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

Bernard Durkan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to be in a position to publish his legislative proposals for the broadcasting sector; the extent to which he expects to interlink the public and private sector to ensure good value and a high standard for the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13882/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the nature of discussions he has had or instructions he has given, arising from representations from groups requesting provision of subtitling in respect of television services; the way in which he intends to respond to such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13866/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 196: 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 or buildings with low insulation or energy ability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13867/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that all outstanding issues between management and An Post have been satisfactorily resolved with a view to enabling a smooth expansion and development of services, including compatible or likely future services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13869/06]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the number of post offices or sub-post offices that have closed down in the past four years; the effect this might have on the future potential and strength of the network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13871/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if local loop unbundling has developed sufficiently and smoothly to the benefit of the consumer; the steps he intends to take or instructions he might give to the regulator or service providers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13872/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way in which the quality, cost and service of the mobile telephone system here compares with those in other European countries; his proposals to improve the situation from the consumers' point of view; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13873/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action he will take directly or through the regulator with a view to improving the quality of the mobile telephone service here, with particular reference to signal quality and elimination of dropped calls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13901/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects mobile telephone charges here to be reduced in line with the costs elsewhere in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13904/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of potential service providers which have sought to provide broadband services here; the success they have achieved to date; the reasons for any delay or obstruction; his proposals to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13874/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Ireland's position regarding availability, quality and cost of broadband services in the European league; his plans to encourage bringing the services here into line other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13875/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to encourage the development of technology to combat mobile phone bullying or the transmission otherwise of pornographic images or material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13876/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends to introduce legislative or technical proposals to combat bullying or pornography through the use of text messaging on mobile phones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13877/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the situation regarding the availability of digital television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13880/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the development of local radio in view of the development of the industry in recent years with particular reference to sales or takeovers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13881/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he expects free-to-air broadcasting or transmission of the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13883/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with broadcasters or potential broadcasters in the context of the future development of broadcasting services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13884/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (6 Apr 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to alter or amend the conditions under which oil, gas or other mineral exploration is undertaken with particular reference to the licensing regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13886/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 217: 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; 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. [13892/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to generate serious interest in the provision of nationwide broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13894/06]