Results 22,101-22,120 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the national emission targets are likely to be achieved on time without a detrimental economic impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17010/10]
- Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the digital hub project is progressing with original intentions and objectives, costs or investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17011/10]
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will indicate the number of companies or individuals involved in the production of ethanol or bio-diesel; the number of such companies not included in the excise related incentive scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17013/10]
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which alternative energy now supplies the national electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17015/10]
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost of the introduction of post codes; the way in which this will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17016/10]
- Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of the TV licence fund reserve; the annual income from TV licences; the way in which it is spent; the way in which this compares with established practices over the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17018/10]
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of wind farms contributing to the national grid; the amount of electricity generated thereby; the number, if any, of such farms seeking access to the national grid; their capacity to produce electricity in the future; when it is expected that approval will be given to all such applicants; and if he...
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline his preferred options for the future development of the postal services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17020/10]
- Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of oil, gas or other mineral exploration licences issued on an annual basis from 2005 to date in 2010; the number that have been activated; the number that have been deemed to be commercially viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17021/10]
- Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when products from the Corrib gas field will become available to Irish consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17023/10]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had discussions at EU level on the matter of the future development of the telecommunications sector with particular reference to a high quality of service in respect of landline or mobile phone telephony; if any effort is being made to achieve a higher standard and quality of service throughout the...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the areas throughout County Kildare that are in receipt of modern high-speed broadband services; the areas in which no such service is available; the reason for this deficiency; if he expects that a full service will become available; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of complaints received or submitted to the various regulators associated with his Department in each of the past five years to date in 2010; the extent of resolution or satisfaction achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17026/10]
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that the various regulatory procedures operating within the ambit of his Department are adequate and responsive in every respect having particular regard to the experiences in other sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17027/10]
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the future development of the public and private broadcasting sectors; the degree, if any, to which the economic situation is expected to affect the development of the industry in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17028/10]
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of occasions he has met representatives of both the private and public broadcasting sectors since June 2007; the context of such meetings; the issues under discussion; if he received submissions in respect of the future utilisation and purpose of the licence fees; his preferences for the industry;...
- Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (27 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will indicate by species the number of hectares of trees planted in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17014/10]
- Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: With regard to the question raised by Deputy Burton and having regard to the commitment previously given by Government, will the Taoiseach indicate if it is intended to review the impact of the carbon levy on the various sectors that will be negatively affected by this extra imposition in the course of the current year-----
- Order of Business (28 Apr 2010)
Bernard Durkan: It was promised.