Results 71,461-71,480 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: It might be the position of one half of the Government.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: I always like to make the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources feel included and welcome. I notice he has gone missing again.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: If the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources were present, I would ask him. Will the Minister for Finance indicate when or if it is intended to introduce the Bord Gáis Ãireann Bill? Its publication is expected in 2006, which is approaching fast.
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Could the legislation not be accelerated because of its sensitive nature?
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: He wants to answer.
- Written Answers — Alternative Fuels: Alternative Fuels (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has studied alternative fuel sources available here with a view to achieving a high degree of compliance with the Kyoto principles and cost effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20327/05]
- Written Answers — Alternative Fuels: Alternative Fuels (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of expressions of interest his attention has been drawn to in relation to the production of alternative fuels, such as pure plant oil, biodiesel or bioethanol; the extent to which he anticipates such oils to replace existing imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20339/05]
- Written Answers — Alternative Fuels: Alternative Fuels (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the degree of interest for his proposals under the pilot programme for mineral oil tax relief on biofuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20340/05]
- Written Answers — Alternative Fuels: Alternative Fuels (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has identified the total number of alternative fuel production proposals currently available for consideration; the extent to which he expects to encourage the development of such fuels over a specific period with a view to achieving less dependence on CO2 emitting fossil fuels; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — Alternative Fuels: Alternative Fuels (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for tax relief to encourage the production of alternative fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20342/05]
- Written Answers — Alternative Fuels: Alternative Fuels (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he anticipates offering incentives to the producers of alternative fuels with the object of achieving a high degree of import substitution and compliant with Kyoto protocols; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20379/05]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with broadband availability throughout the country, with particular reference to the potential for meeting targets identified by him for 2005 and 2006, in view of the fact that the other European countries have a much more accelerated programme in respect of broadband provision; and if he will...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with broadband availability throughout the country, with particular reference to the potential for meeting targets identified by him for 2005 and 2006, in view of the fact that other European countries have a much more accelerated programme in respect of broadband provision; and if he will...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects 100% broadband or other high speed telecommunications technology to be available throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20344/05]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason broadband availability here is not keeping pace with similar developments in other jurisdictions throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20351/05]
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he anticipates the development of digital television in the future; the way in which he anticipates this to affect the provision of services by RTE and other broadcasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20317/05]
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, further to his recent announcements to the effect that wind generated electricity would provide for 13% of market requirements, the way in which he proposes to support the industry with a view to meeting this target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19988/05]
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, further to his recent announcements to the effect that wind generated electricity would provide for 13% of market requirements, the way in which he proposes to support the industry with a view to meeting this target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20298/05]
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when AER VII details will be announced; if he has had discussions with the industry in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20301/05]
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with his intentions in regard to meeting 13% of national electricity requirements from wind generated sources in view of the regulators indications not to offer further assistance towards wind generated electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20330/05]