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Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I have not said that. What I said is——

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: And the formal letter that came from the Naval Service.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Hear, hear.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I wish to clarify one of the Minister's answers. The Minister said all of the shoreline material which was tested for mercury levels has been removed and sent to Germany. Will the Minister clarify how much shoreline material has been sent?

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: The EPA advised the Minister to open up the site.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: We should develop the site economically.

Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak briefly on this motion and I thank my colleague, Deputy Creed, for bringing it forward and continuing to raise issues that affect fishermen and their families along the coast. I wish the Minister well because he has come in at the deep end on this issue. This is not a time for learning — the Minister has many experienced advisers available to him...

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I wish to share time with Deputy Creed. I have spoken on a number of occasions in the House in respect of this issue and, therefore, I do not wish to comment on the generalities of climate change. I will instead focus on the current EU climate-energy package. I understand the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, is in Brussels today to deal with this...

Written Answers — e-Government Proposals: e-Government Proposals (8 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Finance if his proposals on e-Government have been brought to Cabinet, if not, when they will be; if they will be published; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26999/08]

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I wish to raise two issues. For some months, the Government has promised that a new e-Government strategy would be in place by the end of this month. Is that matter still on track and are we likely to see it?

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: No, it was a Government promise on the basis of a Private Members' motion.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: A promise was also made regarding a new code of practice for data protection, which was also to be in place by the end of this month. The Government promised an independent study on the comparative merits of overhead electricity transmission lines versus underground cables, which the Cabinet received and was briefed on yesterday. Is it normal practice for the Government to brief the media...

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: It is in order.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: It is in order as the Cabinet is leaking sensitive documents before informing the House.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Maybe we will have an opportunity to question the Minister on it tomorrow.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Is the e-Government strategy on time? It was a clear promise from the Government.

Written Answers — e-Government Proposals: e-Government Proposals (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance the date in July 2008 on which the Government's e-Government strategy is due to be published, as agreed by Dáil Éireann in a Private Member's motion on 30 April 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28143/08]

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: If the Minister looks at the Dáil record, he will see that we have been shouting "Stop" for three years. He should be honest about that.

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Opposition parties?

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: How will that be generated, given that no offshore wind projects will be delivered now?