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- Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: Question 806: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the requirements for power stations to be dual fuel; if there is a requirement for power stations to be able to burn alternative fuel sources; if all power stations meet required directions on dual fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14644/10]
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: Question 808: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department or its agencies are considering introducing a pay as you save scheme for energy efficiency; when he expects to roll out this scheme; his views on whether speculation about such a scheme is delaying energy efficiency projects as consumers adopt a wait and see approach; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: Question 935: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the position regarding three vacant positions in a school (details supplied) that have been unable to replace cleaning staff and caretaking staff in a temporary capacity during periods of illness. [15225/10]
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: We are not proposing to sell the ESB.
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: The Minister is letting himself down by misleading people with the protection of the House.
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: The Minister is missing the point. He is talking about front-loading investment.
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: Through 34 different local authorities.
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: We are trying to switch the focus onto an area that is not getting focus.
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: They are public representatives. They are entitled to work with communities to alleviate concerns.
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: The Government is reducing expenditure on buses and the Green Party is in the Government.
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: I move: That Dáil Ãireann: recognises Ireland is acutely exposed in the event of fossil fuel import disruptions because: - fossil fuels comprise 96% of Ireland's primary energy mix; - all oil used for energy and over 90% of natural gas is imported; - Ireland is at the end of a long supply chain that mostly originates in regions of geopolitical instability; - Ireland has a total of only 11...
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: It would be great if the Minister for Finance, Deputy Lenihan, would stay to listen. I have more faith in him than in many of the other Ministers. I am very pleased to introduce a motion to the House on energy security. It is my understanding that it is the first time in my political lifetime that there has been such a motion put before the House. It is an effort to get on the political...
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: I will share time, with the agreement of the House, with Deputies Clune, Doyle, Deenihan, D'Arcy and McHugh. Perhaps the Acting Chairman will let me know when I have used approximately 18 minutes of my time. I am glad the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Ryan, has arrived. This motion attempts to put the issue of energy security squarely on the Government...
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: Will the Minister consider giving NORA responsibility for our strategic gas supply?
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: His members are in the queue.
- Energy Security: Motion. (20 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: Deputy McHugh referred to laying a DC line to connect Donegal.
- Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (1 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 39 of 4 March 2010, when a reply will issue. [14429/10]
- Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (1 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 40 of 4 March 2010, when a reply will issue. [14430/10]
- Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (1 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 4 March 2010, when a reply will issue. [14431/10]
- Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (1 Apr 2010)
Simon Coveney: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 42 of 4 March 2010, when a reply will issue. [14432/10]