Results 261-280 of 2,725 for speaker:Noel Coonan
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: I am glad to have the opportunity to state my position on this matter. I welcome the decision made by the Minister and the Government on the disposal of the minority shareholding of 25.1% because it has been made after careful consideration. It is in the best interests of the country, Aer Lingus, Aer Lingus employees and the economy as a whole. It is interesting to note that no member of...
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: All I can say to the Deputy is that I hope he has his ticket and passport in order-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: -----and that he will pass through security safely and without undue delay.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: One of the benefits is that the Aer Lingus brand is being retained.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: AIG intends to increase capacity by 50% for cargo. That will provide a great opportunity for airports such as Shannon which has the required capacity and facilities. This will certainly be of benefit to all of us in the mid-west, particularly in north Tipperary. I always take the view that the glass is half full, which is the case in this instance.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: Opposition Members have valuable points to make. Change brings uncertainty, concern and, to an extent, fear to many, but the constant negativity from Opposition Members who see nothing positive in this deal is galling. A few years ago when they were in charge, the country was broke. They called in the IMF and we had to be baled out because within days. What would have happened to Aer...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (28 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: 58. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for a carer'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. [21068/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (28 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: 69. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal in respect of an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21225/15]
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: How many leaders does Fianna Fáil have?
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: How many leaders has Fianna Fáil?
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: How many leaders has Fianna Fail?
- Business of Dáil: Motion (27 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: Deputy Dooley is wasting time.
- Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: Rules are meant to be broken.
- Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: It is seldom that Deputy McLoughlin breaks any rule.
- Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: Is this the new Labour Party policy?
- Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (26 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: 200. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer'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. [20143/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (26 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: 206. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an application for carer'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. [20253/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (26 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: 208. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal in respect of a jobseeker's allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20270/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Living Alone Allowance (26 May 2015)
Noel Coonan: 233. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when arrears under the living alone allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20633/15]