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State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Taxpayers pay for it.

State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Rubbish.

State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: At least we did not lie to people.

State Airports. (21 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: It is difficult to be the sixth person to speak because much has already been said about this issue. However, the issue can be crystalised into a simple line — a deal was done and now it has been broken for political convenience and nothing else. The decision to split up Aer Rianta, which Fine Gael supported in 2003, greatly worried Cork Airport at the time. As the Minister from Cork...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (21 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport the main recommendations contained in the review of the CIÉ subvention scheme commissioned by his Department; when this review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6582/07]

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: I reaffirm what our health spokesperson has said. Fine Gael supports community rating and the necessity for risk equalisation to support it. Nobody wants to see elderly people being priced out of the private health insurance market. I believe we support what the Minister is aiming to do with this legislation. BUPA is leaving the market and fair-minded people believe that it should be...

Order of Business (21 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: On promised legislation, I will shortly attend the launch of another report on trafficking in Ireland. Before Christmas, the Taoiseach gave a promise during the Order of Business that anti-trafficking legislation would be introduced as one of the top two priorities for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Will we see that promised legislation before the election? If so, when?

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (20 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of child and adolescent mental health teams per county; the recommended staff allocation to each team; the actual staff allocated to each team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6242/07]

Hospital Acquired Infections. (20 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that MRSA is coming under control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6222/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (14 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans or proposals to increase the availability and use of bio-diesel or ethanol, directly or blended with other fuels, with a view to compliance with in the first instance, the Kyoto principals and the need to implement enhanced measures to combat global warming; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will take further action to ensure that the energy sector here is efficient and effective in addressing the issue of global warming; the extent to which his proposals to date are expected to compare with best practice in this regard throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5415/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school building projects awaiting progression by her Department; the classification of these projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4989/07]

European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on this Bill, particularly as it relates directly to the work I have been doing over the past two and a half to three years in the European Parliament. This is a short Bill and has been described by the Minister as a short, technical Bill. It has been introduced on a Thursday afternoon for debate and if one was not careful, it would be deemed...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to amend the Credit Union Act and regulations which have hampered their development. [4129/07]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (7 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Government will sign a contract with a consortium including a company (details supplied) for the provision of a tetra digital radio system for An Garda Síochána; the value of the contract; the parties involved; and when the contract is expected to be signed. [4194/07]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (6 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to support dairy incomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3572/07]

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (6 Feb 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the steps she is taking to address the burden of cross compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3571/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Jan 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide in electronic database format the full current list of the statutory chargeable values for all models of new category A vehicles on sale here which provide the legal basis for charging vehicle registration tax on the first retail sale of such vehicles; the date on which each such value came into force; the corresponding current...

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Simon Coveney: I am glad the Minister continues to adopt a Fianna Fáil tinted view of "The Wind That Shakes the Barley". Many Fine Gael friends of mine who have seen it take quite the opposite view.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Simon Coveney: The issue, rather than the film, is as divisive as ever.