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Leaders' Questions (26 Feb 2015)

Noel Coonan: Is Deputy Dooley shocked?

Leaders' Questions (5 Mar 2015)

Noel Coonan: "No". "No". "No".

Topical Issue Debate: Employment Rights (15 Apr 2015)

Noel Coonan: I am glad to have this opportunity to speak on this matter and I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting it. As Deputy Lowry said, it is a hugely important issue in the locality. When it is combined with the effect of the closure of the Lisheen Mine with a possible loss of jobs for 400 people, we are talking about 500 people in the area losing their jobs. It is a huge blow to the area. I...

Topical Issue Debate: Employment Rights (15 Apr 2015)

Noel Coonan: I am disappointed with the Minister of State's response in that he said this is a matter for the Minister for Finance and not the Minister. That is poor consolidation to workers who will be unemployed for three months during the summer. This is the reason I call for a co-ordinated approach by the Government, including the Minister for Finance, the Minister with responsibility for energy,...

Order of Business (15 Apr 2015)

Noel Coonan: In view of the fact that the Taoiseach is a good sporting man like you, a Cheann Comhairle, could I ask him when we can expect the Horse Racing Ireland (Amendment) Bill to pass through the House?

Order of Business (15 Apr 2015)

Noel Coonan: That is good news.

Order of Business (16 Apr 2015)

Noel Coonan: I wish to ask the Tánaiste about the minerals development Bill to modernise and consolidate all mineral development legislation. Will the Government consider appointing a specialist mining engineer who would adequately oversee the closure of mines, particularly the Lisheen Mine in County Tipperary, which is about to close? Sources within the mining industry tell me that what is...

Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)

Noel Coonan: How many leaders does Fianna Fáil have?

Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)

Noel Coonan: How many leaders has Fianna Fáil?

Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)

Noel Coonan: How many leaders has Fianna Fail?

Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)

Noel Coonan: Deputy Dooley is wasting time.

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

Noel Coonan: I am glad to have the opportunity to state my position on this matter. I welcome the decision made by the Minister and the Government on the disposal of the minority shareholding of 25.1% because it has been made after careful consideration. It is in the best interests of the country, Aer Lingus, Aer Lingus employees and the economy as a whole. It is interesting to note that no member of...

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

Noel Coonan: All I can say to the Deputy is that I hope he has his ticket and passport in order-----

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

Noel Coonan: -----and that he will pass through security safely and without undue delay.

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

Noel Coonan: One of the benefits is that the Aer Lingus brand is being retained.

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

Noel Coonan: AIG intends to increase capacity by 50% for cargo. That will provide a great opportunity for airports such as Shannon which has the required capacity and facilities. This will certainly be of benefit to all of us in the mid-west, particularly in north Tipperary. I always take the view that the glass is half full, which is the case in this instance.

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)

Noel Coonan: Opposition Members have valuable points to make. Change brings uncertainty, concern and, to an extent, fear to many, but the constant negativity from Opposition Members who see nothing positive in this deal is galling. A few years ago when they were in charge, the country was broke. They called in the IMF and we had to be baled out because within days. What would have happened to Aer...

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2015)

Noel Coonan: This is not a Vincent Browne rave up.

Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Noel Coonan: It has gone to the dogs.

Other Questions: TB Eradication Scheme (1 Jul 2015)

Noel Coonan: 10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the eradication of bovine tuberculosis, with particular emphasis on the number of animals testing positive in recent years; the number of blackspots in the country; the annual cost of the programme to the Exchequer; if he is satisfied with the manner in which the veterinary profession is carrying out the...