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Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 664: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the mobile telephone service here is regarded as the most expensive and least reliable of almost 20 European countries; his plans to address this issue with a view to providing a more cost effective and efficient service to the customer; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Corrib Gas Pipeline: Corrib Gas Pipeline (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 600: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the resolution of outstanding matters relating to the Corrib gas field; when he expects all such issues to be resolved; when gas supplies will become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1949/06]

Written Answers — Corrib Gas Pipeline: Corrib Gas Pipeline (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 644: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when gas from the Corrib gas field will be available throughout the western region and the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2007/06]

Written Answers — Corrib Gas Pipeline: Corrib Gas Pipeline (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 645: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the resolution of difficulties surrounding the provision of gas from the Corrib gas well; if same includes broadening the availability of services to the community in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2008/06]

Written Answers — Energy Provision: Energy Provision (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress in regard to the provision of the required electricity and gas interconnectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1954/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 604: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his targets in respect of the provision of broadband or other high speed electronic technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1955/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 619: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason the delivery of broadband services here has not kept pace with original projections; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1982/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 622: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his target in respect of the provision of broadband services throughout the country; if this is in accord with his previous predictions in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1985/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 605: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to extend the availability of RTE television and radio transmissions to other jurisdictions on a free to air basis or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1956/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he has taken to ensure the availability of state of the art telecommunications here with a view to ensuring a competitive edge on international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1958/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 618: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects a cost effective, efficient and reliable broadband service availability throughout the country; his plans to address deficiencies in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1981/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 646: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way in which he proposes to develop the telecommunications industry in view of strides made in other jurisdictions and the degree to which Ireland is playing catch up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2009/06]

Written Answers — Energy Provision: Energy Provision (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the provision of gas or electricity interconnectors, north south and east west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1961/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 611: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the degree to which local loop unbundling has been achieved to date; the way in which same is likely to affect services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1963/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for the development of public and private broadcasting, radio and television in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1964/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 613: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options in respect of the provision of radio and television services throughout the country in the future having particular regard to maintaining healthy competition between the public and private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1965/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 614: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the availability of digital television throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1966/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Rights: Broadcasting Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 615: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the Ryder Cup promoters, television interests or other sporting authorities or agencies with a view to meeting the expressed wishes of various interests in respect of broadcasting rights for the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1978/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Rights: Broadcasting Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the nature of the discussions that have taken place between his Department and sporting organisations with a view to clarification of the extent to which each sport is likely to be covered by way of terrestrial television services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1979/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Rights: Broadcasting Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 617: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to television and broadcasting rights in respect of the Ryder Cup; if the services are likely to be free to air or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1980/06]