Results 40,761-40,780 of 40,897 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Drug Seizures. (20 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: That was an extraordinary response. I appreciate the Minister of State did not write it. Cocaine is a huge problem.

Crime Victims. (20 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: My motion also concerns crime, but it relates to how victims of crime are treated, and the need to continue the services provided by Victim Support in the Cork and Munster region. Financial support for the Victim Support organisation ceased on 31 March this year. I am aware of the reasons that happened and I do not wish to get into the merits of that debate. I hope the Minister of State's...

Social Welfare Benefits. (20 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Extraordinary.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Transport the status of the Transport (Companies) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28822/05]

Written Answers — Press Releases: Press Releases (19 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has instructed his staff not to provide Opposition spokespersons with all press releases when automatically issued by his Department; if not, if all Opposition transport spokespersons will receive all press releases issued by his Department as soon as reasonably practical; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28839/05]

Written Answers — Primary Care Strategy: Primary Care Strategy (18 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the primary health care strategy is still Government policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28903/05]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (18 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the recent report from the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding the national treatment purchase fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28904/05]

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion. (18 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: I welcome this motion and the fact that the Minister has made it back from Brussels to participate. I hope she had a successful day and that she made strong statements on what the Commissioner for trade, Mr. Peter Mandelson, has stated in particular. He has taken on a role to which he has no entitlement. We should not allow the French alone to do the dirty work. I hope the Irish Government...

Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (13 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the use to which the existing Abbey Theatre building will be put when a new theatre has been constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28094/05

Natural Disasters in Asia and Central America: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: I would not say I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this issue but I am pleased to be in the House to do so. It has been a tragic 12 months in terms of natural disasters. We have had hurricanes, floods, tidal waves, earthquakes, mudslides, bush and forest fires and famine due to drought. One disaster appears to follow the next. The tsunami of less than 12 months ago seems like years...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill and the issues of immigration and work permits policy. Legislation in this area is not before time. The Employment Permits Bill 2005 aims primarily to allow the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to grant and refuse work permits and visas for a range of employment categories and to put a legal framework in place to accommodate such...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of alternative energy projects funded to date with particular reference to renewable sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28009/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (12 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the non-payment of cost of living pay increases promised to An Post staff; his views on the likely consequences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28050/05]

Written Answers — Bullying in Schools: Bullying in Schools (11 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action being taken against bullying at primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27544/05]

Written Answers — Schools Evaluation: Schools Evaluation (11 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if all second level schools should produce an annual school report detailing their activities under a broad range of headings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27539/05]

Written Answers — Sugar Quota: Sugar Quota (4 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the ownership of the Irish sugar quota; when she was informed of the decision to close the Carlow facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26218/05]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (4 Oct 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the current status of the application for a derogation to the nitrates directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26407/05]

Defence Forces Strength. (29 Sep 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25666/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (28 Sep 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 227: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person must fund their entire nursing home care (details supplied); and the entitlements which accrue to a person who has made PAYE and PRSI contributions for almost 80 years. [24302/05]

Research Funding. (28 Sep 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views in respect of the low uptake of and investment in research and development by firms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25393/05]