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Confidence in Taoiseach: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Noel Coonan: Would the Tánaiste take money?

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (3 Jul 2007)

Noel Coonan: Question 479: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the sale of Garda houses (details supplied) attached to the Garda College, Templemore, County Tipperary and in particular the sale of houses to the long term occupants of same. [18624/07]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (28 Jun 2007)

Noel Coonan: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the date on which smart card driver licences and learner permits will be introduced. [18096/07]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (28 Jun 2007)

Noel Coonan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine his views on the idea of compelling disqualified drivers to re-sit their driving test; when this measure will be introduced. [18095/07]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 Jun 2007)

Noel Coonan: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his estimate of the deferred pension liabilities of all public service employees and the way this compares to the moneys accumulated in the NPRF. [17279/07]

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Noel Coonan: I support Senator Daly's call for a debate with the Minister for Health and Children on the shambles that is the Health Service Executive. I am aware that the Minister, Deputy Harney, will be in the House tomorrow to deal with the Health Bill 2006. When I heard Senator O'Toole speaking about mushrooms, I was reminded of the approach taken by the HSE to the people it is supposed to serve....

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Noel Coonan: Bureaucracy has gone so far that farmers are now expected to tick 1,450 boxes.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: I support the call by Senators Brian Hayes and Dooley on the HSE to take action regarding vacancies for various therapists. This is an issue in the mid-west as well in Dublin. Under the previous health service regime, the Mid-Western Health Board established a course in conjunction with the University of Limerick to provide educational facilities so that people with disabilities in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: That does not make sense and what is happening on that road means motorists are being ripped off. I support Senator White's call for a debate on planning but I would like an emphasis on the lack of planners throughout the State. The planning service provided by local authorities such as North Tipperary County Council is a disgrace. The north Tipperary local authority needs at least five...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: Is he the candidate running in Dublin for Fianna Fáil?

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: I always knew Senator Mansergh was a very privileged person.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: I did not realise one could get the DART from west Tipperary to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: I wonder whether he will use his influence to extend the DART to north Tipperary.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: I ask the Leader for a debate on the sports capital grant, which is availed of by many communities providing facilities throughout the country, particularly swimming pools. I understand the grant, which amounts to approximately €3.8 million, is being reviewed but, given the increase in construction costs and the price of building materials, in addition to the ample funds available, it...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: I am not worried about the Senator buying election victory but the Government should provide the necessary facilities.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: Then she will not be a Senator.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Noel Coonan: Senator Mooney should leave the Coonans alone.