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Written Answers — Internet Use: Internet Use (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which directly, through the Regulator or through the use of improved technology, he will ensure the elimination of spam on the internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26705/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to introduce legislation governing the broadcasting sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26708/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the various interested parties in the context of a review of broadcasting legislation with particular reference to the public and independent sector, local and national, radio and television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26709/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had recent consultations with the Department of Agriculture and Food with a view to the utilisation of farm land previously used for beet growing for bio-fuel production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26710/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which various alternative and renewable fuels are being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26711/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he intends to encourage the development of alternative or renewable fuels having particular regard to the need for import substitution, reduced dependence on fossil fuels and compliance with Kyoto protocols; the extent to which measures taken to date are expected to meet these requirements;...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had recent discussions with broadcasting or sporting authorities with a view to ensuring free to air transmission in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26712/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects free to air broadcasting of various sports and sporting activities in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26725/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which radio and television programmes here are being made available throughout the island; if he has examined the prospect for a higher degree of transmission to other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26713/06]

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the public and private or corporate investment in the Digital Hub to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26714/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he anticipates entering into discussions with the new owners of Eircom with a view to achieving a higher degree of investment in communication technology, the completion of local loop unbundling and the removal of barriers to an accelerated programme for the delivery of broadband and the telecommunications...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of the slow progress in the provision of broadband facilities throughout the country, he has considered issuing new instructions or directions to the Regulator with a view to identifying and speeding up the process, having particular regard to the current and future needs of both the domestic and...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress to date in the provision of east west electricity interconnectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26717/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the cost of the introduction of post codes; the revenue expected to be generated therefrom in a single year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26720/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which post codes are expected to be used to improve the viability of An Post and the quality of service to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26734/06]

Written Answers — Radiation Levels: Radiation Levels (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that non-ionising radiation from mobile telephone or electricity transmission lines are within EU guidelines in terms of safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26721/06]

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received information indicating health problems arising from the proximity to mobile phone masts or electricity transmission lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26722/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the development of the radio and television industry with particular reference to terrestrial broadcasting and the changing and growing needs of the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26723/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position held by Ireland in the European league in terms of full availability of broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26727/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the frustration of the business sector in their efforts to obtain broadband services at various locations throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26728/06]