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

Bernard Durkan: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount of electricity generated through private and renewable sources; the instructions he has given to the regulator to increase such production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28148/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action he will take to combat the use of mobile telephones for bullying or intimidation, particularly where young persons are concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28155/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with management and unions representing the postal service with a view to developing an enhanced role and function thereby ensuring the medium and long-term viability of the postal service; the retention of the maximum number of post offices and sub-post offices; and if he will make a...

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if in view of the various submissions he has received from representatives of people with hearing difficulties, he will introduce legislation governing broadcasting; if he will meet the concerns expressed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28342/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the requirements of people with hearing difficulties in respect of sub-titling and sign language of television programmes; if he intends to introduce specific policies in this regard, directly or in the course of the Broadcasting Bill; and if he will make a statement on the...

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for improved sub-titling and sign language throughout broadcasting in line with the requirements of those with hearing difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28344/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he will take to ensure continuity and security of oil and gas supplies given the high dependency of the Irish economy on such imports; the policy of fuel producers to increase their prices in line with international fuel costs and the potential negative implications for the economy; if he will take...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action that has been taken to combat the growing problem of child pornography on the Internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28153/05]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on a strategy to track down persons using the Internet with pornographic intent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28154/05]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he will take to combat the use of the Internet for bullying or intimidation particularly where young persons are concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28155/05]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which directly or through the EU he will take action to combat the unsolicited attention of those who use the Internet to target groups or individuals with malicious intent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28158/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the naturalisation process will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28240/05]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí and patrol cars available for patrol or general duties in respect of each town and village in County Kildare between the hours of 9 p.m. and 9 a.m.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28341/05]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 408: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the possible updating of the voters register through An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28104/05]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 409: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which Ireland will be in a position to meet Kyoto targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28125/05]

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The broadcasting authority Bill is scheduled for publication in 2006. Just in case the general election takes place before that, does the Tánaiste have any plans to introduce the Bill so we can discuss it to put everything on a level playing pitch before the game starts?

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I am anxious about it.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Still no change.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I thought there might have been a change of heart.

Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: There has to be an explanation for that.