Results 21-40 of 2,725 for speaker:Noel Coonan

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. (7 Nov 2002)

Noel Coonan: I could not return home without coming into the House to congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment and to wish him well. Having served with him on the Mid-Western Health Board, I know he is the right man for the job and is dedicated and committed to it.

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. (7 Nov 2002)

Noel Coonan: I am worried that the Department might follow the inspector's report.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Noel Coonan: Will the Leader call on the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to intervene in the dispute between An Post and the Postmasters' Union, which has led to private mail going everywhere except to where it should be going? People in rural Ireland are really suffering because of this. Will the Leader ask the Minister to explain why the postmen and postwomen are being forced...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Noel Coonan: If it was Senator O'Rourke this matter would not arise.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Noel Coonan: If it was the Leader, what I am about to refer to would not have happened so there would be no need for the Minister to come into the House to—

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Noel Coonan: —outline her plans and the policy that will prevent the hammering being experienced by workers in north Tipperary with the loss of jobs in all the main towns, including Roscrea, Nenagh and Thurles, which have not been replaced. The Minister should also outline what action, if any, she is taking to secure the remaining jobs in the Miza Ireland group plant, over 100 of which disappeared...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Nov 2002)

Noel Coonan: I raised the issue of the postal strike on the Order of Business yesterday. Has the Leader received any indication from the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources that he is prepared to intervene in the strike, or at least appoint a mediator? This strike is having a serious impact on the delivery of post in rural areas, it is dividing families, communities and workers. It...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Noel Coonan: I wish to be associated with my colleagues who have congratulated the student garda on his brave actions. I ask the Leader to extend congratulations to the chief superintendent of the Garda College in Templemore. It is good to see evidence of the outstanding training it provides – good Tipperary training.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Noel Coonan: Chief Superintendent Kevin Ludlow is the man who is doing all the work.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Noel Coonan: The Leader may recall that, on the Order of Business on Tuesday, I raised the closure of Miza Ireland in Roscrea, County Tipperary, and asked her to call on the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Harney, to intervene urgently. I regret that she did not respond to my request and that the Tánaiste failed to intervene. I ask her to invite the Tánaiste to the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jan 2003)

Noel Coonan: I support the call by Senator Finucane for a debate on crime. No Member of the House or the Government can ignore the statement by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors that uniformed gardaí are no longer in a position to give the service the public needs and deserves. We cannot ignore such comments. They are crying out for help. People in cities and rural areas are living in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jan 2003)

Noel Coonan: It is okay for the wealthy rich to make fun of this but it is a rip off. It is affecting tourism. I call on the Leader to take the matter up with the relevant Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jan 2003)

Noel Coonan: I am concerned because I know the Leader is having a function in the same place soon and I do not want her to be ripped off.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jan 2003)

Noel Coonan: I have the receipt here.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Noel Coonan: They can hold hands.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Noel Coonan: In view of the fact that it is the European Year of the Disabled, I request that the Leader address the issue of the disabled person's grant with the relevant Ministers. Part of the problem is that two Ministers, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, who administers the scheme, and the Minister for Health and Children, who determines qualification for it, are involved. As a...

Seanad: Fischler Proposals for Agriculture: Motion. (12 Feb 2003)

Noel Coonan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Seanad Éireann condemns the Government for its failure to recognise the difficulties in Agriculture and Food and calls on it to take some measures to re-establish confidence in the sector." Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire go dtí an Seanad arís. The Minister for Agriculture and Food's...

Seanad: Fischler Proposals for Agriculture: Motion. (12 Feb 2003)

Noel Coonan: Farmers' interests are not being protected. Beef is flooding in from South America without traceability, without being labelled and without any safety checks. Is it any wonder that farmers have lost confidence in this Government? The situation is grave and agriculture is on its knees. Young people are walking away from the land. If the Minister cannot look after farmers' interests at the...

Seanad: Fischler Proposals for Agriculture: Motion. (12 Feb 2003)

Noel Coonan: The farmers will give him a miraculous medal.

Seanad: Fischler Proposals for Agriculture: Motion. (12 Feb 2003)

Noel Coonan: The Senator should look at the proposal.