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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to take further initiatives to promote or encourage the production of hydro, wind or bio-energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34706/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to AER VII; the discussions he has had with the industry in regard to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34961/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the ESB, Iarnród Éireann or other bodies or agencies with a view to expanding the scope and scale of telecommunications services countrywide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34682/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with potential service providers with a view to the creation of a State or semi-State communications service with particular reference to mobile, fixed line or wireless technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34691/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions which have taken place between his Department and other State or semi-State or private sector interests with a view to the provision of State controlled communications services, such as fixed line or mobile phone technology and broadband services; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to review the conditions regarding the exploration on or off shore in respect of oil or gas or other minerals with a view to ensuring a fair return to the State from such resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34958/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with his European colleagues with a view to more emphasis on the development and production of alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34650/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress to date on the issues surrounding the Corrib gas pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34668/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had recent discussions with the company or companies involved in the provision of services associated with the Corrib gas pipeline or local interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34669/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress in respect of the degree to which the mediator has been successful in dealing with the issues surrounding the Corrib gas pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34670/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he envisages any changes in regard to the bringing ashore or storage in respect of the Corrib gas field; if he expects that the surrounding regions are likely to receive an extended or improved service in respect of gas supplies to the industrial or domestic sector in the region; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on progress in respect of the issues associated with the Corrib gas pipeline; when the mediator expects to achieve resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34948/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Policy: Departmental Policy (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the future development of broadcasting, telecommunications or other utility services for which his Department has overall responsibility; if the issue of the public and private mix in this area will be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34683/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Policy: Departmental Policy (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the specific areas in which deregulation or competition has benefitted the consumer in respect of services provided by the various service providers accountable to his Department through the regulator or directly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34962/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he proposes to take to improve the quality of mobile telephony with particular reference to addressing the needs of call breakdown and costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34677/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason mobile telephone services here are more expensive than in almost all European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34679/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if instructions have been given to, or comment invited from, the regulator or service providers with a view to improving the quality of mobile telephone service here with particular reference to call breakdown or other losses of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when it is expected to bring the quality of the mobile telephone service here into line with the quality and standards in other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34952/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason this country's development and production of alternative fuels has not kept pace with those throughout Europe which seem to have made rapid progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34649/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to reduce the use of high emission fuels with a view to compliance with Kyoto targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34657/05]