Results 41-60 of 40,850 for speaker:Simon Coveney

Official Engagements. (8 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: For what reason?

Northern Ireland Issues: Motion. (8 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak this evening in support of the motion tabled by the Fine Gael Party and supported by the Government parties with agreed amendments. I wish to reinforce the message given by party leader, which in its essence is crystal clear: "The time for reluctant acceptance or tolerance of the existence of armed, illegal paramilitary groups as key players or...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his targets to achieve less dependency on fossil fuels and the development of alternative energy sources; his plans to offer incentives in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3641/05]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (9 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 131: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he intends to ensure timely and cost effective implementation of the national development plan in his Department as recommended by the Institute of Engineers of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4024/05]

Written Answers — Pay Awards: Pay Awards (9 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 174: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the content of the first annual report of the committee for performance awards for local authority managers, assistant managers and directors of services. [4025/05]

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has promised repeatedly that he will introduce an independent press council of sorts. Does this require legislation? If so, what is the timescale?

Nursing Home Subventions. (10 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 6: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has plans to change the criteria for supplementary subvention as provided by health boards to bring it more into line with current nursing home costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4215/05]

Written Answers — Pilot Programmes: Pilot Programmes (10 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of pilot programmes which are ongoing in the health services; if she will identify these programmes; the length of time they have been in operation; the number of patients or regions covered by the pilot programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4276/05]

Written Answers — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (15 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of expressions of interest in the development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport which have been received by his Department; the evaluation of each expression which has been undertaken by his officials; when he expects a final decision to sanction the development of a second terminal and by whom; if it will be publicly announced;...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (15 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of driver testers currently employed by his Department; if this figure has increased since 2002; if he envisages additional testers will be employed in 2005; when he expects this to take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4752/05]

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (15 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 370: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the withdrawal of funding for the Community Workers Co-operative. [4706/05]

Written Answers — Review of Athens Olympics: Review of Athens Olympics (17 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the Athens review group will complete its report on the preparation and performance of the Irish teams at the Athens Olympic and Paralympic Games; when the report be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5318/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Feb 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his Department has had discussions with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the introduction of a special bin charge allowance for elderly persons; the progress which has been made to date; his proposals in regard to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6032/05]

Bullying in the Workplace. (1 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the efforts being taken by him to tackle bullying and harassment in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6733/05]

Written Answers — Military Neutrality: Military Neutrality (1 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Defence the current position with regard to the development of a common defence and security arrangement across the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6740/05]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (2 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 97: 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. [6791/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her position on the proposed cut by the EU on grant aid for forestry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6792/05]

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: The European Commission recently introduced an air transport directive which provides for compensation for passengers if their flights are delayed or cancelled, among other matters. It also requires individual Governments to introduce complaints procedures for passengers and to set up a board to do this. Does the Government intend to do this? Will it require legislation? If so, when will we...

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: The directive has already been introduced.

Order of Business. (3 Mar 2005)

Simon Coveney: I am.