Results 41-60 of 587 for speaker:Noel Coonan in 'Dáil debates'

e-Government Services: Motion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Noel Coonan: I welcome the news that agreement has been reached between the Chief Whip and Deputy Simon Coveney on an amended motion. I am glad the Chief Whip is looking to our side of the House and acknowledging we have ideas and the ability to put forward motions from which the country will benefit. I hope this is the start of a new trend. I listened to the contribution made by the Minister for...

e-Government Services: Motion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Noel Coonan: It would be great if the public had an opportunity to report, on-line, illegal dumping, to obtain statistics about their neighbourhood or to find out about school term dates. These basic facilities exist in other countries. It is important we keep up with international best practice. The OECD report published earlier this week highlighted the problems in respect of e-Government. It stated...

International Crises. (1 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent discussions he has had with his European colleagues with respect to the situation in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16643/08]

Appointment of Members of Government and Ministers of State (8 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: He might tell us.

Mining Sites. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures his Department will take to address the rehabilitation of the Silvermines area following extensive mining in the past and the significant continuing pollution and health risks that remain of concern to the people in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21648/08]

Mining Sites. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: I wish the Minister of State well in this Department. I welcome what has been announced for the Silvermines area, but the local people are disappointed that this is only a patching exercise. I understand that less than €2 million is being spent on a part of the site. There are six sites in total. The Minister mentioned two. The other four are Shallee, Gorteenadiha, Ballygowan and...

Mining Sites. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: Will the Minister of State give the commitment?

Mining Sites. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: Where is the money? Why is it not being spent?

Mining Sites. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: Not according to the RSK report.

Mining Sites. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: Will the Minister of State confirm that the complete works, as outlined in the RSK report which has been accepted by the Department and the County Council, will be carried out, even on a phased basis over the next two or three years, and that the funds will be made available?

Mining Sites. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: I hope that is a definite "Yes".

Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: Why were provincial towns such as Thurles not included in any phase of the metropolitan area networks? What will happen to towns like Thurles now? What is happening in the case where MANs have been put into towns but there is no connection to the outside world? When will they be connected?

Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: Is this not a case of going for value for money first? Should it not be the case of putting the horse before the cart?

Telecommunications Services. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: The Minister was working closely with us at that time.

Energy Resources. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress he has made on a national bio-fuels obligation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21442/08]

Energy Resources. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: The Minister says the EU target of 10% must be met by 2020, yet there are only 16 companies in the country who have permits. A company in my area, Centenary co-op, is looking for a permit. It has planning permission and a building ready to go but it has not been granted a permit. This means the company will have to pay the full rate of 37 cent per litre if it is to go into production. The...

Energy Resources. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: If the Minister does not come up with a solution, those farmers are gone.

Energy Resources. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: The Minister referred to world hunger. The farming community is very resilient, resourceful and resolute, but what incentives does the Minister have for that sector? Farmers will produce the necessary bio-fuels provided they can make a living by getting a return. What action do the Minister and the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, propose to take on behalf of the farming community to...

Energy Resources. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: The other reason is that they are not allowed to produce.

Energy Resources. (29 May 2008)

Noel Coonan: What is the Minister doing for them?