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Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (26 Nov 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he will take to assist the dairy industry in introducing efficiencies in the effective collection and processing of milk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43573/09]

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: Is that the Government's position, or is it the Minister's position only?

Climate Change: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak during this debate. It is unfortunate that it is taking place at this late stage in the evening, as it is unlikely to get any coverage. We are likely to be talking to each other, rather than spreading an important message about climate change. I would like to make a relatively brief comment about Copenhagen, before raising some signature issues...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: There is no decrease, either, since the Government is supposed to be rationalising it.

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: It will not come as a surprise to the Minister of State that one reason a division took place in the House earlier today regarding this legislation was because its handling, in respect of the length of time it has taken to bring it to the House, has been farcical. For the past three years in a row and more, Members have been obliged to extend the regional fisheries boards as currently...

Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage (1 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: That is correct.

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (3 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of pass degree persons teaching chemistry at second level education here. [45271/09]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (3 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of honours degree persons teaching chemistry at second level education here. [45272/09]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (3 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of pass degree persons teaching physics at second level education here. [45273/09]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (3 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of honours degree persons teaching physics at second level education here. [45274/09]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (3 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of pass degree persons teaching biology at second level education here. [45275/09]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (3 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of honours degree persons teaching biology at second level education here. [45276/09]

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Instruction to Committee (8 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: It has been a slightly unusual day in terms of this legislation. People were not sure whether they were coming or going in terms of the timing of it, but we are here now and we will be debating the legislation in general until later this evening. My understanding is that we are debating the motion essentially to recommit this section of the legislation to committee so that we can discuss...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Instruction to Committee (Resumed) (8 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: That is exactly what we are saying. We just need to get on and do it.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Instruction to Committee (Resumed) (8 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: Has the Minister set a timeline for the establishment of the one-stop-shop?

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Instruction to Committee (Resumed) (8 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: The Minister wants to cater for market failure before the State fulfils its potential in terms of its assets.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Report Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: I object to the amendments being discussed together. While I have no problem with the vast majority of them, amendment No. 38 is the major amendment we are discussing and I would like the opportunity to take it separately so we can make final remarks on it. It concerns the issue we have been discussing for the past hour in terms of setting up the new role for the NRA. If the House is...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Report Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: To clarify, the debate we have just had was on a motion for recommittal so that the Minister could introduce the substantive amendment we have just been discussing. Does this mean, as we go through each of these amendments, we are recommitting them for the purposes of discussion?

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Report Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: To deal with the group of amendments as a whole, it is not necessary for me to discuss amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, 7, 9, 35, 37, 39, 40 or 41. The issue is amendment No. 38 because all the other amendments are as a consequence of that amendment. On the whole, amendment No. 38 makes some sense and I am supportive of it. The one area where the Minister may consider amending it somewhat...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Report Stage (8 Dec 2009)

Simon Coveney: I support the points made by Deputy McManus. I am reading the list of amendments, some of which relate to the role of the NRA versus the role of a local authority. For national roads, a telecommunications company should apply to the NRA if it wants to dig up the road or use an existing duct. If it is a regional or local road it has to go through the local authority and there is a procedure...