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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the use of interconnectors to increase the availability of electricity in this jurisdiction at times of fluctuating requirements; the extent to which such interconnectors can be used to off-load electricity surplus to requirements at particular times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52187/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if an evaluation has been done as to how the situation of inadequate mobile telephone service can be addressed with particular reference to receipt in black spots at various locations throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52188/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the ongoing steps being taken to improve the quality and availability of broadband services throughout the country with the objective of achieving the highest possible quality and speed in all areas, urban and rural; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52189/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 100. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he continues to encourage the service providers to upgrade and improve the availability and quality of broadband services throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52192/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 98. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the envisaged or enhanced role he sees for the post office network including sub-post offices and counter services with particular reference to the utilisation of technology by An Post thereby enhancing opportunities for growth in the sector in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52190/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress regarding the availability of product from the Corrib gas field to the national grid in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52191/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Industry Data (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which any new indications of commercially viable finds of oil, gas or other minerals has been brought to his attention in each of the past three years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52193/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Prices (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which energy costs here compare with those in other EU member states, eurozone and non-eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52194/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fuel Prices (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 103. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the price of motor fuel here at filling stations compares with prices throughout the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52195/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Minister for Health if provision will be made for a refund in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51990/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (4 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52148/13]

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Martin would know all about fantasy.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to ask about two items of promised legislation, the first of which is the Garda Síochána (compensation) Bill and the second of which is the housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. The latter deals with local authority shared-ownership loans, which is of pressing urgency. I ask the Tánaiste if the heads of both Bills have been approved by Cabinet and when they are...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: In view of the general debate that is to take place on the SACs and NHAs over the next few years, will it be possible to review the ongoing debate that is taking place and to identify those areas of contention about which traditional turfcutters feel aggrieved at being asked to relocate, given that the State's agency, namely Bord na Móna, does not have to comply with the same relocation...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Has it been noticeable the extent to which agreement can readily be reached between the bog owners who have traditionally had a right to cut turf but have not exercised that right for a number of years and those who have traditionally exercised their right and have found the relocation to be a considerable inconvenience? Has the Minister examined the possibility of offering alternative...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 9. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and location of turf cutters affected by SACs, NHAs or other conservation measures who have so far been offered and have accepted alternative turf cutting facilities; the number and location of those yet to be resolved; the extent to which progress is reported in respect of such negotiations over the past 12 months; when...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 206. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht notwithstanding his reply to previous parliamentary questions in this regard, the extent to which his Department has engaged with traditional turf cutters at the various locations mentioned that have been affected by special areas of conservation and natural heritage areas throughout County Kildare; the extent to which agreement...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: The questions relate to the extent to which the Department has entered into arrangements with traditional turf cutters at various locations who have found themselves displaced by virtue of the application of special areas of conservation and natural heritage areas arrangements.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Social Dimension of Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Ms Orla O'Connor and Mr. James Doorley for coming before the committee and giving of their time to discuss this issue. I will direct my questions to Ms O'Connor first. On the issue of the maximisation of women's participation in the workforce, to what extent has she examined the European experiences in that area and compared them with ours with a view to addressing the issues that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Social Dimension of Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I thought I did. If I did not mention it, this is an issue for Ms. O'Connor. I should have led on to individualisation from my point regarding women having a choice of going to work or not going, that being their entitlement and right. Individualisation has been cited as an obstacle or a method whereby women were forced to work in all circumstances even though it was not advisable for them...