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Written Answers — e-Government Proposals: e-Government Proposals (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Finance the date in July 2008 on which the Government's e-Government strategy is due to be published, as agreed by Dáil Éireann in a Private Member's motion on 30 April 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28143/08]

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I wish to raise two issues. For some months, the Government has promised that a new e-Government strategy would be in place by the end of this month. Is that matter still on track and are we likely to see it?

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: No, it was a Government promise on the basis of a Private Members' motion.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: A promise was also made regarding a new code of practice for data protection, which was also to be in place by the end of this month. The Government promised an independent study on the comparative merits of overhead electricity transmission lines versus underground cables, which the Cabinet received and was briefed on yesterday. Is it normal practice for the Government to brief the media...

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: It is in order.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: It is in order as the Cabinet is leaking sensitive documents before informing the House.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Maybe we will have an opportunity to question the Minister on it tomorrow.

Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Is the e-Government strategy on time? It was a clear promise from the Government.

Written Answers — e-Government Proposals: e-Government Proposals (8 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Finance if his proposals on e-Government have been brought to Cabinet, if not, when they will be; if they will be published; if so, when; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26999/08]

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I wish to share time with Deputy Creed. I have spoken on a number of occasions in the House in respect of this issue and, therefore, I do not wish to comment on the generalities of climate change. I will instead focus on the current EU climate-energy package. I understand the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, is in Brussels today to deal with this...

Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak briefly on this motion and I thank my colleague, Deputy Creed, for bringing it forward and continuing to raise issues that affect fishermen and their families along the coast. I wish the Minister well because he has come in at the deep end on this issue. This is not a time for learning — the Minister has many experienced advisers available to him...

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I wish to clarify one of the Minister's answers. The Minister said all of the shoreline material which was tested for mercury levels has been removed and sent to Germany. Will the Minister clarify how much shoreline material has been sent?

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: The EPA advised the Minister to open up the site.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: We should develop the site economically.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: There are four other reports. That is the problem.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I can quote from the reports.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: We got it by means of a freedom of information request.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: The Minister should listen to what we have to say before he starts making such accusations.

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: I wish to share my short time with Deputies Stanton, Clune and Hogan. I recognise the Minister's commitment to the environment which is not in question here. I also recognise that information we have seen in respect of this site and its handling raises serious concerns. I do not want to get into issues of relationship between sub-contractors and the Department of the Environment, Heritage...

Hazardous Waste: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Simon Coveney: The sample measured mercury. It was taken by independent consultants and I can show the reports to the Minister afterwards. If he has not seen them, he should have. The figure quoted for mercury found on the beach outside this site is 281 milligrams per kilogram. The recommended intervention level is ten. This is 28 times the level that should require intervention. What does the...