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Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects gas and electricity connectors to be provided in such a way as to protect continuity and security of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34708/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has given recent direction to the regulator with a view to improving access to the grid with particular reference to cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34709/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way in which he proposes to combat junk mail in the event of the introduction of postcodes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34710/05]

Written Answers — Radio Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether there is scope for a greater number of local independent radio stations; his further view on whether the licensing regime should be amended to allow for a greater number of stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34711/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has taken steps to combat spam on the Internet at national or international level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34712/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of occasions on which he has met with An Post management and unions in the past six months; the subject matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34949/05]

Written Answers — Television Reception: Television Reception (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 305: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which RTE radio and television service extends to Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom; if he has sought or given any direction in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34953/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the issues which have caused recent and ongoing disputes in An Post and his proposals to address these issues at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34956/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has given directions to the regulator or through the regulator to the service providers with a view to provision of modern broadband in areas such as the Black Valley in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34957/05]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has studied the number and content of submissions made to the Broadcasting Complaints Commission; if he intends to respond to these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34963/05]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the development of the e-government project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34964/05]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has had any discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to combating the predatory use of the Internet by those with doubtful intentions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34653/05]

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Last week, I tabled a question to the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, requesting information on funding for the next phase of the Naas General Hospital development programme. The reply I received was that my query had been referred to the Health Service Executive.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Legislation may be required because we cannot get answers to the parliamentary questions we put to the Minister——

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It should be.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: In that case, will the chief executive of the HSE come into the House to answer questions? The Minister provides the funding and my question was about funding.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I appreciate that but the Tánaiste wishes to answer.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Unless the Tánaiste has handed over responsibility for funding to somebody else——

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Perhaps the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, will answer my question.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Ballybrit lobby.