Results 201-220 of 587 for speaker:Noel Coonan in 'Dáil debates'

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.

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?

Grant Payments (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: It is an important subject.

Grant Payments (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: That is poor consolation for farmers who are waiting for money and have commitments they must meet. They have no money.

Grant Payments (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: It is not misrepresentation.

Grant Payments (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Ten percent are going out of business.

Common Agricultural Policy (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his views on the recently leaked document on Common Agricultural Policy and to indicate, on foot of the proposals, the efforts he has made, and plans to make, to develop strategic alliances at a European level in order to deliver on Ireland's objectives for a reformed CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Common Agricultural Policy (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister for his detailed reply, much of which we agree with. This is my first time dealing with CAP reform during Question Time and I would like to continue in a vein of support because this is an area of vital national interest and it is important that we achieve the best possible result. I refer to the proposals in the report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture,...

Common Agricultural Policy (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister for his response. It is important that our MEPs play an active role in this as well. Does the Minister endorse the proposals in the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food?

Tax Code (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Ministers says taxation is a matter for the Minister for Finance but the Minister for Finance should listen to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The Minister must show his commitment to the family farm, the cornerstone of farming in Ireland, bearing in mind we have already discussed the opportunities for food production for an increasing population. Will the Minister...

Food Harvest 2020 (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: I always like to co-operate with the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Food Harvest 2020 (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Notwithstanding that he continues to interrupt me. The kernel of this development of the agrifood sector is that the farmer gets a sustainable income from it. Have food exports increased in volume, value or both?

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Minister of State is very strong on targets and opportunities, but he is weak on specifics. He was part of a Government which removed the farm retirement scheme and installation aid for young farmers.

Organic Food Production (4 Nov 2010)

Noel Coonan: Young farmers are the cornerstone of future agricultural production. They are the raw material we need. Will the Minister of State outline any specific incentives or measures he proposes to introduce that will help in the area of organic food production and horticulture?