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Written Answers — Schools Building Programme: Schools Building Programme (4 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 533: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that a school (details supplied) in County Cork will be included in the 2009 announcements of schools to go to construction and that it will move from its current design to 2B as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38434/08]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (6 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in writing to Cork County Council in relation to a school (details supplied) to clarify that his Department will not be purchasing the site for the school from Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39040/08]

Drug Seizures. (12 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: The Minister cannot give straight answers to straight questions.

Human Rights Issues. (12 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: I sometimes wonder whether it is worth bringing motions like this before the House in order to get a response from the Government. There is much frustration among many people in Ireland who are interested the Burma tragedy. Organisations such as Burma Action Ireland and others are continually trying to raise the profile of what is happening in a country with a population in excess of 70...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress to date on integrated ticketing; the costs involved to date; the expected launch dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39911/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (18 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 597: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of teachers that will be lost in the Cork City and county area in 2009 by schools at both primary and secondary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41002/08]

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: I apologise to the Minister for not being here yesterday when the Bill was introduced. I am glad to be able to contribute to a Bill that is in need of support from this side of the House; we will facilitate the speedy passage of a piece of legislation which does a straightforward and simple thing, namely raise the borrowing capacity of Bord Gáis. The Minister will have the support of Fine...

Gangland Crime: Motion: (Resumed) (19 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: I too was in Thomond Park last night. I was approached there by a number of former colleagues from Garryowen rugby club and reminded of how deep an impact the recent murder of Shane Geoghegan has had on not just the sporting community in Limerick, but on his close friends. We have a job to do in this House. We must provide an adequate and determined response from the State in terms of new...

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (25 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Finance if he received approval from the European Commission for the new tax incentive scheme announced to facilitate the relocation of facilities (details supplied) as part of budget 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42378/08]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (25 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Transport if there has been a change in his policy on setting up independently run and owned airports at Cork, Shannon and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42379/08]

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: I commend the Labour Party for tabling this excellent motion. Protecting jobs is the key issue facing the Government. Up to 10,000 people a month are losing their jobs while next year 100,000 people will lose employment. Job protection and job creation must be central to all the Government's decision-making, outside the provision of front line services. Small businesses are the main driver...

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: While I accept that local authorities have a difficult budgeting job to do in 2009 as funding from central government has been reduced for next year, the shortfall must not be made up by targeting a business sector that cannot shoulder any further financial burden. Increasing rates will result in job losses by pushing some businesses over the edge. I am asking managers and councillors to...

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: It is not a joint motion.

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Does Deputy O'Brien not know the difference between this and a joint motion?

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: It has not. Cork County Council has not done so.

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Deputy O'Brien's information is incorrect. He might correct his statement to the House. He should get his facts right.

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Yes, I would. Fine Gael controls that council and will control much more after the next election.

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Deputy O'Brien should not give us a history lesson. He should tell us what his party will do.

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: Are speakers required to speak to the motion?

Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Simon Coveney: We do not have an accord with the Labour Party.