Results 201-220 of 587 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Noel Coonan

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister and his officials for their co-operation with the Bill. He might not have done everything we wanted him to do but he met us part of the way. I agree with the Minister's comments but another group who should benefit from this Bill are older people who did not grow up in a technological era and have suffered from premium costs because they responded to messages and...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the legislative status of the horse and greyhound racing fund; the implications a reduction in funding will have on the industry in 2010; his plans for an alternative system of financing this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47584/09]

Social Welfare Benefits. (19 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: They could come back from the dead for treatment, like certain people do on voting day.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Taoiseach told us that before.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about a matter from Deputy Bannon?

Natural Gas Market. (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Commission for Energy Regulation is considering removing the regulated tariff formula pricing structure which allowed for competition in the gas market; his views on whether this will halt competition, choice and service in this sector for consumers and small medium enterprises; his further views on...

Natural Gas Market. (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister for his reply. I asked whether it was his opinion that this is the wrong time to remove the Regulated Tariff Formula in view of the fact that competition is so vital in the economy. I do not accept his claim that it is the responsibility of CER. I can recall the Minister coming into this House during the past 12 months when he used considerable influence to reduce the...

Natural Gas Market. (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Will the Minister agree that the Regulated Tariff Formula has been very effective when compared to the light touch regulatory system in the banks and in Eircom which has virtually brought this area to its knees and that it is important at this stage in our development, in view of the pressure being experienced by the economy and competitiveness and reducing prices? His initial intervention...

Telecommunications Services. (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Will the Minister respond to the chief executive of Shannon Development who recently said that the main impediment to job creation in the mid-west,-----

Telecommunications Services. (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: -----which is dying on its feet, is the lack of a high-speed broadband system in the area?

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Minister of State is not the only one with a problem. Maybe we can help him.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about County Tipperary?

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about the travel tax?

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about the travel tax?

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: It is obvious the Tánaiste needs help and we will give it to her. Let the Government move over.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: No, they do not.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: All of those who can afford private jets have left the country.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: There is nothing like a broken chair.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Like the other speakers, I am glad to have an opportunity to comment on this. I am coming from the perspective of a representative in the mid-west area, despite being from north Tipperary. Often people forget that north Tipperary is very much part of the mid-west area. We are coming from a background where on 28 July last the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment,...

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am reminding Deputy O'Dea of it. The chairman did not say that.