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Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I know. I always try to remain within the time limit.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which the broadband market needs have been met by the various service providers to date; the future potential in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28114/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when 100% broadband availability will be achieved throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28118/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the areas or regions throughout Ireland which do not have availability of broadband for the business sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28121/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which broadband delivery has been achieved to date through DSL, fibre, fixed wireless, leased lines, cable or satellite; the extent of such growth under each heading in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28122/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of customers who have so far received broadband services by wireless or other technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28131/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of potential customers throughout the country who have so far been unable to obtain broadband services; if he will issue instructions to the regulator or the service providers to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28134/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Ireland's position in the European league in terms of the cost of mobile telephone usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28106/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which competition has contributed to date to mobile telephone costs to subscribers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28107/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that the quality of the mobile telephone services here are on par with the quality elsewhere throughout Europe; his plans for improvement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28108/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if service providers here are keeping pace with mobile telephone service providers throughout Europe in respect of both quality of service and cost to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28109/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which mobile telephone costs have been reduced; the consequent benefit to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28110/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which market share in respect of mobile telephone service providers has altered to the benefit of the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28113/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that he has taken all the necessary steps to ensure cost effective and efficient mobile telephone services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28115/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if Ireland is still at the top of the European league regarding costs in respect of mobile telephone services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28140/05]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number and location of oil, gas or other mineral discoveries identified on or offshore in the past ten years; the commercial value or nature of such finds, the intentions for their future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28162/05]

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the future of the Digital Hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28119/05]

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the development of Digital Hub in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28120/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has issued directives in respect of the completion of local loop unbundling with particular reference to the need to achieve the highest possible availability of broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28133/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to expand alternative fuel production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28116/05]