Results 52,801-52,820 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 578. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a wheelchair will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37802/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 586. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he expects forestry to play a part in a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions annually henceforth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37865/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electric Vehicles (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 628. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for an adequate number of charging stations to facilitate the growing electric car sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37858/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 615. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason households (details supplied) in Dublin 7 are still without access to fibre broadband despite virtually every other street in the area having access to this infrastructure; the steps being taken to rectify the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37389/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 624. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which the programme to provide broadband nationwide is progressing and achieving its targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37854/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 625. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the switch to indigenous alternative non-fossil fuels for electricity generation is progressing with particular reference to the need to meet international deadlines and shift to electric cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37855/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 626. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of electricity generating power plants throughout the country with particular reference to fossil fuels, hydro, wind or wave; the generating capacity of each at present; the anticipated generating capacity within five years; the extent to which the national grid in the future will become dependent on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 633. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the amount of electricity generated from oil, coal, gas, biomass, solar, wind or wave generation; the extent to which this is expected to change within the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37863/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mobile Telephony Use (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 627. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the Commission for Communications Regulation or his Department can influence the need to upgrade the quality of mobile telephone signals at numerous locations throughout the country in which only a poor service exists; if he can take specific initiatives to improve the situation; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 629. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the peak time electricity generating capacity; the excess requirement for continuity and security purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37859/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 632. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the highest demand for electricity recorded in the past five years; the extent to which this demand is likely to fluctuate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37862/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Transmission Network (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 630. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which electricity is exchanged North, South and east, west; the extent to which alterative international grid options are likely in the aftermath of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37860/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Transmission Network (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 631. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding electricity interconnectors North, South, east and west; the individual capacity of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37861/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 634. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which each sector in the economy can contribute to greenhouse gas reduction over the next five years without negatively impacting on economic output; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37864/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 635. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which it is expected to use waste to energy in electricity generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37866/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 636. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his long-term plans to achieve maximum progress towards a dramatic reduction in reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation including the domestic market, the transport and food sectors without negative economic impact or reduced production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37867/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Services (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 690. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the children of a person (details supplied) can be assisted by Tusla; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37606/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 712. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the refusal of a disability allowance application in the case of a person (details supplied); if this parliamentary question will be accepted as notice of appeal in this instance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37028/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 718. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for an increase in their rate of disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37064/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (18 Sep 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 721. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for the non-payment of rent support in June and July 2018 in the case of a person (details supplied); if payment will be reinstated at an early date and arrears paid with particular reference to the likelihood of the person becoming homeless in the absence of further assistance; and if she will make a statement...