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Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister use the time for the purposes suggested by Members?

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Yes, but will the Taoiseach use it for the purpose which Members feel should be dealt with now?

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We are trying to encourage the Taoiseach.

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I will.

Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: It is time to produce the evidence.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the combined aid of the international community is achieving success on the African continent, with particular reference to peace-keeping, peace-enforcement, alleviation of starvation, drought, human rights abuses, famine, HIV and Aids; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19658/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the countries on the African continent most seriously suffering from famine, war or human rights abuses; if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy and the effective targeting of international aid to these locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20020/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the 10 countries on the African continent deemed by the international community to be most vulnerable in terms of starvation, war, human rights abuse, HIV and AIDS; the extent to which aid or peacekeeping is succeeding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20026/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in Darfur; the extent to which international aid and support is achieving its objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20023/06]

Written Answers — Undocumented Emigrants: Undocumented Emigrants (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress in regard to discussions he may have had with the US authorities on the regularisation of undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20019/06]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his preferred options for the future development of the European Union with particular reference to the way in which it is intended to ratify the Constitution; the extent to which he has conveyed his opinion in this regard to his colleagues at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19657/06]

Written Answers — EU Constitution: EU Constitution (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of discussions taking place at EU level with the object of amending, ratifying or replacing the EU Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20017/06]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has received correspondence from a group (details supplied) in Dublin 2; her plans to address the issue at an early date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20027/06]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he intends to respond to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19985/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the degree of dependence for electricity generation on oil, gas, nuclear or various forms of renewables in each of the EU States in the context of a pan-European electricity grid; the extent to which each country is redefining its energy policy; if the availability of adequate power here will be affected by...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if all wind farm projects in respect of which planning permission and business plans have been submitted and are in order are likely to be included in the current round of approvals announced by his Department in respect of renewable energy; if he has taken into account in the determination of his energy plans...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources further to Question No. 179 of 29 March 2006, if the information requested has been made available in respect of electricity generation at the plant at Tynagh, County Galway; [20055/06]

Written Answers — Energy Market Regulation: Energy Market Regulation (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if in the context of recent investigations by the European Commission into alleged competition abuses in the electricity and gas sectors, there are implications for the energy industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20056/06]

Written Answers — EU Integration: EU Integration (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if in the context of discussions he has had with his EU colleagues or applicant countries, there has appeared an indication of re-nationalisation in terms of the future commitment of the European concept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20018/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (24 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he and the international community can report progress on matters in Sierra Leone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20021/06]