Results 741-760 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Official Vehicles: Official Vehicles (20 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide a detailed list of all vehicles owned by his Department here and abroad, including makes, models, engine sizes and emissions labels where they exist; if in each case they have hybrid engines or use biofuels; and if there is a policy of buying low emissions cars when they need to be replaced. [7036/08]

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (20 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide a comprehensive list of all cars owned by the State used to drive Ministers and junior Ministers; the engine size of each; the emissions label on each and if it has a hybrid engine or uses biofuels regularly. [7033/08]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (20 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details of all contracts awarded by Postbank to date; the dates and value of the contracts; and the company to whom they were awarded. [7030/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission Network: Electricity Transmission Network (20 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the Electricity (Transfer of Assets) Bill is expected to be published; if the Government is still committed to transferring ownership of the electricity transmission assets from the ESB to Eirgrid; if not, the reasons for the change of policy; if so, if he will supply an updated detailed timetable of the...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (20 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the implementation of a postcode system here; if he has reverted to Government on the issue following further analysis to quantify the benefits; and if the public consultation process has started. [7032/08]

Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Will the Government publish its proposals?

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the Bill. One good thing about Thursday afternoons in the House is there are generally fewer Members wishing to speak and this gives speakers an opportunity to make longer contributions. The introduction of this Bill is to be welcomed. This is a complex Bill and I do not propose to deal with in detail as this can be done on Committee Stage in...

Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Deputy. I have similar concerns regarding family reunification as I have on the requirement to get permission three months in advance to get married to a foreign national. When somebody has been allowed to stay in Ireland through a visa application process, asylum application process or leave to remain on humanitarian grounds, family unification is a very difficult issue for...

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (21 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding her recent discussions at EU level relating to the CAP health check; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7052/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost to the Exchequer of the International Advisory Forum on broadband to be held in Dublin later this month. [7197/08]

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: I move: "That Dáil Éireann, recognising the growth in the numbers subscribing to broadband services, noting the strong enthusiasm of Irish consumers for broadband services when they are available and acknowledging the potential for next generation broadband; recognising the vital importance of high-speed broadband connectivity for the economic future of Ireland, and accepting that Ireland...

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Some time ago Fine Gael decided to commit Private Members' business this week to debating the importance of making high speed broadband available across the country and the challenge to the Government of making that happen. The vital importance and potential of an advanced broadband infrastructure in Ireland is underestimated by many, including some politicians and policy makers. If we do...

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: It is actually 85% of the population.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: There are large rural areas that do not have broadband availability.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Of course we are. We are coming from the lowest base.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Is the Minister suggesting he is happy with how things are going?

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: That is the first point in our motion.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: The debate is not about statistics, it is about what the Minister needs to do to progress the marketplace.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Not in all states, although it is in California.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: It is about preparing for the future, what it will be in five years' time, not what it was last year.