Results 5,141-5,160 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Ministerial Staff. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: One adviser gone.
- Ministerial Staff. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Our hearts go out to the unfortunate, under-paid and over-stressed advisers, especially since they were not even consulted in the context of the recent crisis when they could have been very useful. It begs the question in what type of work they are involved. Do they deputise for Ministers? Do they attend meetings instead of Ministers? Do they do so at home or abroad? To what extent do they...
- Interdepartmental Committees. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: They are units, not houses.
- Fisheries Protection. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I wish him tight nets.
- Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: One should listen out for Jim Jim.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: That would be a shame.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has quantified Ireland's future energy needs and security of supply in view of the scale of economic growth and the increase in the population; his projections in the area of alternative renewable energy sources; his proposals and expectations in respect of the Corrib gas field; the...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: When does the Minister expect to publish this consultation document to generate an adequate debate? Has the Minister studied the implication of various alternative energy suppliers exiting the Irish market? I refer to wind generated electricity and petroleum or gas. Why are energy suppliers exiting the market? In the case of electricity is it because excessive costs prohibit them from...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister think it advisable to direct the regulator, particularly in view of the signals given to the industry generally by energy suppliers exiting the market in respect of the confidence required at present? We have slipped by approximately 10% in our projections to meet the Kyoto targets. Does the Minister think that given the preparations now being made by alternative energy...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Very good. It is a long time coming.
- Wild Salmon Stocks. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Be careful. Do not state that too often.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister accept that investment in research and development is likely to have the greatest impact in terms of broadening the base for renewable energy in the future? Will he agree that this is accepted by the recently published report of the European Commission? Does he not agree that â¬20 million or â¬100 million invested in research and development will have much more impact than...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to take action to improve Ireland's performance in regard to the provision of broadband facilities having particular regard to the need to keep pace with developments in other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6586/06]
- Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to improve the quality and coverage of mobile telephony here and availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6585/06]
- Written Answers — Electricity Sector: Electricity Sector (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he or his Department have had discussions with the ESB and other energy producers in regard to the future structures of the electricity industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6695/06]
- Written Answers — Electricity Sector: Electricity Sector (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the nature of discussions which have taken place between his Department, the ESB or other energy providers with particular reference to the ESB's role in the generation and transmission of electricity in the future; if it is intended to publish the Deloitte and Touche report; and if he will make a statement on...
- Written Answers — Electricity Sector: Electricity Sector (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he or his Department have had discussions with the ESB and other energy producers in regard to the future structures of the electricity industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7121/06]
- Written Answers — Corrib Gas Pipeline: Corrib Gas Pipeline (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects issues affecting the Corrib gas pipeline to be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7065/06]
- Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the full extent of financial assistance available for installation or conversion purposes in respect of houses with low insulation or energy conservation ability; the full extent of such payments to date, those pending or required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7120/06]