Results 40,121-40,140 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (28 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department have analysed the increased number of people on the live register to determine the industries and categories of worker which are being affected the most; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8441/08]

Broadband Services: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: I thank everyone who contributed to this debate on all sides but in particular my Fine Gael, Labour and Sinn Féin colleagues who are supporting the motion. This was a genuine effort by Fine Gael to move the broadband debate forward in a positive way by proposing practical actions that were not difficult for the Government to agree to. The response from Government was to produce an...

Broadband Services: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Hear, hear.

Broadband Services: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Maybe it is me.

Broadband Services: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Is he our future leader?

Broadband Services: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: We have no leadership considerations in our party at the moment.

Broadband Services: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: We will rely on the Chair.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 57: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that those entitled to DIRT refund are getting it; and if he has proposals to rectify the apparent under-claiming. [7776/08]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if pupils of grind schools are assigned examination numbers in public examinations that enable them to be identified as pupils of such schools by correctors; if pupils of such schools are treated differently in any way in the allocation of numbers; if in her opinion this undermines the anonymity of the system; and if she will ensure...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress that has occurred in preparation for the transposition of the forthcoming Third Postal Directive into Irish law by 31 December 2010; if he will undertake a comprehensive review and consolidation of all legislation affecting the postal sector as part of this process; if so, the time scale involved;...

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: It is also because they cannot get fixed broadband, which is the problem.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: What is the timescale on that?

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: I move: "That Dáil Éireann, recognising the growth in the numbers subscribing to broadband services, noting the strong enthusiasm of Irish consumers for broadband services when they are available and acknowledging the potential for next generation broadband; recognising the vital importance of high-speed broadband connectivity for the economic future of Ireland, and accepting that Ireland...

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Some time ago Fine Gael decided to commit Private Members' business this week to debating the importance of making high speed broadband available across the country and the challenge to the Government of making that happen. The vital importance and potential of an advanced broadband infrastructure in Ireland is underestimated by many, including some politicians and policy makers. If we do...

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: It is actually 85% of the population.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: There are large rural areas that do not have broadband availability.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Of course we are. We are coming from the lowest base.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: Is the Minister suggesting he is happy with how things are going?

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: That is the first point in our motion.

Broadband Services: Motion (26 Feb 2008)

Simon Coveney: The debate is not about statistics, it is about what the Minister needs to do to progress the marketplace.