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Leaders' Questions (4 Mar 2009)

Simon Coveney: The Taoiseach got that wrong. It was opposed also by the social partners.

Leaders' Questions (4 Mar 2009)

Simon Coveney: When will the Taoiseach say he got it wrong?

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (3 Mar 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of times the tourism renewal group has met to date; the progress that has been made in relation to a strategy for the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8603/09]

Public Finances: Motion (3 Mar 2009)

Simon Coveney: It is not easy to follow Deputy Ring. However, I am glad to have an opportunity to make a brief contribution to the debate. What is extraordinary is that those in government seem to be the only ones who are surprised by the Exchequer figures announced today. The Government has responded to them by saying it will have to change tack again in its management of the public finances. It may,...

Banking System: Motion (25 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: It is dishonest.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Three weeks ago the Taoiseach and his Minister promised an energy price review as a priority measure in Government. Last week, I tried to ask the Tánaiste about the status of that review and whether there was to be regulation or secondary legislation on that. The Irish regulator must be the only one in Europe who is keeping prices artificially high.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: If the Ceann Comhairle will let me finish, both the ESB and Bord Gáis are seeking to reduce their prices but are not being allowed to do it, by regulation. There is a problem because we have a Minister who seems to think there is an advantage in keeping prices artificially high. I believe the Government genuinely wants to try to reduce domestic and industrial energy prices. Will the...

Human Trafficking. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: It certainly is.

Human Trafficking. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: They will be put in prison instead.

Asgard II. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: This matter has been handled appallingly. This vessel, which is owned by the Irish State, sank almost six months ago. Thank God no one lost their life because the crew managed to get off the vessel before it sank. The vessel has a significant history. It is not a yachting issue for people who like to go sailing or send their children sailing. The Asgard's role is far more fundamental....

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people jailed here for not paying their television licence fee each year for the past 30 years; the average length of time spent in jail for not having a licence or for not paying a fine in relation to not having a licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7159/09]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 346: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide the information he has on health risks that may be involved in relation to pylons in residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7484/09]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 368: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 382 and 383 of 17 February 2009, if the general and hazardous waste deposited at Haulbowline in the period 1977 to 2001 at all material times and currently was covered by a waste permit pursuant to Directive 75/442/EEC on waste; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 369: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 382 and 383 of 17 February 2009, if there is no waste permit, the person who is the lessor or owner of the former steelworks site at Haulbowline Island at present; if therefore they are in breach of Directive 75/442/EEC on waste; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 370: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his policy in relation to the dumping of toxic waste at the former Irish Steel site, in view of the fact that there was no licence issued in respect of the dumping of waste on the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7656/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the projects which have gone over the timescale and budget within his Department since September 2007 to date in 2009; the length of time each project has run over; and the cost that time and budget over runs have cost to date. [7198/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the length of time the national broadband scheme is currently running over its original schedule since first announced; the amount of money the over-run has cost his Department; the number of consultations he has commissioned in relation to the NBS; and the cost of these consultations. [7199/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the length of time the metropolitan area networks phase II project is currently running over its original schedule since it was first announced; the amount of taxpayers' money spent on the project; the amount the time over-run has cost his Department; the number of consultations he has commissioned in relation...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of researching, drafting and publishing the Energy White Paper 2007; and if he is committed to delivering the targets and measures set out in this paper in the specified timeframe. [7201/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of the Review of the Security of Ireland's Access to Commercial Oil Supplies September 2008; the action he has taken since the publication of this report; and the action he will take in relation to this issue and the issue of Ireland's oil reserves over the next 12 months. [7202/09]