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Leaders' Questions (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Is that Donie's way?

Energy Resources (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources when he expects gas from the Corrib gas field to become available to the Irish consumer; the extent to which the product will replace the use of imported energy on an annual basis when supplies become available nationally; the degree to which the supply is expected to represent as a percentage total gas use; if...

Energy Resources (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. Have any lessons been learned from what occurred in respect of this project, particularly in light of its extraordinarily long duration? Is the Minister in a position to indicate what might be expected in the future if further finds occur? The procedures followed in respect of the Corrib gas project were extremely circuitous. Has a new or...

Energy Resources (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: How does the process followed in this jurisdiction compare with competing jurisdictions in terms of the procedure, compliance and the delay between the initial exploration and the final outcome?

Radio Spectrum (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I acknowledge what was in the Minister's reply in regard to the extent of the coverage. To what extent has monitoring been done on the quality of coverage in the areas covered? In some cases, there are dropped and missed calls, a lack of service and the signal is below 50%. As a consequence, the consumer may not be getting good value for money. Has any work by done by the regulator, or...

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which alternative and or indigenously generated electricity production has replaced fossil fuel energy imports in each of the past five years to date; the extent to which the achievement of EU alternative energy targets are likely to be met; if the possibility of exceeding such targets have been...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 31: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the position regarding an application for a passport in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36492/12]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that the necessary school transport provisions will remain in place in the coming year to meet the requirements of children attending a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35948/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the educational options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36493/12]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36494/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will reinstate an appeal in respect of disability allowance and or invalidity pension entitlement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36496/12]

Written Answers — Back to Education Allowance: Back to Education Allowance (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review or refer to appeal the decision to disallow back to education allowance in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36497/12]

Written Answers — Jobseeker's Allowance: Jobseeker's Allowance (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for family income supplement or jobseeker's allowance or benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36499/12]

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review a case for rent support in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36612/12]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the full extent of information sought will issue on foot of Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 29 November 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36495/12]

Written Answers — Gas Exploration: Gas Exploration (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that supply from the Corrib gas field will become available on time to assist with economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36875/12]

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which native natural energy schemes have replaced imports over the past five years to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36876/12]

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the full extent of electricity now being generated by alternative or natural resources as a percentage of total requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36878/12]

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that this country will achieve EU targets in respect of alternative or natural energy production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36884/12]

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (19 Jul 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the full extent to which bio ethanol and bio diesel have been supported by way tax or other incentivisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36877/12]