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Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputy Jim O'Callaghan.

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Yes. There is a very limited number of minutes and a long list.

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Next we will hear from the Sinn Féin Members. Deputies Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Brian Stanley, Martin Kenny and Pat Buckley will share 15 minutes.

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: You cannot do that, Deputy. You have to wait until the other amendment is disposed of.

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I now call on the Rural Independent Group - Deputies Michael Collins, Mattie McGrath and Danny Healy-Rae.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Mitigation Plan Implementation (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 84. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which he expects existing provisions and future proposals to narrow the gap between what is required and what is already proposed in regard to the report from the Citizens' Assembly; if he is in a position to quantify the precise extent of the requirements that need to be met over the specified period;...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Carbon Tax Yield (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 128. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue that has been raised by the carbon tax since its introduction; the number of departmental staff who are tasked with enforcement in this area; the total staffing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49193/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Energy Prices (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department monitors the economic impact of energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49451/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance if a tax relief for student fees paid outside the EU for one year of study exists in the case of a person who has lived and worked in Ireland in the years preceding their study, with particular reference to a student awarded a place in a university (details supplied) due to academic excellence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49182/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 277. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a residency visa will be renewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49103/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 404. To ask the Minister for Health if a home care package can be facilitated prior to Christmas 2017 in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49272/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 471. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans, in terms of infrastructure and timescale, for rolling out high speed broadband to Boyle and its rural hinterland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49194/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 477. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he has examined the feasibility of putting in place a contract to supply those areas currently excluded from the broadband services with particular reference to the possibility of extending the service to within specific distances from the existing facilities; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 478. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of households and businesses throughout the country unable to access high speed broadband; if it will be possible in the short term to extend the services outward from the existing lines for a specific distance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49394/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 489. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timetable for the provision of high speed, high quality broadband in all areas throughout the country; the areas already provided with such service; the timeframe for each area in the future with particular reference to past experiences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49444/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 479. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which various alternatives for generation of electricity can contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gases with particular reference to solar and wind energy; the extent to which these two sources can provide uninterrupted supply in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49395/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 480. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which Ireland compares with other EU countries in terms of meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets with specific reference to the extent to which each country currently contributes to such emissions; the extent of the sacrifices each has to make meeting the target reductions; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 492. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which he expects to meet carbon and other emission requirements in the current year or thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49447/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 481. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he continues to put in place provisions to meet greenhouse gas reductions in line with agreements entered into; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49397/17]