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Written Answers — Broadcasting Licences: Broadcasting Licences (17 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding community radio stations, whose licences expire before the Broadcasting Bill is introduced; if there is an option to extend their current licence until the Bill is passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5835/09]

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Yesterday Bord Gáis entered the domestic electricity supply market very aggressively. I will be in order if the Ceann Comhairle gives me a chance. As a result of that we are seeing quite significant reductions in the cost of electricity for house owners, which is good. The Government, through both the Taoiseach and the Minister, has promised an energy price review that will result in...

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: There is a regulatory requirement.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: They are needed today.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: On that point, the Tánaiste is representing the Government today.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: This is something that was promised by both the Taoiseach and the Minister.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, taking into account that the new children's hospital is projected to cost approximately €1 billion, this project is being reviewed in view of the difficult financial state here; if she plans to review this project; if not, if she has the necessary funding committed to complete this project; the completion date for this project;...

Banking System: Motion. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: This motion is a constructive contribution towards putting in place an appropriate and decisive response to our current banking crisis. Each week, the Government calls on Opposition parties to support its proposals in the national interest, to make constructive contributions and to put forward new ideas. That is exactly what this motion, through a list of specific actions, seeks to do....

Banking System: Motion. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Unfortunately, as long as the full truth is not revealed, politically and from within the regulator's office, we will see broken, week-on-week, scandals which continue to undermine the very credibility of governance and the financial sector in Ireland.

Human Trafficking. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: The case I want to raise can best be outlined by the summary provided by Ruhama. Anyone who knows about victims of the sex industry is aware of the work of Ruhama. The organisation has outlined in summary the case of Edith Orumwenes and its concerns about whether basic minimum standards of protection and assistance to presumed victims of human trafficking are being adhered to in Ireland: In...

Human Trafficking. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: It certainly is.

Human Trafficking. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: They will be put in prison instead.

Asgard II. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: This matter has been handled appallingly. This vessel, which is owned by the Irish State, sank almost six months ago. Thank God no one lost their life because the crew managed to get off the vessel before it sank. The vessel has a significant history. It is not a yachting issue for people who like to go sailing or send their children sailing. The Asgard's role is far more fundamental....

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people jailed here for not paying their television licence fee each year for the past 30 years; the average length of time spent in jail for not having a licence or for not paying a fine in relation to not having a licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7159/09]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 346: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide the information he has on health risks that may be involved in relation to pylons in residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7484/09]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 368: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 382 and 383 of 17 February 2009, if the general and hazardous waste deposited at Haulbowline in the period 1977 to 2001 at all material times and currently was covered by a waste permit pursuant to Directive 75/442/EEC on waste; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 369: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 382 and 383 of 17 February 2009, if there is no waste permit, the person who is the lessor or owner of the former steelworks site at Haulbowline Island at present; if therefore they are in breach of Directive 75/442/EEC on waste; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 370: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his policy in relation to the dumping of toxic waste at the former Irish Steel site, in view of the fact that there was no licence issued in respect of the dumping of waste on the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7656/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the projects which have gone over the timescale and budget within his Department since September 2007 to date in 2009; the length of time each project has run over; and the cost that time and budget over runs have cost to date. [7198/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the length of time the national broadband scheme is currently running over its original schedule since first announced; the amount of money the over-run has cost his Department; the number of consultations he has commissioned in relation to the NBS; and the cost of these consultations. [7199/09]