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Official Engagements. (27 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: It has not been paid for yet.

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (22 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food her views on the discontinuation of the State aid grant of €80 per acre of rape seed for seed that is due to be exported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28986/07]

Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (22 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: I am glad we are debating this topic. A criticism from Opposition benches was that having generalised debates avoids an obligation on the Government to set down specific targets, which would put it under pressure to try to meet them. Whether that be on subjects such as yesterday's debate on youth issues, the motion on which was very broad, or today's debate on climate change, the preference...

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: I wish to share time with Deputies Kieran O'Donnell and Brian Hayes.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: This debate is astonishing in that when we examine the Government amendment and hear what many Government Deputies say, there is no recognition or admission of a problem. This is a major issue around the country. The frustration and anger of parents and principals trying to access services for children and students has reached an extraordinary level. People have totally lost faith in the...

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: Whether I am talking about educational needs for children in school or the language assessment needs of a two or three year old child, it is irrelevant. The State has a responsibility to provide both.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: I can only go on the impression given by the Minister. She only arrived in for the last ten minutes of this debate.

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: I wish to use my remaining time to refer to an e-mail one of our party representatives received from a young speech and language therapy graduate. She has been trying to get a job in speech and language therapy services in Ireland for the past three or four months and has not succeeded because there is an embargo on the HSE taking on speech and language therapists. That is the Government's...

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: I wish to share time with Deputy Ring.

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: I am glad we are discussing issues relating to young people, but I question the value of general statements on such a broad topic, as they do not challenge the Government to do something on the issues raised. In this debate we have statements on alcohol related harm, the prevention of drug misuse, combating obesity, promoting healthier lifestyles, the provision of sports facilities, mental...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 97: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will promote the introduction of a carbon tax in the lead up to budget 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28999/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 113: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will introduce a carbon tax; the way he expects this tax to operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29000/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (20 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will confirm that he does not plan to change the tax rebate on fuel schemes for bus operators who provide school transport in rural parts of the country. [29467/07]

Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: In an attempt to be in order regarding the issue raised by Deputy Flanagan, the Irish Examiner published a hard hitting special investigation on drug use in Ireland today. When the national drugs strategy was launched in the Taoiseach's Department, it was accompanied by a promise by the Government that a review of the strategy would take place on an annual basis, which would be debated in...

Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: I am in order in the context of the national drugs strategy

Alternative Energy Projects. (15 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: I thank the Minister for his reply. I am quite excited by the developments that have occurred, especially in the wave energy sector. It is not an exaggeration to say that Ireland is leading global research and development in tidal power. The key ingredient to commercialised wave energy is a fixed tariff mechanism which is set at a price that will allow companies to finance long-term wave...

Energy Resources. (15 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: Are all parties accountable to Deputy Finian McGrath?

Energy Resources. (15 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: I am glad the Fine Gael Party and the Labour Party are answerable to Deputy Finian McGrath in outlining their policies.

Energy Resources. (15 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: Is it not the case that Ireland can receive the benefits of nuclear power through interconnection? As we increase our interconnection with the British grid, which is heavily reliant on nuclear power, and will be more reliant on it in future, in essence nuclear power will be competing with power generation in Ireland, from whatever source. Does the Minister have a difficulty with that?

Telecommunications Services. (15 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: We have much to learn from Northern Ireland's broadband roll-out. It has 100% connectivity unlike the 15% to 20% of this country which has no capacity for a broadband service. The EU is moving towards creating a single telecommunications market, be it for mobile telephones or fixed-line telephony infrastructure. In the same way as the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland led the way in...