Results 2,521-2,540 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Telecommunications Services. (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: In the event that the degree of acceleration sought by the Minister and consumers does not materialise, is there an initiative the Minister can take to ensure the primary targets he has set are met at the earliest possible date in the national interest?
- Postal Services. (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: The $50 million man.
- Postal Services. (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: What about Dublin 4?
- Postal Services. (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Easy now. The Minister should not become overly enthusiastic.
- Postal Services. (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Can we convert the ballot boxes?
- Postal Services. (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: It is spreading out to everyone. Even the Taoiseach has been affected.
- Postal Services. (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: I hope those consultants are not the same ones that came up with the ballot boxes.
- Broadcasting Legislation. (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options in regard to broadcasting in the future with particular reference to the role of RTE and independent broadcasters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20318/05]
- Broadcasting Legislation. (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. Does the Minister foresee any difficulties arising for terrestrial transmissions in view of the attractiveness of satellite television with the development of modern technology? Is he satisfied that the present structures are adequate to guarantee the integrity of the national broadcasting service while at the same time complying with EU recommendations and...
- Broadcasting Legislation. (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Is the Minister satisfied that the development of the satellite television sector could pose a threat to terrestrial services, having regard to experiences and debate in other jurisdictions? Are there implications of such a development, for example, the possibility that sporting events could be monopolised by a particular group?
- Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: And a great deal of it.
- Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: That is electronic voting â it cannot even count.
- Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)
Bernard Durkan: Can the Government convert that voting machine? A Cheann Comhairle, it is a sad reflection when even the voting machine cannot work.
- 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...