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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Noel Coonan: Did the Senator not come to Tipperary?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Noel Coonan: I will call on our guests to sum up. I note that Mr. Danny McCarthy is raring to go, so he can speak first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Noel Coonan: Mr. McCarthy has put his points exceptionally well to the committee and the members will take on board his very strong feelings on this subject. I apologise for interrupting him, but time is moving on and I want to get a summation from our other guests.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Noel Coonan: Does Mr. Ó Flannagáin wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Noel Coonan: Does any of the other witnesses wish to make a final comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Protecting and Enhancing the Irish Music Industry: Discussion (11 Jun 2013)

Noel Coonan: Mr. McCarthy is most welcome. That concludes our consideration of this issue and I thank the witnesses for assisting us in our deliberations. The committee will take on board the issues they raised. Go raibh míle maith agaibh agus slán abhaile.

Leaders' Questions (12 Jun 2013)

Noel Coonan: Where did the Deputy get the script?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (2 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: I thank Professor Kirby for his thought provoking presentation. It certainly provides food for thought, no pun intended. Is there a need for balance here in Ireland? We should take into consideration our size as a nation, our impact globally and our ability to produce food. We should look at the global situation, particularly countries in south-east Asia and even eastern Europe that are...

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: The Deputy should read his script.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Business of Joint Committee (5 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: It is important to focus here on agriculture and the effect that the climate change Bill will have on it. Teagasc is the main scientific agricultural body that deals with climate change and emissions. We have not invited it to this meeting and it is annoyed about that. On Monday at 10.45 a.m. the IFA will come in here and we could invite Teagasc to come in too.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Business of Joint Committee (5 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Business of Joint Committee (5 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: There will be a tea or coffee break at 11.30 a.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Business of Joint Committee (5 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: Yes we should meet them separately but in that slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: I welcome the delegation and thank it for the submissions. I am interested in balance. There is a great opportunity for Ireland to increase production of quality food. Given that we are an island nation that produces practically natural, organic food, does the delegation think there is a proper balance here? Most of the submissions made to date seem to target agriculture and the need for...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (9 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: 306. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for jobseeker's allowance will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33100/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (9 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: 338. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for carer's allowance will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33483/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (9 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: 540. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the inclusion of pirfenidone in the GMS and community drug schemes; the current status of the application; the timeframe for decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33369/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a building project for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the timeframe for completion of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33850/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Administration (10 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: 188. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the way the penalties for late payment of the non-principal private residence charge were calculated; the methodology behind the penalties being charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33843/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Non-Principal Private Residence Charge Administration (10 Jul 2013)

Noel Coonan: 203. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which the penalties for late payment of the local property tax were calculated; the methodology behind the penalties being charged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33842/13]