Results 321-340 of 587 for speaker:Noel Coonan in 'Dáil debates'

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am not pretending anything. There is no pretence with me; I say it straight out.

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: That is a big help for farmers who cannot make a living here.

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Minister of State should be specific.

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am sure the Taoiseach will agree with me on one point, namely that Deputy Lowry is a very able politician. Will the Taoiseach clarify whether there would be no capital allocations for projects in north Tipperary, such as roads projects, infrastructural projects, schools building projects and repairs, if it were not for Deputy Lowry's agreement and support of the Government? Where does the...

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Everyone welcomes the proposed "Tipperary Venue" project, which has massive potential. When the Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen, was perceived to be in trouble, Deputy Lowry stated he was the only person he would support as Leader of Fianna Fáil. According to statements made locally, this was because the Taoiseach had given an assurance that the Gaming and Lotteries Act would be amended in order...

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: So there is no commitment.

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am not making this up.

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: What has Deputy Lowry delivered that Deputy Hoctor has not?

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about Deputy Hoctor?

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Is Deputy Lowry claiming credit for everything also nonsense?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Minister of State is not very sweet this morning.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Government Deputies should stand up.

National Recovery Plan 2011 - 2014: Statements. (25 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Government Deputies should stand up.

Common Agricultural Policy (1 Dec 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the response and submissions he will make to the European Commission following the recently published discussion document on Common Agricultural Policy reform from the Commission entitled The CAP towards 2020: Meeting the food, natural resources and territorial challenges of the future; his response to the report and when...

Common Agricultural Policy (1 Dec 2010)

Noel Coonan: Although Fine Gael wishes to support the Minister in so far as it can, I am a little concerned about his tactics. He stated that he wishes to reserve his position until specific proposals are made. Would it not be better to be in these negotiations with specific proposals and to have them included in the specific proposals that are to be announced? For example, I imagine the Minister would...

Common Agricultural Policy (1 Dec 2010)

Noel Coonan: That is no way to treat farmers.

Common Agricultural Policy (1 Dec 2010)

Noel Coonan: The four year plan refers specifically to "reduced expenditure on ERS [early retirement scheme] due to scheme closure". The Minister should confirm or deny that this is what is contained in the plan. With regard to the schemes for young farmers, does the Minister intend to restore installation aid? It is important to continue with the raw material and lifeblood of farming, namely, the...

Sugar Beet Production (1 Dec 2010)

Noel Coonan: In view of the statement by the European Court of Auditors that the sugar industry should never have been closed in Ireland, will the Minister use the CAP reform negotiations to pursue the agenda of reopening this industry? The Minister mentioned the issue of money and the unavailability of sites. The first mistake was the closure of Thurles sugar factory. Is the Minister aware that Anglo...

Sugar Beet Production (1 Dec 2010)

Noel Coonan: That is the proposal. Is the Minister aware of it and will he pursue it with the company?

Sugar Beet Production (1 Dec 2010)

Noel Coonan: Not even if it was going to Cavan?