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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects all telephone exchanges and cable networks to be broadband enabled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38904/06]

Written Answers — Energy Supply: Energy Supply (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the lessons which can be learned from the most recent power blackout throughout Europe; the steps that can be taken to prevent such an occurrence here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38905/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects 100% broadband availability will be achieved here; if specific steps are required to achieve this target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38906/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to alleviate interference with television or radio reception caused by mass turbines or other structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38907/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to extend the broadcasting and transmission of RTÉ radio and television to neighbouring jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38910/06]

Written Answers — Geological Survey: Geological Survey (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the full extent of the GSI with particular reference to the extent to which modern technology has been used to update the information; if he will restore the GSI Bill to the Order Paper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38914/06]

Written Answers — Bord na Móna: Bord na Móna (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the future of Bord Na Móna and the role he expects the company to fulfil in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38915/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the further discussions he has had with State or semi-State bodies such as ESB, Bord na Móna, Iarnród Éireann and others in regard to the previously reported proposal to provide a State controlled telecommunications network to facilitate the advanced of broadband and state of the art telecommunications...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the incentivisation of alternative energy production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38918/06]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason the Postal Services Miscellaneous Provisions Bill was withdrawn; if it is intended to replace it with alternative legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38919/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which an evaluation has been carried out of the use of bio-diesel for domestic heating purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38921/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options in respect of the development of the alternative energy sector with particular reference to the need to generate adequate import substitution to assist in safeguarding security of supply and meeting the Kyoto principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38926/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has examined the various options available in terms of bio-fuels with particular reference to the growing of energy crops; the extent to which any one of the alternatives is most attractive in terms of meeting the requirements and cost effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 401: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has examined the merit of introducing further incentives to promote the production of energy crops as an alternative to the payment of fines for failure to comply with Kyoto; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38928/06]

Written Answers — Energy Supply: Energy Supply (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is intended to provide ore or two interconnectors; if this is expected to happen by way of public or private enterprise or a combination of both; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38923/06]

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the noticeable divergence or energy prices here with those in neighbouring and competing countries; if he will take action to review the relevant EU legislation with the objective of delivering the benefits of completion to the Irish consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38925/06]

Written Answers — Energy Supply: Energy Supply (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with An Bord Gáis with a view to the further extension of the gas pipeline throughout the western and mid-western region with particular reference to achieving maximum availability throughout the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39204/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (21 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his vision for the provision of postal, delivery and counter services in the future with particular reference to the role to be played by An Post and other service providers; the extent to which profitable an non-profitable services are to be shared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39206/06]

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Of course it does.

Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Bernard Durkan: What a load of rubbish.