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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 957: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the effect decentralisation is having on staffing levels within his Department; the effect it is having on the roll-out of programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28854/08]

Business Regulation. (24 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 133: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reduction in the administrative cost of regulation since her Department adopted its 25% target; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30985/08]

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: I wish to express my frustration that I will have less than five minutes to speak on this motion. It is truly extraordinary that we will not get an opportunity to debate in depth the concerns every household in the country is discussing at present. Many colleagues in Fine Gael and in the Labour Party wished to make a proper, lengthy contribution to a detailed debate on the challenges we...

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: We have a new Government and a new Minister for Finance. Let us focus on the future and take on the challenges in a brave way. Let us not avoid debate in this House where this discussion should be opened up.

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: The Minister can take his time.

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: This is not what the public want to hear.

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: What is the Government waiting for?

Irish Economy: Motion (24 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: If the Government had told people the truth a year ago——

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (24 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 1505: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress there has been in transferring all transmission assets to EirGrid by the end of 2008; if this target will be met; if not, the reason therefore; the date the transfer will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30957/08]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (24 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 1509: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to implement a post code system here; if a decision has been taken on the form these post codes will take; his views on whether a neutral format containing no reference to placenames would be advisable in order to reduce the risk of opposition and lobbying on various issues; his further plans to...

Written Answers — Departmental Reviews: Departmental Reviews (25 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of value for money reviews which have been completed and published from the current round of reviews; the number whose publication are running behind schedule; the number yet to commence; and if he will provide a tabular statement of the progress in the programme. [31470/08]

Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Sep 2008)

Simon Coveney: I support the initiative announced by the Government this morning which took many by surprise. However, few options were available to the Government this morning. If a significant decision had not been taken by the Government today, we may well have been facing the scenario of one or more Irish banks not surviving the day, never mind the week. The options were limited. Nationalising...

Appointments to State Boards. (1 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Was the Minister's reference at the end of his contribution an olive branch to the Labour Party?

Appointments to State Boards. (1 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: That is always sensible in uncertain times. I wish to address the specific issue of Cork Airport and the Cork Airport Authority. The Minister will be aware that Cork Airport is currently rudderless in its leadership. Due to deep divisions in the board of Cork Airport before the summer, the chair of the board stepped down and as a result there has been a vacancy since the beginning of June....

Appointments to State Boards. (1 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: I appreciate it is not easy to find the best and most suitable person for what is a difficult job at Cork Airport but this is all the more reason we need somebody in place. Leaving politics aside, I appeal to the Minister to treat this issue as a priority. This is a huge issue in Cork city and county because the airport is an important gateway to that region of Ireland. There is a...

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: I move: That Dáil Éireann, recognises that Ireland does not have a national strategy to combat energy poverty; notes that a total of 227,000 households experience some degree of energy poverty; notes the worrying incidence of winter mortality in Ireland; and notes that: from June 2000 to September 2008 household electricity prices have increased by 134%; Ireland has among the highest energy...

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: I would. I agree with that policy but I would take it back.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: After 2012 companies will have to purchase their own carbon allowances on the open market and then the consumer should pay. Look at what they are doing in this sector in the United Kingdom. In recent weeks it has been announced that they are providing free cavity-wall and loft insulation for pensioners and other poor households, 50% off insulation for all households and a freeze on this...

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: She is a bit of all right too.

Energy Poverty: Motion (1 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: The Minister should forget about calling it an urgent timeline. Can we have an actual timeline?