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Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: We did not say that to the Taoiseach.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages. (19 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: That there are no amendments to the legislation at this stage is an indication that the Opposition, especially Fine Gael, is supportive of this legislation. This support is principally because of the frustration that this legislation was not produced years ago. The east-west interconnector should have been built and be operating by now, providing security of supply, which Ireland...

Hospital Services. (18 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: This is madness.

Hospital Services. (18 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: They already have a critical mass. It is the busiest centre in the country.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: The Lusitania is not too far from Cork.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Does the Minister accept that the onus is primarily on Ireland to try to charter a way forward? There has been considerable commentary in other member states to the effect that they want Ireland to bring forward ideas and potential solutions. I know it is very early days and the vote was taken less than a week ago, but can the Minister indicate to the House some timeframe as regards when he...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: I, too, am happy we are having this debate. It is important to have it before the Taoiseach goes to Brussels to meet other Heads of Government tomorrow. I hope we will have another when he returns. I could not agree more with the final remarks of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, that those who care about the future of the European Union and Ireland's place in it need...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: They are often written out of Irish history because of party affiliations in this country. What the European Union has achieved economically for Ireland is put in the shade when one considers what it has achieved by way of peace, trust and alliance-building between European countries. It is an example to other parts of the world. That is not in my script, but I am saying it because I am...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: European integration is a constantly evolving and adapting process which finds new solutions to challenges countries cannot resolve alone, including cross-border crime, climate change, energy security, development aid and many other issues on which the European Union must give leadership. It must do so without undermining the sovereignty of member states or evolving into a federalist super...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken to reduce the national greenhouse gas transport emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23351/08]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry: Fishing Industry (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason, at the time of the 1 January 2002 ban on tuna fishing, he did not draw up a conversion plan and communicate it to the Commission, which would have entitled tuna fishermen here to substantial amounts of compensation under Article 1.2 of Council Decision 199/27/EC; the amount of compensation paid by the...

Written Answers — Internet Safety: Internet Safety (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 788: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the terms of reference of the Office of Internet Safety and the Internet Safety Advisory Council; the progress each of these bodies have made in protecting children from harmful content on both computers and mobile phones; the measures the bodies have taken in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Energy Reserves: Energy Reserves (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 951: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the funding he has allocated to the Strategic Oil Storage Project; the actions he has taken to advance this project; when he expects the project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22743/08]

Written Answers — Energy Reserves: Energy Reserves (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 952: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the funding he has allocated for the creation of a strategic gas storage reserve on an all-island basis; the actions he has taken to advance this project; when he expects the project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22744/08]

Written Answers — Energy Reserves: Energy Reserves (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 953: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the funding he has allocated for the strengthening of the Ireland-Scotland gas link; the action he has taken to advance this project; when he expects the project to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22745/08]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Network: Natural Gas Network (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 954: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of public funding his Department has provided since 2007 for the upgrading and renewing of the existing gas transmission and distribution networks including reinforcement of the system for security of supply reasons; the amount he will spend on such a project; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Network: Natural Gas Network (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 955: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of public funding his Department has provided since 2007 for developing and expanding the gas transmission and distribution networks; the amount he will spend on such a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22747/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 956: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of public funding his Department has provided since 2007 for the construction of a 400 MW gas-fired electricity generating station at Whitegate, Cork; the amount he will spend on such a project; when he expects the plant to come online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22748/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 957: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of public money that has been allocated since 2007 for the development of Bord na Móna's wind farms in County Mayo and in the midlands as planned for in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22749/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (17 Jun 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 958: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of public money that has been allocated since 2007 for the development of Bord na Móna's waste management facility as planned for in the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22750/08]