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Leaders' Questions (19 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Taoiseach told us that before.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the legislative status of the horse and greyhound racing fund; the implications a reduction in funding will have on the industry in 2010; his plans for an alternative system of financing this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47584/09]

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I look forward to the Minister's response on these amendments. Young people often receive unsolicited premium rate text messages. They may occur on a regular basis without their consent because once they receive the message and accept it, other messages are likely to follow and they can build up a substantial bill without knowing it. Redress through courts is not easy and can be very...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I also accept the Minister's assurances. I have no reason to doubt what he says to us. I hope what he has said will protect people about whom we are concerned.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I am not sure whether it was the trip to Copenhagen to discuss climate change that has confused the Minister. We accept his commitments. It is important that the user is protected. The Bill provides for serious penalties including that they be banned or prohibited from reapplying for a licence. The most important thing is that the person be repaid in full. In light of the Minister's...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I move amendment No. 36: In page 15, to delete lines 33 to 38.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: The Minister spoke about efficiencies and we have clearly pointed out how they can be achieved. I am disappointed he cannot accept the amendment. However, I will not press it.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister and his officials for their co-operation with the Bill. He might not have done everything we wanted him to do but he met us part of the way. I agree with the Minister's comments but another group who should benefit from this Bill are older people who did not grow up in a technological era and have suffered from premium costs because they responded to messages and...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when an application for redundancy will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47688/09]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 94: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when an application for redundancy will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47689/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in payments in respect of the rural environment protection scheme to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when payment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47660/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme payment will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the breakdown of the amount to be awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47661/09]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a refurbishment project at a school (details supplied) in north Tipperary; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the reason for the delay in progressing this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47657/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a capital project at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when the project will move to the next stage; the reason for the delay in progressing this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47659/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of the overseas development aid spent on combating HIV and AIDS in 2008 and to date in 2009; the amount budgeted for HIV and AIDS in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46648/09]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons in north Tipperary waiting on redundancy payments from her Department; the length of time these persons have been waiting; when these payments will be awarded; the number of persons waiting nationally; the steps being taken to speed up the process; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons in north Tipperary waiting on FÁS training schemes; the waiting time for persons due to start these schemes; if she will provide this Deputy with a list of such schemes; if the number of staff working in north Tipperary FÁS offices has increased over the past year; the increase in the...

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the timeframe for reinstating a community welfare officer to a village (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if accommodation in the village has been sourced for the CWO; if her attention has been drawn to the inconvenience that this is causing the residents who have to travel to another town to avail of the CWO; and if she will...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of a proposed new ambulance base in a town (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in progressing this project; when in 2010 this project will progress as planned; the timeframe for the completion of the new facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47006/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of recommendations outlined in a report (details supplied) that have been carried out to date in 2009 and if they were completed on schedule; if the remaining commitments are on schedule and when they will proceed and be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47008/09]