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Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has determined directly or through the regulator a role for wind generated energy producers in the future having particular regard to developments in this area throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14491/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has given directions in regard to his preferred options in respect of the extent to which he sees wind generated energy playing a role in electricity production in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14721/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has determined directly or through the regulator a role for wind generated energy producers in the future having particular regard to developments in this area throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14722/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason there is a reluctance on the part of the Government to support wind generated electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14723/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had direct communications with a company (details supplied) or other energy producers with a view to determination of the extent to which he intends to support such production in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14735/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has issued instructions directly or through the regulator with a view to a reduction in mobile telephone costs here in line with other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14738/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which his Department or other agencies under his aegis have had discussions with producers of biodiesel or other biofuels; the likely role for such alternative fuels in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14724/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if support for biofuels here is on a par with the encouragement available in other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14740/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of bodies, agents or agencies with whom he or agencies under his aegis have had discussions with regard to the future production of biofuels; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14748/05]

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the relevant bodies, groups or agencies regarding the possible installation of a new anchor tenant for the digital hub. [11645/05]

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the full extent of expenditure to date in the context of the anchor tenants at the digital hub; if he will report on progress in the search for a replacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14731/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the uncertainty in respect of the Arklow wind energy project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14757/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will consider replicating the model followed by the UK postal authorities including the recognition of a social obligation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14728/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way in which he proposes to meet the guidelines set down in the Kyoto protocols with particular reference to reduction in emissions through conversion or use of alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14730/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his policies in regard to energy conservation and efficiency with a view to achieving Kyoto targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14745/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the EU Commission might look on a proposal to assist in the reorganisation and financing of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14727/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had any recent discussions with An Post management or unions with particular reference to the role he envisages for the postal service and post offices in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14715/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which assessment has been carried out with a view to the determination of suitable and compatible services that might be available to An Post and the post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14717/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has come to conclusions in regard to the likely future role for An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14726/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has issued directions to the regulator regarding the number of likely participants in the provision of mobile phone services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14737/05]