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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which it is expected to replace electricity generation from fossil fuels with alternatives in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52184/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will set out the national targets for the replacement of electricity generation from non-fossil fuels; the extent to which these targets are currently being met; his plans to so do; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52185/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which integrated plans have been developed to increase electricity generation from wind and or other sources over the next ten years; the extent to which it is expected to meet in full or a portion thereof the economic requirements over the period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52186/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the use of interconnectors to increase the availability of electricity in this jurisdiction at times of fluctuating requirements; the extent to which such interconnectors can be used to off-load electricity surplus to requirements at particular times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52187/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an evaluation has been done as to how the situation of inadequate mobile telephone service can be addressed with particular reference to receipt in black spots at various locations throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52188/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the ongoing steps being taken to improve the quality and availability of broadband services throughout the country with the objective of achieving the highest possible quality and speed in all areas, urban and rural; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52189/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he continues to encourage the service providers to upgrade and improve the availability and quality of broadband services throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52192/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the envisaged or enhanced role he sees for the post office network including sub-post offices and counter services with particular reference to the utilisation of technology by An Post thereby enhancing opportunities for growth in the sector in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52190/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress regarding the availability of product from the Corrib gas field to the national grid in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52191/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Industry Data (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which any new indications of commercially viable finds of oil, gas or other minerals has been brought to his attention in each of the past three years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52193/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Prices (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which energy costs here compare with those in other EU member states, eurozone and non-eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52194/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fuel Prices (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 103. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the price of motor fuel here at filling stations compares with prices throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52195/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Health if provision will be made for a refund in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51990/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52148/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Affairs Councils: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Tánaiste for appearing before the committee and giving a comprehensive review of activities. As the Chairman will be aware I attended, on the Chairman's behalf, the December meeting in Vilnius of chairmen which was taking place last week. Considerable concern was expressed at the unsatisfactory conclusion of the Eastern Partnership so far as the Ukraine was concerned. A...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: The review that is taking place is both important and timely. The Tánaiste put his finger on the issues. The best way to review foreign policy is to review its success in recent years. If we consider the position we were in such a short time ago, economically, and in the radar of our European colleagues, it has been tremendously successful. In my time in this House I have never seen...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I will explain that to Senator Norris at length if he wants to go that route. The Tánaiste has succeeded and he must take the credit for it. He also has a serious role to pursue in Europe because there are other countries in the European Union and on the periphery that require the same kind of leadership this country has got in the past two and a half years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: The Senator should relax.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Review of Foreign Affairs Policy and External Relations: Discussion (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: No, I played my part,

Order of Business (5 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: On promised legislation, when is it expected to introduce legislation to the House to amend the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to allow for arrangements to be put in place to facilitate an all-island gas market? The education (admission to school) Bill which is also promised will ensure the process of enrolling by schools is more open, equitable and consistent. Has either Bill been...