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

Simon Coveney: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the details of the report into the security of Ireland's oil reserves; the action he will take as a result of this report; the cost of commissioning this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7203/09]

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

Simon Coveney: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of the Commission for Energy Regulation to the taxpayer; the number of staff employed by the CER each year from 2005 to date in 2009; the cost of the staff at the CER; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7204/09]

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the announced reduction in energy prices can be expected in view of the recently announced energy review. [7288/09]

Written Answers — Electricity Pylons: Electricity Pylons (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide the information he has in relation to pylons in residential areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7484/09]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress being made on granting a foreshore licence to facilitate the development of a children's play area on the foreshore in Crosshaven, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7614/09]

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress being made on the foreshore licence for the slip way on Fountainstowns strand, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7615/09]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount paid by individual schools on a yearly basis in Carrigaline, Douglas, Ballygarvan and Passage West, County Cork on prefabs over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6954/09]

Human Trafficking. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: The case I want to raise can best be outlined by the summary provided by Ruhama. Anyone who knows about victims of the sex industry is aware of the work of Ruhama. The organisation has outlined in summary the case of Edith Orumwenes and its concerns about whether basic minimum standards of protection and assistance to presumed victims of human trafficking are being adhered to in Ireland: In...

Banking System: Motion. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: This motion is a constructive contribution towards putting in place an appropriate and decisive response to our current banking crisis. Each week, the Government calls on Opposition parties to support its proposals in the national interest, to make constructive contributions and to put forward new ideas. That is exactly what this motion, through a list of specific actions, seeks to do....

Banking System: Motion. (24 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Unfortunately, as long as the full truth is not revealed, politically and from within the regulator's office, we will see broken, week-on-week, scandals which continue to undermine the very credibility of governance and the financial sector in Ireland.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, taking into account that the new children's hospital is projected to cost approximately €1 billion, this project is being reviewed in view of the difficult financial state here; if she plans to review this project; if not, if she has the necessary funding committed to complete this project; the completion date for this project;...

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Yesterday Bord Gáis entered the domestic electricity supply market very aggressively. I will be in order if the Ceann Comhairle gives me a chance. As a result of that we are seeing quite significant reductions in the cost of electricity for house owners, which is good. The Government, through both the Taoiseach and the Minister, has promised an energy price review that will result in...

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: There is a regulatory requirement.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: They are needed today.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: On that point, the Tánaiste is representing the Government today.

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: This is something that was promised by both the Taoiseach and the Minister.

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (17 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 382: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a licence issued for the waste held (details supplied) as required under the European Directives on waste. [5689/09]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (17 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 383: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken on foot of the decision of 17 June 2003 which gave a mandate requiring his Department to co-ordinate all legal actions in relation to a site (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5690/09]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (17 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 384: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if all local authorities have completed the register of contaminated sites; if any have not done so; and the action he is proposing to ensure compliance. [5691/09]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (17 Feb 2009)

Simon Coveney: Question 385: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his Department's policy on compensation for existing activities in Natura 2000 sites that are found to have adverse impacts on protected species or habitats, specifically detailing the policy and compensation paid to date and any payments anticipated for, but not limited to, turf cutting, fish farming, and...