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

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to recent expressions to the effect that the State might regain some control of the Eircom infrastructure; if he has had discussions with any of the parties involved in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13845/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the suggestion that the State should regain control of part of the Eircom infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13895/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn the need for an urgent investment in the Eircom infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13896/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he or his Department have studied the possible implications of sale or take-over of Eircom; if he has had discussions with any of the parties involved with a view to ascertaining the future development of the infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13897/06]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the proposals he has to develop and streamline the natural gas industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13846/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the ESB, the wind or alternative energy sectors in regard to the liberalisation of the electricity market; if he has given an indication to or received proposals from the potential services providers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13848/06]

Written Answers — Energy Market Regulation: Energy Market Regulation (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the legislative changes or proposals he has with a view to freeing up or improving competition in the energy market with consequent benefit to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13850/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects the development of alternative energy to grow, notwithstanding targets already set but in view of the likelihood of a dramatically increased demand for energy in this jurisdiction over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13851/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he proposes to take to develop the energy market in line with the backdrop of the EU Green Paper on energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13852/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to be in a position to provide adequate research and development facilities with a view to the development of alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13853/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has studied the report of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources on broadband; if he proposes to take action to address the deficiencies highlighted therein; the timescale to achieve such objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13855/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects the provision of broadband and associated facilities to achieve the same levels as in other jurisdictions with whom we compete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13856/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if provision of broadband facilities here has been impeded by lack of legislation or compliance with existing legislation with regard to access to vital infrastructure for all potential service providers in the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13857/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the development of north-south and east-west gas or electricity interconnectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13858/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects the Government's initial target for the provision of broadband to be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13859/06]

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which the digital hub has developed with particular reference to its benefit to the region; the extent to which its objectives have been achieved to date; if targets met are in line with the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13861/06]

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the investment to date in the digital hub; his intentions for its future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13862/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects broadband provision, availability and service here to catch up with the leading European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13863/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects the availability of radio and television broadcasting to expand and develop overseas, having particular regard to the needs of the Irish emigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13864/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends to set out guidelines in respect of radio and television and public and private broadcasting in the future, having particular regard to technological developments and consumer needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13865/06]