Results 39,641-39,660 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney
- Alternative Energy Projects. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: The Minister might clarify what he means by sustainably sourced because I am not sure that bio-fuels will play an increasingly important role in terms of transportation fuel across the European Union, and he knows this as well. There will be a role for bio-fuels in the future but many are not quite sure what that role is. I am also surprised the Minister has not mentioned the Government's...
- Alternative Energy Projects. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: I ask the Minister to address the immediate concerns of the industry in that regard rather than give a general answer on the future sustainability of first, second or third generation bio-fuels.
- Alternative Energy Projects. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: But they cannot compete with the pilot projects.
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: I thank the Minister for his reply but I disagree with much of what he said. He stated that he has no direct role in determining whether Ireland's infrastructure should go underground or over ground but that is not the case. He is the policy leader in this area. This issue does not solely affect EirGrid. In Denmark, politicians and policy makers have agreed under a compromise arrangement...
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: There are two questions on this issue.
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: I will ask the Minister some brief questions. Has he read the ASKON report and, if not, will he read it and will he draw different conclusions to those drawn in the Ecofys report commissioned by his Department?
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: Has the Minister read the ASKON report?
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: I am aware of the need for an interconnector.
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: This is the test case.
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: The Minister just told us that is EirGrid's role.
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: I have a brief question to follow on from Deputy McManus's comments. Will the Minister meet with the north east pylon pressure group?
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: EirGrid has made it clear that the Minister is the policy man.
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: EirGrid has no part in policy.
- Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)
Simon Coveney: The Minister represents thousands of people but will not meet the people affected.
- Radon Gas. (27 Nov 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 6: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he plans to put in place to tackle high levels of radon gas exposure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43127/08]
- Written Answers — Defence Forces Representative Associations: Defence Forces Representative Associations (26 Nov 2008)
Simon Coveney: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Defence if a Defence Forces representative association was admonished by his officials or the military authorities for its response to the announcement of barracks closures; if such admonishment was administered at his direction or under his authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42830/08]
- Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)
Simon Coveney: I commend the Labour Party for tabling this excellent motion. Protecting jobs is the key issue facing the Government. Up to 10,000 people a month are losing their jobs while next year 100,000 people will lose employment. Job protection and job creation must be central to all the Government's decision-making, outside the provision of front line services. Small businesses are the main driver...
- Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)
Simon Coveney: While I accept that local authorities have a difficult budgeting job to do in 2009 as funding from central government has been reduced for next year, the shortfall must not be made up by targeting a business sector that cannot shoulder any further financial burden. Increasing rates will result in job losses by pushing some businesses over the edge. I am asking managers and councillors to...
- Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)
Simon Coveney: It is not a joint motion.
- Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)
Simon Coveney: Does Deputy O'Brien not know the difference between this and a joint motion?