Results 81-100 of 587 for speaker:Noel Coonan in 'Dáil debates'

Cyber Bullying. (13 Nov 2008)

Noel Coonan: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his strategy to combat cyber bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37470/08]

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (18 Nov 2008)

Noel Coonan: First, I apologise to the Minister for the absence of my colleague, Fine Gael's spokesperson on energy, Deputy Simon Coveney, who is unavoidably absent. I trust the Minister will not take offence at a Tipperary man standing in for a Cork man.

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (18 Nov 2008)

Noel Coonan: We do so on a regular basis. I wish to give a guarded welcome to the Bill. Fine Gael supports its introduction, subject to some concerns it has in this regard. However, it is important to recognise that Bord Gáis Éireann is ideally positioned and well placed at present to take advantage of the financial position that has been made available to it. It should be acknowledged that it has...

International Agreements. (18 Nov 2008)

Noel Coonan: I thank Deputy Neville for raising this matter on the Adjournment and I urge the Minister to use his skills and many talents, especially in diplomacy, to seek a resolution to this matter, bearing in mind the outstanding efforts of the volunteers and host families. Bonds of friendship and contacts between various families and children in Ireland and Belarus have been formed. It is a hand of...

Departmental Agencies. (19 Nov 2008)

Noel Coonan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the assessment of cost savings that was carried out in respect of the proposed amalgamation of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Crawford Art Gallery and National Gallery of Ireland; the projected savings to be achieved; the costs which it is envisaged might be associated with the amalgamation of these bodies; and if he will make a...

Leaders' Questions (25 Nov 2008)

Noel Coonan: Wheelbarrows.

Schools Building Projects. (26 Nov 2008)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue along with my colleague, Deputy Enright. This is an important matter for people in the Dromakeenan area, which is just outside the borders of north Tipperary, on the outskirts of Roscrea. Many parents and children in the area have major concerns, particularly about the safety issues to which Deputy Enright has alluded. Two of...

Schools Building Projects. (26 Nov 2008)

Noel Coonan: Perhaps at the end of the year he could be there for the official opening, just prior to the general election we anticipate. This is a serious issue. I urge the Minister of State and his senior Minister, Deputy O'Keeffe, to sanction this proposal because it is essential for the people of the area and it is an example of what we need in rural Ireland.

Schools Building Projects. (26 Nov 2008)

Noel Coonan: On a point of information, the Minister of State might tell us what a "fully vertical co-educational facility" is.

Housing Grants. (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: Deputy D'Arcy was looking after the Leas-Cheann Comhairle as well.

Housing Grants. (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: I knew the Leas-Cheann Comhairle would be happy.

Housing Grants. (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: Have the banks any money to give?

Alternative Energy Projects. (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: A loyal colleague.

Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: He might learn something.

Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: Do not abdicate responsibility.

Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: The Minister should talk to them. They are nice people.

Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: The Minister should not opt out.

Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: The Minister should play his part.

Electricity Generation. (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: The Minister should play his role.

Leaders' Questions (2 Dec 2008)

Noel Coonan: No.