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Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It must be due to the approach of summer.

European Council: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Did discussions take place during the summit on the equal availability of broadband throughout Europe? What can the Minister do to address the issue from a European perspective? Has the Minister examined the impact of the draft services directive on the Irish economy, keeping in mind that we are an island economy? We are now the only country in Europe in that situation because our next-door...

European Council: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It will change anyway.

Written Answers — Electronic Voting: Electronic Voting (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 275: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the electronic voting equipment can be adapted for other uses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11432/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of local authority houses built and allocated by his Department through the various local authorities in each of the past three years, excluding housing provided by voluntary agencies or groups; the number of persons remaining on housing lists; when he expects, on the basis of the performance to...

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received information from agencies regarding the condition of Connolly's Folly, Maynooth, County Kildare and the obvious need for action to preserve and restore the monument; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11448/05]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has had discussions with Kildare County Council or other agencies with a view to improving the drainage or alleviating the risk of flooding at the Allenwood areas of County Kildare; if an integrated drainage programme is anticipated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11454/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his policy to promote the production of bio-diesel and other alternative fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11456/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions that have taken place in regard to the finding of a new anchor tenant for the Digital Hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11457/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if action has been taken to replace the anchor tenant at the Digital Hub; if the expenditure to date on the previous incumbent is recoupable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11460/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if availability of broadband here is comparable to its availability in other European jurisdictions; if his attention has been drawn to the need to accelerate the programme in order to protect the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11458/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the provision of broadband to date is in accord with the revised projections of his Department; when he expects provision to be made available throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11459/05]

Written Answers — Housing Provision: Housing Provision (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has approved or appraised income limits in respect of eligibility for housing loans under SDA or shared ownership and rehousing directly by the local authority; if any provision has been made in such income limits in respect of non-earning adult or child dependents or if such income limits are...

Written Answers — Electronic Voting: Electronic Voting (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the full extent of the expenditure to date including consultancy, security, storage, public relations or other fees associated with or accruing from the electronic voting debacle; the anticipated expenditure in the future; his plans to protect the taxpayer against liability for such proposals in the future;...

Written Answers — Electronic Voting: Electronic Voting (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason expenditure was authorised on the electronic voting proposals in the absence of scientific confirmation on the aspects of verification, integrity, security and reliability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11430/05]

Written Answers — Electronic Voting: Electronic Voting (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 276: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if advice in regard to proceeding with electronic voting was sought or received from political advisors, civil servants, public relations consultants or others; if there was conflict in the advice offered; if anyone advised not to proceed with the proposals; if so, the reasons therefor; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 277: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total land bank available for housing in the ownership of the various local authorities throughout the country; the total acreage of land utilised for housing purposes in the past seven years; the extent to which the housing need has been addressed through this land bank; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total acreage provided through the various local authorities to voluntary agencies in the past seven years; the number of housing units provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11438/05]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to ensure the quality and adequacy of supply in respect of domestic drinking water; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11440/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (13 Apr 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 280: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that sewerage and water treatment systems available or proposed here are adequate and in keeping with technological advancement; if his attention has been drawn to the failure of some such plants in the past five years; the action he proposes to address this important issue; and if...