Results 1,141-1,160 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime figures for Tougher, Cork city for the past five years itemising where possible the different types and levels of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33492/08]
- Written Answers — Electricity Sector: Electricity Sector (7 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated cost of commissioning independent consultants and a senior independent chair, to carry out a technical and economic analysis of the transmission assets transfer to Eirgrid; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33485/08]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (7 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the roll-out of broadband will take place at an exchange (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33486/08]
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (7 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the legislation governing the use of domestic solar photovoltaic electricity generation here; if he will introduce a new solar photovoltaic scheme; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33487/08]
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: The Deputy will definitely feature on it tonight.
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: I was struck by Deputy Higgins's contribution. Not blowing too much sunshine his way, he is one of the last great orators in this House. We got an example of that today when we heard his views and passion for public service broadcasting. I have many proposals and views on the detail of the Bill that I would like the Minister of State to convey to the Minister. I understand the reason he...
- Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: It is fuelling inflation.
- Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: We need to change the regulators.
- Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (14 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the planned roll out of the Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme will take place in Carrigaline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34549/08]
- Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (14 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme is planned for Cork City; when it will roll out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34550/08]
- Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (14 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 248: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people in Cork City, on a monthly basis over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34551/08]
- Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (14 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 249: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people in Galway City, on a monthly basis over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34552/08]
- Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (14 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 250: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people in Limerick City, on a monthly basis over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34553/08]
- Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (14 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 251: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people in Dublin City, on a monthly basis over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34554/08]
- Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (14 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 252: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people in Waterford City, on a monthly basis over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34555/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the approval and construction of a new national school in Ballygarven, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34561/08]
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: I am glad of this opportunity to speak and I thank my colleague for a few extra minutes. I want first to make some general comments on the budget. I struggle to understand the Government's logic in what it is trying to do in this budget. Surely the primary objective in a budget in a time of real difficulty and crisis is to try to address the cause of that crisis. Surely the primary...
- Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: The Government built it up for weeks beforehand. It was brought forward by seven or eight weeks. We were expecting some new initiatives or ideas yesterday that would give people hope that the Government was doing something definite to create jobs and slow down the unemployment snowball that is growing by the week. However, none of that is here. Instead, the Government is damaging economic...
- Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: To whom will they report?
- Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)
Simon Coveney: It was overshadowed by all of the mistakes in the budget.