Results 241-260 of 587 for speaker:Noel Coonan in 'Dáil debates'
- Order of Business (4 Mar 2010)
Noel Coonan: All the hooves will have gone.
- Broadcasting Act 2009 (Section 33) Levy Order 2010 : Motion (9 Mar 2010)
Noel Coonan: A 27% increase is not tight.
- Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)
Noel Coonan: He can come back again because there are a few Smithwicks left.
- Tourism Industry. (31 Mar 2010)
Noel Coonan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if she will liaise with public service bodies to ensure that those interfacing with tourists will make facilities and services available to tourists at competitive prices in view of the downturn in the tourism industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13937/10]
- Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: I wish to share time with Deputies Bannon, Breen, Perry, Burke, Crawford and Neville.
- Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: I welcome the discussion tonight. I am bewildered by the comments from the Government Deputies who state that they welcome the debate and that there is not much between, yet they will not agree to the motion. We have just heard what Deputy Kelly had to say. We are debating an immediate set of proposals and policies to deal with what could soon become an energy crisis here. If I stood up...
- Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: It is a hearse.
- Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: In order to meet the needs of Longford-Westmeath, I want to see Smart Grid efficiency extended to the midlands as a matter of urgency. However, it is extremely important at this point to ensure that all cables are routed underground. This is imperative to protect the rural landscape and avoid unsightly interconnectors above ground, which would impact adversely on tourism and have the...
- Broadcasting Legislation. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: They are gone.
- Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that Gate 3 can adequately deal with new wind farm proposals to get grid connection in a timely manner. [16586/10]
- Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: I wish to put on record my disappointment that my original question in regard to the national coal miners was not taken, in respect of which I have not yet received an explanation. I am hopeful the Ceann Comhairle's office will give me an explanation in this regard as I am concerned about who is protecting who on a serious matter.
- Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. On the Minister's reply, the term "on a first come, first served basis" is inappropriate at this particular time. This is a wonderful area in which people are considering investing. Many people are ready and willing to invest in this area. Many of the projects in Gate 3 will probably never come to fruition. I believe the Minister should be considering...
- Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: If policy is not working and is wrong then there is a need to change it. Part of the Minister's argument in support of it working is that the industry is in the queue. I inquired of Eirgrid this morning the number of wind farm proposals for County Tipperary. The response I got is interesting. Of the 46 projects concerned, eight are already connected, 14 are in Gate 3 and 24 are in the...
- Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: I asked who is in control of policy.
- Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: What about the speculators?
- Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: The Deputy could stop in Tipperary for coffee.
- Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: The Minister is concerned about bus lanes and bicycle lanes but he is penalising and crucifying farmers by putting a carbon tax on agricultural diesel. Those who should test these vehicles, especially cars and four-wheel drives, are the farming community who do not drive too far. They stay in their own area. Will the Minister consider giving additional subsidies and incentives to the...
- Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: The Minister has no time for the farmers.
- Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: The Deputy can use a small bit of diesel.
- Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)
Noel Coonan: There is a lot of electricity in the air down there.