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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 454: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the most effective and cost efficient means for provision of broadband, whether by wire, fibre optic, wireless or otherwise; the extent of investment under each heading thus far; when it is expected that full high speed broadband will become available throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the precise areas throughout the country currently deficient in respect of broadband availability; the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23423/10]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost to date of the provision of broadband throughout the country; the extent to which this entailed the most modern high speed technology; the areas in the country still deficient in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23424/10]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his policy and proposals for future development of free to air digital television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23425/10]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his policy in respect of the structure and operation of An Post and the postal service in the aftermath of deregulation; if such issues have been the subject of or are likely to become the subject of discussions between his Department, other Departments, groups, bodies or agencies; if discussions have taken...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in relation to the Corrib gas field; when it is expected that all safety requirements will be compiled with and completed in accordance with planning and other permission's or licences; when product is likely to become available; the full extent or product when available to the national grid; and...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number and location of wind farms currently awaiting approval for access to the national grid throughout the country on a county basis; the progress in each case over the past three years; if planning permission has been granted in all such cases; when it is likely that access will be granted in all cases;...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the full extent of alternative energy now supplied by various alternative energy sources including wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23429/10]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the full extent of the TV licence fund reserve; the annual income from TV licences; the manner in which it is currently spent; the way this compares with established practices over the years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23430/10]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the storage capacity of oil, gas, coal or other fuels; his plan to improve this in line with economic development requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23432/10]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when it is expected that all oil, gas or other mineral discoveries on and offshore are likely to become available for commercial purposes with particular reference to those areas that have shown discoveries of commercial value but not yet developed or available; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 465: 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. [23434/10]

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: She never answers a question.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to raise two issues. Apropos the points raised by Deputy Crawford in respect of questions to be answered by the Minister for Health and Children-----

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Please is right. I am a patient man and I know the Ceann Comhairle is as well.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: My patience on this subject has run out. I know the Ceann Comhairle's patience is also about to run out, but will the Taoiseach for God's sake take some initiative to ensure that those who are inquiring about their health, where they are placed on a list or whether they will receive medical cards or rent support-----

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: At best, there is a six-month waiting list in most places. The House can get no information.

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Could we have an answer to that one first?