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Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if it is anticipated that responsibility for matters relating to regulation or operational rules in respect of the print media is likely to pass to his Department; if he has had any discussions or met with any of the individual stakeholders or their representatives, principal figures or organisations in the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which plans are afoot or likely to materialise with the objective of dramatically enhancing the quality and speed of broadband services here with a view to achieving a quality of service equal to the best in Europe; if he has had any discussions with the various service providers regarding same;...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if directly or in conjunction with the regulator he has had any discussions with the service providers in respect of the various mobile telephone services; if any particular or specific deficiencies in the standard and quality of service to the customers have been particularly identified; the proposed action...

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with the various stakeholders involved in alternative energy production with particular reference to the need to maximise capability and output in this area; if the desirable targets have so far been reached in this regard; if he intends to incentivise this sector...

Written Answers — Exploration Licences: Exploration Licences (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which explorations licences issued in each of the past three years to date have been activated or are likely to be so activated in the near future; if he will further outline the degree to which he expects the State to benefit from any revenues or royalties accruing therefrom; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Exploration Licences: Exploration Licences (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of individual explorations of oil and gas and or other mineral resources currently on-hand or contemplated on and off-shore; the extent, if any to which commercially viable results have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31004/12]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he or his Department directly or through the medium of the Regulator have monitored the developments in An Post post de-regulation with particular reference to the need to ensure the continued provision of countrywide next day delivery of letter and parcel services supported by the...

Written Answers — Gas Exploration: Gas Exploration (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date in bringing product ashore from the Corrib Gas field; if the statutory requirements in respect of the project have been fully complied with; when it is expected that supply will become available to the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31005/12]

Written Answers — Fuel Prices: Fuel Prices (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has monitored the impact of oil, gas and commercial diesel prices on the economy, whether directly or in conjunction with his EU colleagues any particular procedure can be followed whereby the EU can avail of economies of scale through bulk purchase and or storage; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Radio Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which local radio stations throughout the country have remained local in the context of ownership and/or control since the original granting of their respective licenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31007/12]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the various forms of alternative electricity production have been utilised as a means of achieving major reduction in energy imports with particular reference to oil and gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31008/12]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of wind generation projects currently in operation throughout the country; the total contribution to the national grid; the extent to which similar projects are awaiting approval or planning permissions; when the projects currently on hand are likely to become fully operational; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Security Systems: Security Systems (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which burglar alarm or other intruder alert systems in the commercial or domestic sectors continue to exist without the benefits of wireless or digital backup; if the Regulator has made any specific enquiries in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31010/12]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 367: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether Ireland's responsibilities in respect of EU targets for carbon emission reductions can be met fully and on time; if he is satisfied that the progress made to date in this regard adequately meets expectations; his further proposals which might complement efforts to date in this regard...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: How can the Deputy stand over what his party did in government?

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: That is rich.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: He has abdicated responsibility.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: What is the question?

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy knows nothing abut rural schools.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: What is the current position with the collective investment schemes consolidation Bill, which is promised and for which there is an obvious and pressing need? Similarly, the Central Bank (consolidation) Bill is also promised and is also very much required.