Results 27,301-27,320 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date in the development of the Corrib gas field, with particular reference to the likelihood of supply becoming available to the domestic and industrial consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30424/11]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he can identify precise objectives for the provision of high-speed broadband throughout the entire country without exception; the extent to which precise infrastructural requirements have been identified and costed in this regard; when such targets are likely to be achieved; and if he will...
- Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, directly or through the regulator, he has become aware of poor mobile phone coverage at a number of locations throughout the country; if there is an obligation on the service providers, the regulator or the Minister to ensure that the quality of such services is at least on par with that available in other...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the telecommunications system is now reliant on wire, wireless or satellite systems; the degree to which fibre optics is an integral part of the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30427/11]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has studied the quality, coverage and capability of telecommunication systems throughout Europe with a view to replication here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30428/11]
- Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of any oil, mineral, gas or other valuable discoveries in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30429/11]
- Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of oil, gas or other drilling explorations currently in progress on or offshore; the degree to which commercial viability has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30430/11]
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which he continues to monitor the development of the postal services in the aftermath of deregulation with particular reference to the need to meet current and future demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30431/11]
- Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which he has planned for the future development of the country's natural resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30432/11]
- Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which he can interact with his EU colleagues with a view to achieving lower energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30433/11]
- Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (19 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Health the degree to which modern IT is available to the health sector on a par with the best available worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30434/11]
- Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: It is a pity the Deputy did not point that out to his colleagues last year.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: That is dangerous.
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste is right.
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: I wish to raise three items of promised legislation. There have been major breaches of company law in the past ten years, during which time I repeatedly raised the issue in the House. In view of this and the need to ensure obvious issues are addressed, has there been progress in the preparation of the companies Bill which will involve consolidation and modernisation of the law and probably...
- Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: It is an important Bill and the Tánaiste should indicate when it is likely to be brought before the House.
- Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: I am glad of an opportunity to speak on this report which will lead to legislation. I have listened with interest to various contributions from both sides of the House and we need to concentrate on a couple of matters at this stage. First, we should all be conversant with the situation as it affects our constituents. I am sure each Member of the House has had direct contact with...
- Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: That is correct.
- Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2011)
Bernard Durkan: That is right. We know.