Results 61-80 of 588 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:Noel Coonan
- Leaders' Questions (26 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Deputy Finian McGrath should listen.
- Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: I am referring to Deputy Paul Murphy and others. I am glad that the Leas-Cheann Comhairle has been listening to me as their behaviour was disgraceful. The discussion has focused on water services, but we must address the sewerage system as many treatment plants are either not up to standard or are operating at over-capacity. There has been consequential environmental damage that is...
- Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: I am glad to have a few moments in which to speak to the motion on Irish Water. Yesterday was a great day for the country and its people, not just Irish Water. It was also a great day for democracy. I welcome the clarification brought to the issue by the Government and my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly. As a fellow Tipperary...
- Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: The big difference between my party's backbenchers and those of the Deputy's party is that our Ministers and the Government listen to us. We conveyed the concerns of the people which had been aided by peaceful protests. We were in a position to hammer home our message at parliamentary party meetings and I am happy the lesson was learned. The amazing thing about life is how the tide turns...
- Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: That has turned the tide. I come from Templemore where every garda is trained. The people I have met there and across the country are horrified by what went on. It was a wake-up call for people who are now concerned about elements of the so-called wealthy Socialist Party, led by "the Murph" and company, aided and abetted by extremists among our Sinn Féin colleagues. This must be...
- Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Deputy Mick Wallace should pay his way.
- Leaders' Questions (18 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Pay your way.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Good man, Dessie.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: It was a kangaroo court.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Deputy Mattie McGrath ran away from them.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Where will Deputy Mattie McGrath run now?
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: There is no problem.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Run Mattie, run.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Deputy McDonald should look over her shoulder at who is watching.
- Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)
Noel Coonan: Somebody might give him a long one.
- Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)
Noel Coonan: Deputy McGrath is a great man for the law.
- Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2014)
Noel Coonan: Quieten down, Mattie. Back in your box.
- Seanad Reform: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2014)
Noel Coonan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I acknowledge the fact that Sinn Féin has tabled this motion and Fianna Fáil has tabled an amendment to it. I would have thought at this particular time in our history that we had more important issues to debate in the House. I speak as someone who spent almost five happy years in the Seanad. My first observation...
- Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Oct 2014)
Noel Coonan: A full day trip to Longford would be required.
- Topical Issue Debate: Flood Prevention Measures (8 Oct 2014)
Noel Coonan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue and for the Minister of State, Deputy Harris, for coming to the House to respond to it. I look forward to a positive response from him. Templemore flood relief scheme is going on a long time and there is a long history attached to it. I will not go into all the details, but suffice to say that a public exhibition on a...