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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]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, further to his recent announcement relating to proposed increase in wind generated electricity to 13% of the national requirement, if he has in mind any similar proposals in regard to other alternatives in respect of electricity production with particular reference to biofuels, biomass, woodchip and wave...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to support small-scale electricity generation and renewable energy sources and technology under each heading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20355/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the total amount of electricity generated from wind turbines and other alternative sources; his plans to increase generation under each heading in order to reduce energy imports and enhance compliance with environmental regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20356/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he envisages introducing incentives for a renewable energy producer similar to those available in Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands and Germany; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20377/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he proposes to alter dependency on CO2 emitting fuels in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20337/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his policy in respect of fuel use and production with a view to achieving targets entered into under the Kyoto Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20338/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to bring about compliance with the Kyoto Protocols in respect of emission and to encourage a reduction on this country's dependency on imported fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20365/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the result of any recent discussions he has had with An Post in regard to identification of a major strategic plan to broaden the scope and scale of services available through An Post, via the post offices; if an evaluation has been done into the most likely expansion of compatible services; the extent of...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for the upgrading, retention, restructuring or expansion of the post offices or other services through An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20323/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way in which he sees the development of the postal services in the future having due regard to the existence of the post office network and workforce; if he has come to a decision in regard to the full scale of operations likely to be provided through the post offices in the future; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will direct An Post in regard to the upgrading of rural post offices with a view to the ongoing provision of modern, efficient and compatible services threat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20325/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will use his directive powers to influence policy in regard to the retention of rural post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20326/05]