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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which applications have been made to his Department for grant aid toward performances or productions by various groups in County Kildare in the current year to date; the degree to which he has been in a position to respond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37149/11]

Written Answers — Heritage Sites: Heritage Sites (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total number of heritage sites, buildings or other structures in County Kildare; if any are in danger of damage or decay; his plans, if any, to assist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37150/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the cost or...

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he intends to encourage and facilitate ready and equal access through broadcasting for indigenous performers competing on the national airwaves with all others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37148/11]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 328: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any amending legislation of the Broadcasting Act is likely, necessary or contemplated in the wake of a recent settlement by the national broadcaster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37645/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which positive results have been indicated in the course of on- or offshore exploration on foot of the various licences issued in recent years; if further positive indicators have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37646/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which a full evaluation has been done as to the total requirement in terms of broadband or other telecommunications investment; if he is satisfied that adequate provision can be made to meet these requirements in full with particular reference to the essential nature of the industry and pivotal...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 331: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of any discussion he has had with the regulator to identify any deficiencies in the telecommunications sector with a view to addressing the issues and making the necessary investment provision in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37648/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which broadband is now available in all regions, urban and rural, throughout the country; his plans, if any, to address apparent deficiencies in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37649/11]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the quality and coverage of the mobile telephone service throughout the country is adequate or equal to the best throughout Europe or worldwide; the degree, if any, to which deficiencies in infrastructure or operation have been identified; the best way that these can be addressed; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Social Media: Social Media (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which social media can or should be regulated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37651/11]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which, directly or through An Post, he has monitored the development of the postal and packaging service in the aftermath of deregulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37652/11]

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which, directly and in conjunction with his EU colleagues, he has monitored the growing costs of energy, which are deemed to originate in shortages and growing industrial development but much more likely to be driven by speculators in fuel markets; if any explanation has been given as to the...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which electricity supplied to the national grid is now generated from non-fossil fuels; the extent to which reliance on traditional energy generation is likely to change over the next five years in line with EU policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37654/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will indicate the numbers, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known,...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 367: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his future plans, if any, to amend the Building Control Act 2007 to facilitate the use of the title "architect" by self-trained architects who were in operation throughout the country prior to the introduction of the Act and who have been disenfranchised by not being permitted to use the title while...

Written Answers — Departmental Legal Costs: Departmental Legal Costs (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 383: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to indicate the number, if any, of in or out of court settlements made by his Department directly or by bodies directly or indirectly under his aegis for whatever reason in the past ten years to date; the extent, if any, to which a confidentiality clause was attached in any such agreements; if known, the...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in the matter of residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37136/11]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when stamp 4 will be updated to facilitate employment requirements in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37137/11]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 Nov 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if due regard was given in the matter of determination of residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37138/11]