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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the back to education allowance will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24382/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when unemployment benefit or unemployment assistance or similar payment will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24383/09]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 161: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is expected to meet European targets in respect of carbon emission reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24342/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which funding is available for research and development in the alternative energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24329/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects broadband quality, speed and availability to become available here in line with the highest standards applicable and available throughout the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24330/09]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the full extent of funding available from television licence fees; the use to which such funding has been put in each of the past six years to date; the degree to which the private and public broadcasting sectors have benefited from such funds; his future proposals in this regard; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which Ireland's compliance with the EU directive on eel fishery conservation compares with measures taken in other EU countries; if sufficient consideration was given to the number of families who have traditionally relied on eel fishing; if the scientific evidence exists that eel fishing here is...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred policy option for the future development of An Post with particular reference to the retention of the full extent of service in both urban and rural areas and the modernisation and upgrading of technology with a view to facilitating competition with other bodies; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Energy Security: Energy Security (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in regard to construction of the east-west interconnector; the degree to which the project has been advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24335/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for non-fossil fuel generated electricity production in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24336/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if alternative energy targets previously set are expected to be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24341/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that national and European targets in relation to alternative energy are achievable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24343/09]

Written Answers — Natural Resources: Natural Resources (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when it is expected that all commercial viable oil, gas or other mineral discoveries are likely to supply product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24337/09]

Written Answers — Natural Resources: Natural Resources (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of oil, gas or other mineral explorations currently under way on and off shore; the extent to which commercial viable product has been discovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24338/09]

Written Answers — Natural Resources: Natural Resources (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of oil or other mineral exploration licences granted in each of the past five years to date; the number granted under the pre 2007 regime; the number granted thereafter; the extent to which licences were activated in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24339/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of companies currently involved in the production of bio-diesel or ethanol; the extent of production in each case in the past 12 months with particular reference to companies approved for excise exemption; the number of such companies that have not as yet produced any product; and if he will make a...

Defence Forces Recruitment. (23 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 373: To ask the Minister for Defence when the next recruitment will take place in respect of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25233/09]

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (23 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 378: To ask the Minister for Defence if the naval service is adequately equipped and upgraded to meet any likely requirements such as participation in international operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25239/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (23 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which an increase in the strength of the Army, Navy or Air Corps is contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24759/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Deployment: Defence Forces Deployment (23 Jun 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is intended to upgrade coastal air and sea surveillance in line with best international practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24758/09]