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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the missing documentation required to validate a new visa application in the family reunification case in the name of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23304/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the immigration section of his Department continues to insist that the applicant came to the adverse attention of An Garda Síochána in respect of motor offences when no offence was committed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23305/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the particular dietary needs of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2 cannot be met at their present location; if he will arrange transfer to alternative accommodation with ability to meet these needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23306/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status in the matter of residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23307/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects high quality broadband availability here to be on par with the service available in leading European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23280/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he proposes to take steps to bring the quality of broadband service here into line with that in other European jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23281/07]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the provision of a next day delivery postal service throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23283/07]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has reviewed the number of post office closures throughout the country; his proposals to ensure the retention of the maximum number of post offices and sub-offices with a view to the protection of the integrity of the postal service and its viability in the future; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if it is his intention to retain the post offices and the postal service in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23285/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way his recent decision to slash the grants for the provision of alternative energy heating systems in dwelling houses is likely to encourage a reduction in consumption of fossil fuels; if a cost benefit analysis was undertaken; the results of such study; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the future of the ESB, Eirgrid, the entire generation and transmission systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23288/07]

Written Answers — Electricity Supply: Electricity Supply (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the uncertainty regarding the ready availability of electricity for major industrial users, including local authority sewage treatment systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23289/07]

Written Answers — Mineral Exploration: Mineral Exploration (11 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the future development of the mining and exploration sectors on and off-shore, having due regard for the need to encourage mining exploration and at the same time give a fair return to the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23290/07]

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: There is a need to clarify certain aspects of immigration law. At what time is it likely that the proposed Immigration Residence Bill will come before the House in this session? The Dublin Transport Authority Bill which will affect the greater Dublin area is also scheduled for this session. When is it expected to come before the House?

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Bernard Durkan: We know that.

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Bernard Durkan: The Chair cannot allow that.

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Bernard Durkan: The Taoiseach wants to answer.

Animal Feedstuffs. (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It had better be a good reply.

Local Authority Housing. (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Acting Chairman and the Ceann Comhairle and his staff for allowing me to raise this subject on the Adjournment. I compliment the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, on coming into the House to reply to my query. I wish him well in his new ministerial office. I have no doubt that his previous knowledge of...

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (16 Oct 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to ensure continued confidence in the economy with particular reference to inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23543/07]