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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the regulator in regard to the development of alternative energy sources; the extent to which he expects such sources to contribute to national energy requirements in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3973/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which Ireland's poor rating in the mobile telephone European league is being addressed or likely to be addressed in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3981/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the future development of the provision of electricity services throughout the country; if, in the context of deregulation, he has made specific policy directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3975/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to provide a supply of natural gas to the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3923/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that health and safety standards and requirements are being fully adhered to throughout the mobile telephone industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3962/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that health and safety standards in the mobile telephone industry are keeping pace with technological advances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3983/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has finalised his proposals in the context of the broadcasting Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3976/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects the ESB to play a central role in the generation, transmission and distribution of supply to consumers and the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3759/05]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether a greater share of the television licence fee should be allocated to the independent broadcasting fund; his assessment of the fund to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3942/05]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which national oil reserves and storage are adequate to meet contingencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3950/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the implementation body examining the situation in An Post is likely to be in a position to examine in full the financial situation within the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3956/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the future development of the electricity industry; the extent of any targets he has in mind for the use of wind, gas or alternative generation sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3974/05]

Written Answers — Radio Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether there is scope for a greater number of local independent radio stations; his further views on whether the licensing regime should be amended to allow for a greater number of stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3943/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has been informed by An Post in respect of the company's future intentions in regard to the payment of wages and pensions in accordance with legisation and previously established rules and practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3957/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the provision of broadband services countrywide, whether by way of cable, wireless, satellite or combination thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3952/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the slow progress in regard to the provision of broadband facilities nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3953/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his targets and objectives in regard to the availability of broadband services countrywide by the end of 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3965/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options for the development of radio communications in the context of the radio communications Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3948/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has monitored the development of mobile phone technology; if he has given directions or instructions in this regard; when he expects state of the art technology to become available throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3982/05]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (8 Feb 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the distribution of the television licence reserve fund; the full extent of this fund at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3946/05]