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Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Why can this not be attended to? Why do we have to write to the regulator?

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: That is because investment was made in the industry that took several years to mature. Why, every day, do Opposition Members receive so many letters from people who cannot get broadband or even a telephone? Technologically, Ireland was supposed to have gone ahead in leaps and bounds to be world leader in this area. Why, instead of ducking and diving, is the problem not tackled head on?...

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: From there he could get inspiration because it is certainly lacking in most other proposals from the Department.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: They are all nice men and women on the other side of the House. It is not personal because I really am fond of them but can someone impress upon them the seriousness of the telecommunications situation? Ireland, one of the wealthiest states in the world — some even claim it is the wealthiest — cannot get its telecommunications systems up and running. Other Members will illustrate how...

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It is like a mail-order company.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: That is right.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Some chance here.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Correct.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Surprise, surprise.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It is not as remote as the moon.

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 576: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons on housing lists in various local authorities throughout the country; his proposals to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7740/07]

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he has received information from the various local authorities throughout the country indicating a serious threat of pollution to rivers, streams and waterways from overloaded or defunct sewage treatment plants; when he first became aware of such problems; if the local authorities in...

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 534: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of requests from the various local authorities on a county basis for capital funding for the provision of new or the upgrading or extension of existing sewerage treatment works in each of the past five years; if he operates a waiting list in respect of such applications; if he or his Department...

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 573: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of applications from the various local authorities for the augmentation, improvement or upgrading of sewerage treatment plants or the provision of new treatment plants on a county basis throughout the country; the length of time such projects have been awaiting his approval; when approval will...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 169: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the location and exact numbers; the cost per house; if the purchase was part of a wider agreement and if he will make further purchases along these lines in view of his recent announcement regarding the purchase of a number of affordable houses for sale to eligible applicants throughout the greater Dublin...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 574: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the process undertaken by him in relation to the acquisition of 500 affordable houses as announced by him; the person by whose volition the project came about; the location of the houses in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7738/07]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 575: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent of the affordability of the 500 affordable houses that he recently announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7739/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (27 Feb 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if permission can or will be given persons (details supplied) in County Cork to transfer to a self catering unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7515/07]