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

Bernard Durkan: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he, officials of his Department or others appointed by him have concluded their discussions with the various interest groups involved in the construction of the Corrib gas pipeline; if all the issues have been resolved to the satisfaction of the various interests; and if he will make a statement on the...

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the availability of supply from Corrib gas field; if the issues which have impeded the progress of the project in the past have been fully addressed by the various interested bodies involved; if any or all of the contentious issues have been addressed; if there are remaining matters to...

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals in relation to the operation regarding to the issue of licences for oil, gas or other mineral exploration; if it is intended to review existing procedures in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26761/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the numerous requests for provision of broadband from the domestic and the corporate market; his proposals to ensure the delivery of such services in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26762/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received communication from any of the parties involved in the delivery of natural gas from the Corrib gas field; if agreement has been reached with a view to delivery of supply to the consumer in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27041/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in this country or throughout the EU efforts are being made to deter the use of the internet for the pursuit of child pornography or people trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26719/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of crimes committed by persons while on bail in each of the past five years to date; if any had been on bail for gun related crime, robbery with violence or head-line crime generally; if any, committed more than one offence while on bail; the highest number of offences committed by a person while on bail in...

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (5 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 548: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will issue immediate instructions to the wildlife section of his Department to ensure that roadside verges are automatically trimmed as required, either by the local authority or by the landowners, without having to wait approval from the local area engineer, having particular regard to combatting the...

Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I am a very patient man, as the Ceann Comhairle knows. At Question Time yesterday, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, was a little coy about when the Deloitte & Touche report would be published. Perhaps the Minister for Finance will have more information as he is located in a constituency with considerable interest in the energy area. Will the...

Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Has the Minister seen it?

Tourism Promotion. (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the cost factors currently affecting the development of the tourism industry; if he has in mind proposals to address the issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27615/06]

Tourism Promotion. (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he is satisfied that tourism locations here are sufficiently competitive with similar locations in Europe and worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27616/06]

Written Answers — Policy Directives: Policy Directives (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his Department lays down policy priorities or guidelines to the Arts Council or other bodies or agencies which receive funding from his Department; the policy directives; if specific reference is made to a particular type or category of application or if the recipient bodies or agencies have autonomy in deciding such issues; and...

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the action which is proposed to reinstate the home heating works undertaken under the aegis of the Health Service Executive in the provision of heating facilities in the home of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare under the special home refurbishment scheme; if her attention has been drawn to the professional...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a medical card will issue giving retrospective cover in respect of hospital treatment to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who has undergone several medical and surgical procedures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27748/06]

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

Bernard Durkan: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the precise nature of the technology used and the information obtainable to the holders and through the holders to a wider group under the proposed post code system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27619/06]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his Department is willing to grant aid the construction or running of community-based theatres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27608/06]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount of national lottery funding awarded by his Department and drawn down by recipient groups in 2005; the expected allocation in 2006; the projections for 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27609/06]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which he expects to be able to assist the various local sporting organisations by way of allocation of capital grants for the provision of facilities throughout the country; the amount expected to be spent under this heading in 2006 and in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27617/06]

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (6 Jul 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of films being filmed on location here in 1996; the number being filmed or are expected to be filmed in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27610/06]