Results 24,181-24,200 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Energy Prices (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which his Department monitors the economic impact of energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49451/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance if a tax relief for student fees paid outside the EU for one year of study exists in the case of a person who has lived and worked in Ireland in the years preceding their study, with particular reference to a student awarded a place in a university (details supplied) due to academic excellence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49182/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 277. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a residency visa will be renewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49103/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 404. To ask the Minister for Health if a home care package can be facilitated prior to Christmas 2017 in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49272/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 471. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans, in terms of infrastructure and timescale, for rolling out high speed broadband to Boyle and its rural hinterland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49194/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 477. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he has examined the feasibility of putting in place a contract to supply those areas currently excluded from the broadband services with particular reference to the possibility of extending the service to within specific distances from the existing facilities; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 478. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of households and businesses throughout the country unable to access high speed broadband; if it will be possible in the short term to extend the services outward from the existing lines for a specific distance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49394/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 489. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timetable for the provision of high speed, high quality broadband in all areas throughout the country; the areas already provided with such service; the timeframe for each area in the future with particular reference to past experiences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49444/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 479. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which various alternatives for generation of electricity can contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gases with particular reference to solar and wind energy; the extent to which these two sources can provide uninterrupted supply in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49395/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 480. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which Ireland compares with other EU countries in terms of meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets with specific reference to the extent to which each country currently contributes to such emissions; the extent of the sacrifices each has to make meeting the target reductions; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 492. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the degree to which he expects to meet carbon and other emission requirements in the current year or thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49447/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 481. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he continues to put in place provisions to meet greenhouse gas reductions in line with agreements entered into; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49397/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 488. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his vision for the attainment of the various targets in respect of climate change such as reduction on dependency on fossil fuels, carbon reduction, encouragement of the alternative energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49443/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 482. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the domestic motor sector, agricultural sector, public transport and private commercial transport contribute to the totality of greenhouse gas emissions here; the degree to which conversion to electric motor vehicles can contribute to an overall reduction in both the domestic and transport sector;...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 483. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which air quality has deteriorated arising from data collected at various locations throughout the country over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49399/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 486. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the levels of air pollution continue to be monitored; if the results are in keeping with best practice and international requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49441/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 484. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he plans to reduce the use of plastic and its replacement with a biodegradable product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49400/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 485. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to develop the communications sector with a view to ready access to state of the art technology, including broadband and mobile telephony in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49440/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services Provision (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 487. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for access to modern communications technology in all areas throughout the country with particular reference to quality and availability of mobile phone service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49442/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (21 Nov 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 490. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his vision for the utilisation of postal services, counter services and the postal network generally through the amalgamation of suitable and complementary services available through An Post in all areas throughout the country, thereby maximising the benefit and viability of the network and the continued delivery of...