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

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the time schedule recognised for the provision of 100 per cent broadband services throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26729/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the low uptake of broadband at various locations throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26730/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects 100 per cent availability of broadband throughout the country as is the case in Northern Ireland; if he has identified ways and means to speed up the provision of the technology; his views on whether the utilisation of the various means available through a variety of service providers can...

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of potential broadband service providers of which he is aware and which are anxious but unable to compete effectively in the provision of broadband services throughout the country; the action which is required to ensure that those in a position to provide services can do so without obstruction of...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number and location of rural post offices and urban post offices that have closed or downgraded in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26735/06]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received information regarding the closure of post offices throughout the country in the past five years; the number of post offices downgraded or closed down; the number of sub post offices closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26739/06]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has made suggestions, issued instructions or expressed opinions in regard to the impact on the consumer of higher energy prices with particular reference to current and future economic needs, incorporating higher demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26741/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if discussions have taken place with ESB management or staff regarding the future development of the ESB in conjunction with increased electricity demands and deregulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26742/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposed role for the ESB for the generation and transmission of electricity in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26745/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preference for the future ownership of the electricity grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26753/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the future role of the ESB in the energy market at both generation and transmission levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26754/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if evaluation or appraisal has been carried out of the various power stations throughout the country currently due for decommissioning or with an identifiable limited life span in the context of deregulation and the introduction of generating capacity from sustainable sources; and if he will make a statement on...

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the person to whom the responsibility will fall to build the new electricity generation station at Aghada; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26744/06]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to publish the Deloitte and Touche report; the bodies, groups, persons or agencies who have to date had sight of this report; if he expects the contents of the report to be reflected in proposed legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26746/06]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason he has not published the Deloitte and Touche report; if he has set a date for the publication; the groups, persons or bodies who have to date had access to part of its contents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26755/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the generation of electricity in the future from wind, oil, gas, coal, hydro or renewable fuels; the most appropriate blend of generation capacity in view of the need to maintain continuity of supply and compliance with Kyoto and the optimum use of natural renewable resources; and if...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussion with principals or interested parties involved in oil, gas or other mineral explorations, on or offshore; if discussions have taken place regarding the licensing regime in the future; if previous commitments will be honoured; if discussions have taken place regarding...

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, arising from the recent launch of the new geological map of Ireland, it is intended to complete GPS associated mapping throughout the whole country with a view to enhancing navigational and communications technology with consequent to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26751/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Surveys: Departmental Surveys (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the satisfaction he expressed at the joint launch of the new geological map of Ireland is indicative of his intention to reintroduce the GSI Bill, previously withdrawn from circulation; his views on whether it is timely to update the relevant legislation having particular regard to the vintage of the...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to turn on supply from the Corrib gas pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26757/06]