Results 181-200 of 587 for speaker:Noel Coonan in 'Dáil debates'

Telecommunications Services. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister for his reply. I note he said such provision was a priority. I have been listening to that since I was elected to this House two and a half years ago. The time for sermonising and high rhetoric has long since passed. The Minister should learn from the old saying we often use in the country, namely, that actions speak louder than words. He mentioned there were 86 MANs...

Telecommunications Services. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: The Minister is presiding over this discrimination against rural Ireland and the mid-west region. This is not just a matter for e-net, it is a matter for the Minister and for the Government——

Telecommunications Services. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: ——to have policy that will deliver equally to the people of Ireland,that will deliver as much to rural Ireland as it does to the people within the Pale.

Telecommunications Services. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: I always do.

Telecommunications Services. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: The Minister has abandoned the policy altogether.

Telecommunications Services. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: When will that happen?

Telecommunications Services. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: How many of those are in south Tipperary?

Telecommunications Services. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: I do not doubt the Minister's personal commitment, but the reality is that broadband is not freely available in rural Ireland. When I speak about rural Ireland, I am talking about provincial towns like Naas or Nenagh. Many people do not have access to broadband. We want a definite timeframe for its delivery and a commitment to do so by the Government and Minister. The Minister has...

Electricity Generation. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: We have heard much about commercial producers and large wind farm proposals. What is the Minister's policy on micro-producers and what incentives can he offer them? I understand that micro-producers do not require the same level of grid infrastructure. We could be progressing that while we are dallying with the other.

Electricity Generation. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: I am delighted the Minister is considering the farming community. He is one of the few in Government who is doing so.

Telecommunications Services. (25 Nov 2009)

Noel Coonan: We will have to find the sheep's body to connect it to the head.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: The Tánaiste's colleagues have left her high and dry. They have all gone.

Prison Staff. (10 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prison officers that are serving in each prison here; the number of same that were serving in each prison in 2008 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46254/09]

Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: It was better than taking money from them.

Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Fianna Fáil has been in power for 12 years.

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.