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Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: The Government built it up for weeks beforehand. It was brought forward by seven or eight weeks. We were expecting some new initiatives or ideas yesterday that would give people hope that the Government was doing something definite to create jobs and slow down the unemployment snowball that is growing by the week. However, none of that is here. Instead, the Government is damaging economic...

Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: It is fuelling inflation.

Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: We need to change the regulators.

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (14 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the planned roll out of the Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme will take place in Carrigaline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34549/08]

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (14 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme is planned for Cork City; when it will roll out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34550/08]

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (14 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 248: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people in Cork City, on a monthly basis over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34551/08]

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (14 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 249: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people in Galway City, on a monthly basis over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34552/08]

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (14 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 250: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people in Limerick City, on a monthly basis over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34553/08]

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (14 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 251: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people in Dublin City, on a monthly basis over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34554/08]

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (14 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 252: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of homeless people in Waterford City, on a monthly basis over the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34555/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (14 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the approval and construction of a new national school in Ballygarven, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34561/08]

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: I was struck by Deputy Higgins's contribution. Not blowing too much sunshine his way, he is one of the last great orators in this House. We got an example of that today when we heard his views and passion for public service broadcasting. I have many proposals and views on the detail of the Bill that I would like the Minister of State to convey to the Minister. I understand the reason he...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy will definitely feature on it tonight.

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector: Voluntary Sector (7 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether the supports and policy initiatives given to the voluntary sector are sufficient to allow it to develop to its full capacity in view of the continued growth of that sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33553/08]

Written Answers — Legal Costs: Legal Costs (7 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money the Health Service Executive has spent on legal costs in dealing with the dispute in relation to the new contract between the HSE and the pharmacy sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33488/08]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime figures for the town of Carrigaline, County Cork for the past five years itemising where possible the different types and levels of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33489/08]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime figures for the town of Douglas, County Cork for the past five years itemising where possible the different types and levels of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33490/08]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime figures for Cork city for the past five years itemising where possible the different types and levels of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33491/08]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the crime figures for Tougher, Cork city for the past five years itemising where possible the different types and levels of crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33492/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Sector: Electricity Sector (7 Oct 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated cost of commissioning independent consultants and a senior independent chair, to carry out a technical and economic analysis of the transmission assets transfer to Eirgrid; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33485/08]