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Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (20 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Question 806: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the requirements for power stations to be dual fuel; if there is a requirement for power stations to be able to burn alternative fuel sources; if all power stations meet required directions on dual fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14644/10]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (20 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Question 808: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department or its agencies are considering introducing a pay as you save scheme for energy efficiency; when he expects to roll out this scheme; his views on whether speculation about such a scheme is delaying energy efficiency projects as consumers adopt a wait and see approach; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (20 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Question 935: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the position regarding three vacant positions in a school (details supplied) that have been unable to replace cleaning staff and caretaking staff in a temporary capacity during periods of illness. [15225/10]

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: For approximately two years, my party has been calling for the Government to consider the introduction of a carbon windfall profits tax on energy generators. This could provide approximately €200 million a year for the Exchequer. I understand the Government has given a commitment to introduce legislation to recoup from energy generators unearned profits on the back of the percentage of...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: It is legislation that will be required.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: We do not have a name yet. That is the problem.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: I understand the Government intends to introduce legislation prior to the end of the summer.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Do we have a new Taoiseach?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Let me simplify my question as the Minister for Foreign Affairs seems to be a bit jumpy today.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: My understanding is that I am entitled to ask about promised legislation-----

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: -----or legislation that applies to commitments given by Government.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: The Government has given a commitment to introduce some form of levy or tax on windfall profits being made by energy generators. That will require legislation. My understanding is that legislation is likely to be seen before the summer. Is that correct? Will we see it and what will it be called?

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: It only took him 12 seconds to mention Tallaght.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy should read the document and stop relying on ignorance.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Hear, hear.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: When I asked the Taoiseach this morning, he did not even know that was happening.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: I thank colleagues on this side of the House as well as colleagues on the other side for their contributions to the motion. This is not the first time I have brought a Private Members' motion to the House in the hope that we could set aside party politics and agree on a motion that was written in an attempt to get agreement from Government, and this is not the first time that effort has been...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: I welcome the Bill before the House. I know that a constructive debate took place on this legislation in the Seanad and Fine Gael Senators felt they were listened to in that regard, which is important. Some of the Independent Senators were also involved in that debate, including Senator O'Toole. The legislation is necessary for the reasons we discussed here last night, including energy...

Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: We strongly advocate the introduction of this measure. At present, we have a pretty scandalous rip-off of consumers. Every consumer and business in the country pays a levy on electricity bills, which is calculated by the cost of carbon emitted into the sky during the generation of that electricity. However, the generators themselves are being given free carbon allowances until the end of...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (22 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Question 19: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to assist local authorities to recover outstanding development levies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16028/10]