Results 41,021-41,040 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 370. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has identified areas throughout the country known to be particularly problematic in respect of access to high-speed broadband; if he has examined a means where these issues can be addressed effectively in the short and medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20403/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences Numbers (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 373. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of oil, gas or other mineral exploration licences issued in each of the past five years to date; the number of such options already taken up by the applicants; the extent to which commercially viable deposits have been discovered; the economic benefit accruing therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 374. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which alternative energy electricity generation capacity is available to the national grid; the proposed targets in this regard for the future; the extent to which this is in line with EU targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20407/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 376. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the on-going development of An Post as an integral part of the communications network with particular reference for the need to retain the structure of post offices, sub post offices and counter services throughout the country and incorporating any suitable extension of complementary services...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fuel Prices (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 378. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which petrol and diesel prices at filling stations here are comparable and competitive with those applying throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20411/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 379. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the coming on stream of gas supplies from the Corrib gas field; the extent to which such supply will contribute to the national demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20412/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mobile Telephony (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 380. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which mobile phone technology and quality of service here compares with the best available throughout Europe and worldwide; if it is possible to encourage the service providers to take any particular initiatives to improve and upgrade the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20413/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Information and Communications Technology Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 381. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which communications technology can be utilised to prevent unwarranted, unwelcomed and uninvited electronic communication resulting in stalking or bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20415/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 386. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which carbon reduction targets continue to be met in accordance with international agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20414/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 433. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of eligibility for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20007/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 443. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of an application for subsidiary protection in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20254/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility (30 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 581. To ask the Minister for Health the financial assistance available by way of motorised transport grant or otherwise to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20343/13]

Other Questions: EU Funding (25 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 10. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he has encouraged and availed of European grant aid for the promotion of all forms of the arts here with particular reference to events or festivals throughout the country; the extent to which such funding has been available in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19240/13]

Other Questions: EU Funding (25 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which local community-based festivals have benefitted from EU grant aid directly or indirectly with particular reference to the specific grant aid for festivals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19702/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (25 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which his Department or its subsidiary bodies have attracted private funding for the arts directly or by way of sponsorship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19705/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: The Gathering Initiatives (25 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he has availed of the Gathering as a vehicle for the encouragement, promotion and development of the Arts here and Irish arts and culture worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19239/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: The Gathering Initiatives (25 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if any particular emphasis has been placed on offering assistance towards local based community groups involved in various productions associated with The Gathering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19703/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Guardian's Payment Applications (25 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 95. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if eligibility for guardian's payment will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19489/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Applications (25 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 99. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 152 of 18 April 2013, if she will review the decision to refuse exceptional needs payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19505/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (25 Apr 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if rent support is payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19618/13]