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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Corrib Gas Field (10 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 574. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when gas from the Corrib gas field will become available to the national grid; the economic benefit that will accrue in the short and medium terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39595/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (10 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 576. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the full extent to which the post office system will be adapted using modern technology to provide a complimentary range of services to those already provided through An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39597/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences Data (10 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 577. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which oil, gas, and other exploration licences have been activated on a monthly basis over the past six years; the degree to which viable or commercial results have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39598/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Service Speeds (10 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 578. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which improvements in quality and speed of broadband is envisaged over the next two years, with particular reference to County Kildare, and the need to meet the requirements of customers therein as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39599/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (10 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 579. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which the electricity requirement of the national grid has been determined over the next eight years, given the projected economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39601/15]

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department have identified the various potential growth areas in the tourism sector, with particular reference to the need to facilitate and encourage further expansion, growth and employment in the future and thereby capitalise on the economy's recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I ask the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, to comment on the extent to which he and his Department have identified potential growth areas for tourism, in order to capitalise to the maximum extent on the employment potential in this sector, and to set out how he proposes to proceed in this regard.

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I compliment the Minister, the Minister of State and everyone involved in the tourism sector on their remarkable performance over the course of the year, even though we did not have the hottest summer we ever had. It proves the point that every avenue should be utilised and assessed. Does the Minister of State feel there are other areas for expansion, such as the area of conference and...

Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: You have a short memory.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I refer to three items of legislation already promised. When is the proposed EirGrid Bill, which is to give statutory effect to EirGrid, likely to come before the House? Have the heads of the Bill been cleared? A Bill is also proposed on the transfer of sentenced persons and the transfer of execution of sentences. Have the heads of the Bill been cleared and when will it be published and...

Order of Business (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: And stay out.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: We know what the Deputy is playing at.

Order of Business (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Sorry, a Cheann Comhairle, but he just irritates me.

Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for facilitating this debate on an issue that I have raised a number of times and with which the Minister of State will be familiar. I refer to the building project in Naas that has been stalled for several years over a planning matter, leaving standing tower cranes that are a blight on the skyline and the town. Wherever a town or village has what is...

Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I note the progress that has taken place to date, notwithstanding that the matter is primarily one for the local authority. In view of the fact that the Government has already allocated approximately €30 million for the upgrading of town centres throughout the country, it is appropriate for the Minister of State's Department to ask the...

Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak for a few moments on this important legislation. I thank the Minister for introducing it. One of the things we are aware of in respect of the racing industry is its importance as an economic entity. It is peculiar in the sense that it combines business, employment and recreation. It is an industry that generates extensive local support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline those regions, residential areas, communities, towns and villages most likely to benefit from an improved and enhanced rail service, arising from provisions to be made in the context of the capital programme which he announced recently; when he expects tenders to be invited and work to commence on these projects; and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 55. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he remains in contact with the stakeholders in the hotel sector with a view to ensuring the availability of adequate working capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39734/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which regional airports are expected to continue to play a major part in the national transport network in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39725/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (11 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the tourism sector has contributed to national economic recovery; if he is satisfied with the adequacy of the provisions already in place to facilitate the future development and expansion of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39726/15]