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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline progress and development in respect of the various forms of alternatively generated electricity which now contribute to the national grid; the extent to which each has become a contributor and is likely to so do in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5021/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of exploration licences issued in each of the last five years to date; the numbers that have returned or position or commercially viable results; the likelihood for such in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5019/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which positive or commercially viable explorations have identified oil, gas or other minerals or ores on or offshore in each of the past three years to date; the extent to which further development is expected in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5022/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he continues to receive updated reports from the Regulator and or An Post in regard the future role of the postal services and Post Office network with particular reference to the need to ensure the continuation of such services in both rural and urban areas and the utilisation of new technology in course...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if in line with other European countries, Ireland’s telecommunication services including broadband and mobile telephony are updated and upgraded in terms of quality and extent throughout the country with particular reference to the need of the industrial and domestic sectors now and in the future in view of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the most effective method of extending and upgrading broadband facilities with maximum benefit to the consumer and best value for money and the utilisation of wire, wireless, fibre optics or other systems including satellite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5025/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current rating of quality speed and standard of broadband here when compared with other EU jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5026/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has identified the existence of particular black spots throughout the country in relation to the availability of broadband services; when he expects such issues to be addressed in full with particular reference to meeting the needs of the business, domestic and commercial sectors; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which the use and production of biodiesel, bioethanol or other energy continues to develop in accordance with targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5028/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to examination and determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5035/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to the determination of eligibility for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5036/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when eligibility for naturalisation will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5037/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in the determination of residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5039/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current position and progress made of an application for family reunification in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5040/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date and current position in regard to the determination of residency/eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5041/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has studied the original papers in the application for asylum/refugee status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5042/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has studied the reports pursuant to sections 13(1) of the Refugee Act 1996, as amended, in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5046/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health the number of applications for increases in charges under the fair care scheme notified to his Department; the basis for such increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5043/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (31 Jan 2013)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health if and when orthodontic treatment will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) County Kildare who is suffering pain and discomfort and awaiting treatment at St. James’ Hospital, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5044/13]

Leaders' Questions (5 Feb 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Cheer up.