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Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Hear, hear.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: When I asked the Taoiseach this morning, he did not even know that was happening.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: I thank colleagues on this side of the House as well as colleagues on the other side for their contributions to the motion. This is not the first time I have brought a Private Members' motion to the House in the hope that we could set aside party politics and agree on a motion that was written in an attempt to get agreement from Government, and this is not the first time that effort has been...

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: It only took him 12 seconds to mention Tallaght.

Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy should read the document and stop relying on ignorance.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: For approximately two years, my party has been calling for the Government to consider the introduction of a carbon windfall profits tax on energy generators. This could provide approximately €200 million a year for the Exchequer. I understand the Government has given a commitment to introduce legislation to recoup from energy generators unearned profits on the back of the percentage of...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: It is legislation that will be required.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: We do not have a name yet. That is the problem.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: I understand the Government intends to introduce legislation prior to the end of the summer.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Do we have a new Taoiseach?

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Let me simplify my question as the Minister for Foreign Affairs seems to be a bit jumpy today.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: My understanding is that I am entitled to ask about promised legislation-----

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: -----or legislation that applies to commitments given by Government.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: The Government has given a commitment to introduce some form of levy or tax on windfall profits being made by energy generators. That will require legislation. My understanding is that legislation is likely to be seen before the summer. Is that correct? Will we see it and what will it be called?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Question 76: To ask the Minister for and Family Affairs the details of the review of the mortgage interest supplement scheme; the changes envisaged under this review; and if he will publish this report [15420/10]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (20 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of people that have been taken off the live register to complete the GI1 and GID gas installation course with FÁS in the last 24 months in tabular form on a monthly basis. [14715/10]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (20 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of work experience a person requires in order to complete the FÁS GI1 and GI2 courses and be qualified as a gas installer. [14716/10]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (20 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if all persons sent on GI1 training courses with FÁS have one years relevant work experience on GI1 type applications or installations prior to being sent on the course. [14717/10]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (20 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if all persons sent on GID training courses with FÁS have a GI1 training certificate. [14718/10]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (20 Apr 2010)

Simon Coveney: Question 805: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of alternative energy generation projects operational or pending throughout County Cork and Cork city; the length of time each project has been pending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14502/10]