Results 401-420 of 2,725 for speaker:Noel Coonan
- Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: The big difference between my party's backbenchers and those of the Deputy's party is that our Ministers and the Government listen to us. We conveyed the concerns of the people which had been aided by peaceful protests. We were in a position to hammer home our message at parliamentary party meetings and I am happy the lesson was learned. The amazing thing about life is how the tide turns...
- Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: That has turned the tide. I come from Templemore where every garda is trained. The people I have met there and across the country are horrified by what went on. It was a wake-up call for people who are now concerned about elements of the so-called wealthy Socialist Party, led by "the Murph" and company, aided and abetted by extremists among our Sinn Féin colleagues. This must be...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (19 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: 44. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a disability allowance appeal will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44464/14]
- Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Deputy Mick Wallace should pay his way.
- Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Pay your way.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Good man, Dessie.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: It was a kangaroo court.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Deputy Mattie McGrath ran away from them.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Where will Deputy Mattie McGrath run now?
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: There is no problem.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Run Mattie, run.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Deputy McDonald should look over her shoulder at who is watching.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (11 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: 165. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a carer's allowance application will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42932/14]
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Somebody might give him a long one.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Role and Functions: Environmental Protection Agency (4 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: That concludes our consideration of this topic. I thank the witnesses, Ms Laura Burke, Dr. Ann McGarry, Mr. Gerard O'Leary and Mr. Dara Lynott for assisting us in our consideration of it. The witnesses are now excused.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Role and Functions: Environmental Protection Agency (4 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: I call Senator Landy and ask him to be brief.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Role and Functions: Environmental Protection Agency (4 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: The Senator may raise the issue of septic tanks once the witnesses have responded to his other questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Role and Functions: Environmental Protection Agency (4 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Mr. O'Leary indicated that all inspections are carried out by local authorities.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Role and Functions: Environmental Protection Agency (4 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: No, the inspections are the responsibility of the local authority.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Role and Functions: Environmental Protection Agency (4 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Inspections are a matter for local authorities. Does the Senator wish to ask a question that is relevant?