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

Mid-West Task Force: Statements (28 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: There is nothing like a broken chair.

Natural Gas Market. (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Commission for Energy Regulation is considering removing the regulated tariff formula pricing structure which allowed for competition in the gas market; his views on whether this will halt competition, choice and service in this sector for consumers and small medium enterprises; his further views on...

Natural Gas Market. (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister for his reply. I asked whether it was his opinion that this is the wrong time to remove the Regulated Tariff Formula in view of the fact that competition is so vital in the economy. I do not accept his claim that it is the responsibility of CER. I can recall the Minister coming into this House during the past 12 months when he used considerable influence to reduce the...

Natural Gas Market. (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Will the Minister agree that the Regulated Tariff Formula has been very effective when compared to the light touch regulatory system in the banks and in Eircom which has virtually brought this area to its knees and that it is important at this stage in our development, in view of the pressure being experienced by the economy and competitiveness and reducing prices? His initial intervention...

Telecommunications Services. (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: Will the Minister respond to the chief executive of Shannon Development who recently said that the main impediment to job creation in the mid-west,-----

Telecommunications Services. (26 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: -----which is dying on its feet, is the lack of a high-speed broadband system in the area?

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (21 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: What about a matter from Deputy Bannon?

Social Welfare Benefits. (19 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: They could come back from the dead for treatment, like certain people do on voting day.

Leaders' Questions (19 Jan 2010)

Noel Coonan: The Taoiseach told us that before.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the legislative status of the horse and greyhound racing fund; the implications a reduction in funding will have on the industry in 2010; his plans for an alternative system of financing this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47584/09]

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I look forward to the Minister's response on these amendments. Young people often receive unsolicited premium rate text messages. They may occur on a regular basis without their consent because once they receive the message and accept it, other messages are likely to follow and they can build up a substantial bill without knowing it. Redress through courts is not easy and can be very...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I also accept the Minister's assurances. I have no reason to doubt what he says to us. I hope what he has said will protect people about whom we are concerned.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I am not sure whether it was the trip to Copenhagen to discuss climate change that has confused the Minister. We accept his commitments. It is important that the user is protected. The Bill provides for serious penalties including that they be banned or prohibited from reapplying for a licence. The most important thing is that the person be repaid in full. In light of the Minister's...

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I move amendment No. 36: In page 15, to delete lines 33 to 38.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: The Minister spoke about efficiencies and we have clearly pointed out how they can be achieved. I am disappointed he cannot accept the amendment. However, I will not press it.

Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: I thank the Minister and his officials for their co-operation with the Bill. He might not have done everything we wanted him to do but he met us part of the way. I agree with the Minister's comments but another group who should benefit from this Bill are older people who did not grow up in a technological era and have suffered from premium costs because they responded to messages and...

Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: It was better than taking money from them.

Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Fianna Fáil has been in power for 12 years.

Prison Staff. (10 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prison officers that are serving in each prison here; the number of same that were serving in each prison in 2008 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46254/09]

Order of Business (3 Dec 2009)

Noel Coonan: The Tánaiste's colleagues have left her high and dry. They have all gone.