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Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Tomorrow.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: The Tánaiste signalled his intent this morning when he indicated that the Government will not necessarily follow the reports it gets blindly. I found that interesting in the context of the Peter Cassells report on the financial considerations to be paid by Cork Airport to the Dublin Airport Authority.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: I am not.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: I will explain why. The Chair has given latitude to many other speakers.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Legislation has already been passed to facilitate the separation of Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports. New legislation will be required if we are to reverse that policy. The Minister, Deputy Dempsey, has said that if Cork Airport does not accept the recommendations of the Peter Cassells report, he will consider reversing Government policy in this area. What are the Tánaiste's views on...

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: I am entitled to ask questions——

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: ——about commitments which have been made by Ministers.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Legislation will be required if the Government decides to reverse its policy on the separation of the airports.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Will legislation be introduced if Cork Airport——

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: ——does not accept the contents of the Cassells report?

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: I ask the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to notify me after seven minutes.

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank my colleague, Deputy Timmins, for introducing this legislation. Those who may be watching proceedings from outside the Chamber and who are not familiar with this campaign or issue may be wondering the reason Fine Gael has introduced this Bill before the House when many domestic issues need to be addressed. When people listen to what has been said,...

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (8 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures in view of the envisaged changes to the milk quota system, she will bring forward to encourage new entrants to the dairy sector; the way she will ensure that small dairy producers are not negatively affected by the changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13033/08]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 117: To ask the Taoiseach the progress his Department has made in achieving this 33% target of energy efficiency in the public sector; if energy use in buildings under the responsibility of his Department is being monitored; if so, the person by whom it is monitored; the recent trends; if buildings under the responsibility of his Department are being retrofitted to improve energy...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 136: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress his Department has made in achieving this 33% target of energy efficiency in the public sector; if energy use in buildings under the responsibility of his Department is being monitored; if so, the person by whom it is monitored; the recent trends; if buildings under the responsibility of his Department are being...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the energy criteria the Office of Public Works is using when acquiring or constructing new buildings for the public sector; if the OPW has, is or plans to retrofit any public buildings to improve energy efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13133/08]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress her Department has made in achieving the 33% target of energy efficiency in the public sector; if energy use in buildings under the responsibility of her Department is being monitored; if so the person by whom it is monitored; the recent trends; if buildings under the responsibility of her Department are being retrofitted...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (8 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Transport the way he proposes to ensure that a functioning system of driving instruction will be in place after the deadline in nine months time, in view of the fact that discussions between the Road Safety Authority and driving instructors are ongoing and there is no certainty regarding the rules that driving instructors will have to adhere to after...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (8 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress his Department has made in achieving this 33% target of energy efficiency in the public sector; if energy use in buildings under the responsibility of his Department is being monitored; if so, the person by whom it is monitored; the recent trends; if buildings under the responsibility of his Department are being retrofitted to...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Apr 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the promise in the Programme for Government which promised to introduce a minimum requirement for the use of bio-fuels in State-owned and public transport vehicles and that Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann will move their existing fleet to a 5% bio-diesel blend and will achieve a 30% bio-diesel blend in their new buses; the progress he...