Results 5,721-5,740 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Government might be rolled out first.

Telecommunications Services. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Government will be rolled out.

Energy Resources. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress which has taken place in regard to the resolution of all outstanding issues associated with the Corrib gas field; when it is expected that supplies will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13847/06]

Energy Resources. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action he proposes to take to resolve the issues surrounding the development of the Corrib gas field; if the various interests have been fully explored and examined with a view to resolution of all outstanding matters at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13885/06]

Energy Resources. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: May Deputies ask one question?

Energy Resources. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle could bank all the questions. Deputies will ask one question.

Energy Resources. (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I know. I am attempting to encourage the Minister of State. Perhaps he will tell Members when the final report will be published? When is it expected that action will be taken to get the project off the ground and resolve all the outstanding difficulties? When can we show the world that we are capable of handling a natural resource in a manner that is acceptable to all involved?

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to proposals or reports emanating from the sugar beet industry in the matter of the conversion of facilities from food production to biofuel production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13889/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the Department of Agriculture and Food or farming, processing or other interested groups with a view to the utilisation of lands previously used for sugar beet growing for bio-fuel crop production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13890/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the slow rate of progress in the provision of broadband services and facilities here; the action he proposes to take or direction he intends to issue to all involved with a view to ensuring a competitive technological edge for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13784/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the exploration, development and utilisation of natural gas finds in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13887/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the results of recent oil, gas or other mineral exploration, on or offshore have indicated a commercial viability; his plans to develop the industry in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13888/06]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he is likely to authorise the release of details of the publication of the Deloitte & Touche report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13849/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the correct level of financial support available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare for a spouse's nursing home care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13998/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 138: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason the domiciliary care allowance is being terminated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14066/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14074/06]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Finance when a refund of income tax will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14075/06]

Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for an enhanced and accelerated programme for alternative and sustainable energy production incorporating security of supply; his proposals for the utilisation of the Corrib gas field; when he expects a resolution to the issues involved; if he intends to alter or amend the procedure in respect of...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to develop the alternative energy sector with a view to a reduction in fossil fuel importation and a higher degree of compliance with the Kyoto principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13844/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options in respect of the various methods of electricity generation in the future; the desirable proportions of hydro, wind, bio or other methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13891/06]