis. We need to see strong leadership in government. That is what the people expect. I compliment those who were involved in organising the think-tank in Farmleigh last weekend, to which the Diaspora came with new ideas and means of investment. Similar events should be organised at local and regional level with the universities and institutes of technology. Let us get the academics...