Results 5,701-5,720 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: It has slipped away.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Not a word.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: And the electronic ballot boxes.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Nice drink.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Without a doubt.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Nor do they have to stand for election.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: About five years too late.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I am not surprised. I would not like to be in the same loop as those on the opposite benches.
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: We would just love to be condemned along with the Government, would we not?
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: The word is that Deputy Charlie O'Connor does not want to be in the loop either.
- Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed about the long drawn out delivery of broadband services here and the resultant economic consequences; if he, directly or through the regulator, will identify the cause or causes for the delay; if his attention has further been drawn to the critical nature...
- Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Delays have been experienced in the provision of broadband but did the Minister take any action about them? At least three years ago, the then Minister had discussions with a number of market providers in various communications areas with a view to establishing an accelerated programme. Why was some action not taken at that time, given that the alarm bells had begun to ring? Will the Minister...
- Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Lucky Luke.
- Offshore Exploration. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Have lessons been learned from previous exploration experiences, for instance in respect of the development of the Corrib gas field? If so, will those lessons be applied in current and future exploration? To what extent are the Minister of State and his Department satisfied that some changes are necessary?
- Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Notwithstanding the Minister of State's explanation for the slowdown in the dotcom sector, does he agree that the real reasons for the slow provision and take-up of broadband were Government inertia and ineptitude, its failure to recognise that the situation had changed, the lack of investment in the infrastructure and the lack of a driving force in the Department? The dividends drawn from...
- Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: It is the same target as last year.
- Radio Broadcasting. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Will the recommendations of the Ox report be implemented in full or will they be kept secret? Will the Minister of State share the report with his colleagues in the House for the betterment of the industry? Notwithstanding the success to date of the local and private broadcasting sector, it is now necessary to review in the context of the broadcasting Bill, which should have been put before...
- Radio Broadcasting. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Get it out there.
- Radio Broadcasting. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: It is time to be shared.
- Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)
Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State should expand on the Department's preferred options now that an opportunity appears to have arisen for someone to take over or buy Eircom. Does the Minister of State agree there are implications for the consumer? For example, is it likely that the provision of broadband facilities will continue at a slow pace or will there be a low investment level in infrastructure?...