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Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: Will I have the opportunity to come back one more time quickly on that because if amendment No. 84 is passed then amendment No. 85 falls?

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: It is okay then.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: I move amendment No. 89: In page 111, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: "(7) At the direction of the Minister, or at intervals of no greater than three years, the Authority shall prepare a report analysing the funding arrangements for public service broadcasting in other EU states with particular reference to: (a) the amount of subsidy, (b) the percentages of total revenue made...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: I support Deputy McManus's amendment. As regards the issue of secondary rights for an independent production company that, for example, has made a programme which has been broadcast on RTE and on which it has done a deal, there was a concern that all the cards are in the hands of the broadcaster, not the production company. In reality, many of these productions will not fly unless there is...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Minister for tabling amendments Nos. 95 and 98. These arise as a result of an issue raised with me, which I raised with him on Committee Stage and they concern assisting in the completion of independent television or sound broadcasting programmes. That is welcome and my concern has now been dealt with. I will focus on amendment No. 97. There has been ongoing discussion through...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: We are allowed to laugh in here every now and again.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: We will not get a chance to debate this properly. There is no issue with some of the drafting amendments. What is the procedure relating to the introduction of new amendments half way through Report Stage? I was not aware this was possible. Perhaps the Minister is entitled to do so but the Opposition spokespersons are not. Will the Ceann Comhairle advise us when the debate resumes later?

Hospital Services. (16 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: I am disappointed the Minister is not present to take this matter, particularly in view of the fact it has been raised by Deputies from three different parties, one of which is in government. I do not normally comment in detail on health policy or health cases. I usually leave that to my party's spokesperson on health. However, what is happening at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin,...

Hospital Services. (16 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: That is rubbish. That is what the staff want to do, but they are not being allowed.

Hospital Services. (16 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: While I am aware he did not write his script, does the Minister of State believe that this is an answer with which the parents will be happy?

Hospital Services. (16 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: It has to be life saving.

Hospital Services. (16 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: I accept that, the consultants are excellent but they do not have the resources.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 213: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when funding of the disability extension scheme will be made available to Cork City Council for local authority housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23561/09]

Leaders' Questions (16 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: That is not true I am afraid. I know a constituent of mine who is waiting.

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: It is not a viable bank.

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (9 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, further to Parliamentary Question No. 59 of 19 May 2009, the specific EUROSTAT publication she is referring to when she quoted that small and medium sized enterprises here pay 1% below the EU average for energy; the reference number or name of the EUROSTAT publication; the further breakdown of energy costs...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 625: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in the past six months on a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and the progress that he expects will be made in the next six months. [22200/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 626: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in the past six months on a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and the progress he expects that will be made in the next six months. [22201/09]

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: Nobody believes it. That is the problem.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Simon Coveney: The Minister might have got that wrong.