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

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action which is being taken to ensure the availability of broadband services to subscribers in areas currently without service, such as the Black Valley in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28136/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount of alternatively sourced electricity produced here as a percentage of total requirement; the way in which this compares with other jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, the Scandinavian countries, Austria or Germany; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28111/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the negative impact on the economy of increased fuel prices on the world market; the reason it will be necessary to increase prices here in respect of fuels produced nationally; if he will develop or revise energy policy with a view to achieving a greater degree of...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the negative impact of the economy of increased fuel prices on the world market; the reason it will be necessary to increase prices here in respect of fuels produced nationally; if he will develop or revise energy policy with a view to achieving a greater degree of...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when it is proposed to provide the necessary funding to enable the next phase of the Naas Hospital development plan to proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28277/05]

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had or will have with management and unions at An Post with a view to resolving the issues likely to lead to industrial action or loss of service to the consumer and the finalisation of a business plan capable of enhancing the role and scale of activities through An Post with an obvious...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether it is intended to close any post offices or sub-post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28102/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has finalised his proposals for public and private broadcasting in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28127/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for public and private broadcasting in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28128/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his options for the development of the broadcasting service with reference to independent and national broadcasting; the role for each in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28157/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding development in An Post; if he has issued any direction to the management with a view to ensuring continuity of service and the finalisation of a development plan for the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28137/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he has taken to combat spam on the Internet at national or international level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28138/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the future plans in respect of the provision and location of electricity or gas interconnectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28139/05]

Written Answers — Energy Supply Costs: Energy Supply Costs (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the likely negative impact on the economy of electricity or gas price increases; if he is further aware that such price increases are likely to be passed on to the consumer; if he has a strategy in response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28142/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views in regard to the generation of electricity from renewable or sustainable sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28143/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views in respect of the development of renewable road or home heating fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28144/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent of his recently announced proposals regarding alternative fuels to meet industrial and domestic requirements in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28149/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, on the basis of progress to date, what are achievable targets in respect of alternatively produced energy; the likely impact in respect of road fuels, home heating or the industrial market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28164/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason it has been deemed necessary to increase gas and electricity prices here in line with international fuel price increases considering the substantial amount of fuel that is produced here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28145/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has issued or will issue instructions to the regulator with a view to achieving easier access to the national grid for medium and small energy producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28146/05]