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Other Questions: Telecommunications Services Provision (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. To what extent does he expect to compete with best practice internationally when the current investment programme is completed, both in respect of broadband and mobile telephony? The quality of the service provided is embarrassing. Adequate evidence has been available for a long time of the areas with poor service which require urgent...

Other Questions: Telecommunications Services Provision (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister and congratulate him on his continued perseverance with the investment programme. Will the regulator become more active than in the past, with a view to encouraging service providers to ensure the continued provision of the highest quality service? Despite numerous attempts to encourage it in the past, it has been impossible for many of us to penetrate the wall of...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Taoiseach clarify the current proposals on the introduction of the promised legislation, the Judicial Council Bill? Has it been dealt with in pre-legislative discussion or is it likely to be so?

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which he has had discussions with the UK authorities and his EU colleagues in the context of the UK's proposed exit from the European Union; the extent to which the full implications for Ireland, the UK and the European Union continue to be evaluated; if any parameters have been established within which the feasibility of an EU without the UK has been...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Mitigation Plan (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he proposes to take to ensure adherence to international agreements in respect of carbon reduction while at the same time ensuring the agrifood sector is not negatively impacted; the extent to which he expects carbon-free electricity generation to develop with a view to meeting targets; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 88. To ask the Minister for Social Protection whether consideration will be given to backdating payment to six months prior to application for domiciliary care allowance in the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32259/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Eligibility (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 92. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when a non-contributory old age pension will issue to a person (details supplied) whose application was submitted in July 2016 and in respect of whom the relevant social protection office has already visited and made preliminary assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32318/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 156. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he proposes to take specific steps in respect of climate action requirements; the way in which this is likely to impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32295/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 157. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he and his Department have identified the most salient issues affecting this country through climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32296/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the development of policies likely to be complementary to issues arising from climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32297/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans 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 the maximisation of employment generating potential in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32289/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Environmental Policy (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects to meet international requirements in respect of protection of the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32290/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Infrastructure (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals 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 without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32291/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Infrastructure (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his targets for the delivery of high speed broadband in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32292/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Infrastructure (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals for access to modern communications technology in all areas without exception throughout the country with particular reference to quality and availability of mobile phone service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32298/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Infrastructure (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the regulatory process leads to change in order to ensure that service providers are obliged to provide a certain quality of mobile telephone service; his views on whether the licence should be withdrawn when a particularly poor service is given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32299/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Environmental Protection Enforcement (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 154. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which he remains satisfied that adequate measures continue to be taken to ensure environmental protection with particular reference to pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32293/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Air Pollution (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which 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. [32294/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (26 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the alternative energy sector contributes to the national grid in order to comply with international carbon reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32300/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Disaster Response (25 Oct 2016)

Bernard Durkan: 58. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he, directly and through the aegis of the EU and UN, can motivate the international community to respond in a co-ordinated and meaningful way to the hardship, hunger and humanitarian situation arising in Haiti in the wake of the recent hurricane, having particular regard to the magnitude of the disaster and the extent...