Results 261-280 of 587 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Noel Coonan

Miners Compensation (5 May 2010)

Noel Coonan: I am glad the Minister has joined us because this is an important matter. During a presentation made by the National Coalminers Group at a recent meeting of a joint committee two issues emerged. One was that the occupational injuries benefit scheme is too restrictive a scheme for the miners; it does not address their needs because the list of prescribed illnesses is too tight. For example,...

Miners Compensation (5 May 2010)

Noel Coonan: Professor Fitzgerald would not agree with the Minister.

Miners Compensation (5 May 2010)

Noel Coonan: He is a very reputable man.

Miners Compensation (5 May 2010)

Noel Coonan: May I-----

Miners Compensation (5 May 2010)

Noel Coonan: I want to thank the Minister for taking this matter seriously. I look forward to dealing with him and to discussing further the matters raised.

River Basin Management Plans. (29 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the discussion he has had with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government regarding the expected impact on the farming community of new river basin management plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16963/10]

Broadcasting Legislation. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: They are gone.

Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that Gate 3 can adequately deal with new wind farm proposals to get grid connection in a timely manner. [16586/10]

Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: I wish to put on record my disappointment that my original question in regard to the national coal miners was not taken, in respect of which I have not yet received an explanation. I am hopeful the Ceann Comhairle's office will give me an explanation in this regard as I am concerned about who is protecting who on a serious matter.

Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. On the Minister's reply, the term "on a first come, first served basis" is inappropriate at this particular time. This is a wonderful area in which people are considering investing. Many people are ready and willing to invest in this area. Many of the projects in Gate 3 will probably never come to fruition. I believe the Minister should be considering...

Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: If policy is not working and is wrong then there is a need to change it. Part of the Minister's argument in support of it working is that the industry is in the queue. I inquired of Eirgrid this morning the number of wind farm proposals for County Tipperary. The response I got is interesting. Of the 46 projects concerned, eight are already connected, 14 are in Gate 3 and 24 are in the...

Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: I asked who is in control of policy.

Alternative Energy Projects. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about the speculators?

Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Deputy could stop in Tipperary for coffee.

Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Minister is concerned about bus lanes and bicycle lanes but he is penalising and crucifying farmers by putting a carbon tax on agricultural diesel. Those who should test these vehicles, especially cars and four-wheel drives, are the farming community who do not drive too far. They stay in their own area. Will the Minister consider giving additional subsidies and incentives to the...

Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Minister has no time for the farmers.

Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Deputy can use a small bit of diesel.

Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: There is a lot of electricity in the air down there.

Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: He is still young and athletic.

Electric Vehicles. (27 Apr 2010)

Noel Coonan: To Goleen.