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Courts (Register of Sentences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Correct.

Courts (Register of Sentences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: We cannot be seen to be open to ridicule outside.

Courts (Register of Sentences) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: If that is premature, I would hate to think of anything else that might be.

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to encourage energy conservation; if he had in mind the identification of specific targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20829/06]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends to introduce new measures on energy conservation, directly or in conjunction with the relevant Ministerial colleagues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20830/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his intentions for the development of all aspects of the bio-fuel industry with particular reference to the need to ensure the ready availability of all forms of renewable energy in line with best practice throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20807/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends to create further incentives to encourage all aspects of the alternative fuel industry with particular reference to the need to reduce this country's dependence on imported fuels such as oil, gas and coal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20811/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has in mind 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. [20818/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his intentions in regard to ensuring ongoing oil and gas explorations, on and off-shore, with particular reference to the need for the continuation of exploration and the recognition of the interests of the taxpayer and consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20806/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the degree to which broadband is available on a county basis with particular reference to industrial and commercial needs in the various towns and villages throughout the country; if he intends to issue specific direction in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20825/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to recent discoveries of oil, gas or other minerals arising from previous or current explorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20831/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if in the aftermath of the sale of Eircom he intends to use his statutory powers to ensure the rapid progression of local loop unbundling, broadband provision and an accelerated programme for the upgrading and updating of the telecommunications sector with a view to taking this country to the leading edge in...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if in the aftermath of the sale of Eircom he intends to use his statutory powers to ensure the rapid progression of local loop unbundling, broadband provision and an accelerated programme for the upgrading and updating of the telecommunications sector with a view to taking this country to the leading edge in...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which action can be taken to prevent bullying or predatory sexual activity through the use of the mobile telephone service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20799/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has in mind a set of procedures to develop and deliver rapidly and efficiently, oil, gas or other mineral discoveries with a view to maximisation of benefit to the economy and the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20803/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the storage capacity of oil, gas, coal or other fuels; his plans to improve same in line with economic development requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20833/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to registration of exploration interests outside the 200 mile limit with particular reference to the porcupine basin and this country's potential entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20696/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to registration of exploration interests outside the 200 mile limit with particular reference to the Porcupine Basin and this country's potential entitlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20821/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 223: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if nursing home subvention will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare on foot of recent correspondence set down in the previous parliamentary question raised on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20658/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 May 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 224: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20659/06]