Results 301-320 of 587 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Noel Coonan

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: This is not good enough. It is the last stage of the motorway and many contractors have not been paid coming up to Christmas.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: A Portuguese company received the money but it did not pass it on to contractors.

Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I urge the Taoiseach to intervene in the matter, take responsibility for it and ensure that those people are paid.

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Fianna Fáil is fiddling.

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: You were told the position in 200, on 17 May 2005.

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: And zero charges.

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am delighted to have the opportunity to support the motion tabled by Deputies Noonan and Shatter. I will begin with a quote: "one of the duties of the National Government is to secure that thrifty people shall not be deprived of their savings by any kind of scheme, or any kind of society, or any group of individuals." That is a quote of the country's first Minister for Finance, the man...

Private Members' Business (3 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: That was a culture of finance for favouritism or favouritism for finance - it can be put either way and means the same thing. As a result many people in very high positions in this country are not fit for the jobs they have but they are there because they are the cronies and friends of that culture. At the very worst one can say they were bought by the Government. We have witnessed...

Grant Payments (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: It is an important subject.

Grant Payments (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: That is poor consolation for farmers who are waiting for money and have commitments they must meet. They have no money.

Grant Payments (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: It is not misrepresentation.

Grant Payments (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Ten percent are going out of business.

Common Agricultural Policy (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his views on the recently leaked document on Common Agricultural Policy and to indicate, on foot of the proposals, the efforts he has made, and plans to make, to develop strategic alliances at a European level in order to deliver on Ireland's objectives for a reformed CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Common Agricultural Policy (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister for his detailed reply, much of which we agree with. This is my first time dealing with CAP reform during Question Time and I would like to continue in a vein of support because this is an area of vital national interest and it is important that we achieve the best possible result. I refer to the proposals in the report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture,...

Common Agricultural Policy (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister for his response. It is important that our MEPs play an active role in this as well. Does the Minister endorse the proposals in the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food?

Tax Code (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Ministers says taxation is a matter for the Minister for Finance but the Minister for Finance should listen to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The Minister must show his commitment to the family farm, the cornerstone of farming in Ireland, bearing in mind we have already discussed the opportunities for food production for an increasing population. Will the Minister...

Food Harvest 2020 (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I always like to co-operate with the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Food Harvest 2020 (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Notwithstanding that he continues to interrupt me. The kernel of this development of the agrifood sector is that the farmer gets a sustainable income from it. Have food exports increased in volume, value or both?

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Minister of State is very strong on targets and opportunities, but he is weak on specifics. He was part of a Government which removed the farm retirement scheme and installation aid for young farmers.

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Young farmers are the cornerstone of future agricultural production. They are the raw material we need. Will the Minister of State outline any specific incentives or measures he proposes to introduce that will help in the area of organic food production and horticulture?