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Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the proposed development of land in north Tipperary purchased by a group (details supplied) will become operational for tactical training as planned; the cost of the development; the timeframe for the commencement and completion of same development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3509/10]

Written Answers — Money Advice and Budgeting Service: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the percentage increase in the number of clients seen in the north Tipperary money advice and budgeting service offices to year ending 2009 in comparison to year ending 2008; if the additional post of a temporary part-time money advisor for the constituency has been filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3503/10]

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 502: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application for funding for a new fire station facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be approved; the timeframe for the provision of the funding; the reason for the delay in providing funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3504/10]

Written Answers — Crop Losses: Crop Losses (27 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the assistance he will provide for potato growers adversely affected by recent weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3749/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (27 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to relocate the Mid-Western Regional Maternity Hospital, Limerick to the Dooradoyle site; the timeframe for same; if her attention has been drawn to the poor infrastructural situation at the hospital and health and safety issues at the establishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3949/10]

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Minister of State is not the only one with a problem. Maybe we can help him.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about County Tipperary?

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about the travel tax?

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about the travel tax?

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: It is obvious the Tánaiste needs help and we will give it to her. Let the Government move over.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: No, they do not.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: All of those who can afford private jets have left the country.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: There is nothing like a broken chair.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Like the other speakers, I am glad to have an opportunity to comment on this. I am coming from the perspective of a representative in the mid-west area, despite being from north Tipperary. Often people forget that north Tipperary is very much part of the mid-west area. We are coming from a background where on 28 July last the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment,...

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am reminding Deputy O'Dea of it. The chairman did not say that.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Let me give the Minister an example of what is happening in the region. In north Tipperary, for example, in over 25 years there has been no foreign direct investment - not a penny-----

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: -----and no jobs created. Take the Minister's own role, at which he can laugh all he likes, it is the job of Government to create jobs and to give inspiration to the people. What did the Government do with the Garda College in Templemore?

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: In the lead-up to the election, it packed them in like sardines in a tin. Today, the Minister's colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern, is in Templemore living it up. I presume he is there, if he had the nerve to visit the place. The last graduation out of the Garda College in Templemore of 268 is taking place, and after that, what have we for the...

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am glad now that the Minister is listening because it is time he took action.

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: The great Scottish philosopher and author-----