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Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Taoiseach outline the date for the European treaty referendum? To encourage Ministers who are sometimes reluctant to come into the House, legislation regarding the protection of persons from enforced disappearance is due before the House. It would be helpful for the next session if the Government Front Bench was full.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It is a relevant issue.

European Council: Statements (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the signing of the agreement. I hope that we, as an integral part of the EU, can give our imprimatur when the referendum is called. I hope that the naysayers will not get a disproportionate amount of time and accommodation from everybody. There seems to be a notion developing that everybody who says "No" should get more time and have greater credence attributed to them. I hope...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects high quality high speed broadband availability in all areas here without exception; the action he has taken or plans to take to achieve this objective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35562/07]

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission: Electricity Transmission (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the transmission of power supplies in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35957/07]

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the up to date position in regard to the future structure and operation of the ESB: the extent to which discussions have taken place with the various interests involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35561/07]

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with the ESB, management and unions in the context of the future structures of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35959/07]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 129: To ask the Taoiseach the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in the past 12 months; the extent to...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in the past...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the nature and extent of construction, refurbishment, extension or improvement works carried out in the past five years in respect of or homes or property or properties owned by Ministers, Ministers of State and their families other than their designated constituency offices where such works involved building, plumbing, plastering,...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom she or Ministers of State in her Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of her Department or other bodies under her aegis in the past 12...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Transport the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in the past 12 months;...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in the past 12...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in the past...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position in relation to qualification for a combined Irish and UK pension for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35960/07]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his aegis in the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom he or Ministers of State in his Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of his Department or other bodies under his...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number and identity of persons, groups, bodies or agencies other than the established civil servants from whom she or Ministers of State in her Department have sought or received advice in connection with policy or administrative matters appertaining to the operation of her Department or other bodies under her aegis in...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (19 Dec 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the circumstances in the matter of her recent altercation with the authorities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if her attention has been drawn to the degree of hurt, anxiety and distress caused to the principal and the school authorities; if she will extend an unqualified apology for her remarks; and if she will...