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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision in respect of application for dietary allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53602/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of back to education allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53603/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will arrange for the further assessment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53604/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if child dependent allowance is payable in respect of jobseeker's benefit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53605/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare receives a reduced level of jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53608/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Cyber Security Policy (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he and or his European colleagues have been made aware of the increasing incidents of cyber bullying; if any means have been found to combat the extent to which electronic means are used to threaten or intimidate persons of all ages and young person's in particular; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which non-fossil fuel electricity production contributes to the national electricity grid; the extent to which targets have been met regarding this to date; his plans for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53579/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the results to date arising from scientific research into the development of alternative energy sources with particular reference to wind energy, hydro or wave energy or other alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53580/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Prices (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which electricity prices here in respect of both a domestic and industrial consumer compare favourably or otherwise with those applicable in other EU member states within and without the Eurozone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53581/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications for access to the national grid in respect of wind or other alternative energy generating sources; the average waiting time in respect of such applications based on experience over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53582/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the full extent of bio-fuel production with particular reference to biodiesel and ethanol; the full extent of all production facilities currently available; his plans for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53583/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which this country’s dependency on imported fuel/energy sources has changed in relation to its reliance on imported fuels; the extent to which this has developed over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53584/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the full potential of this country’s ability to export electricity is likely to be achieved in the short and medium term; the degree to which this is likely to impact on the economy in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53585/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any study has been done on the quality and extent of cover of the various mobile telephone service providers throughout the country; if complaints in relation to the quality of service continue to be monitored and or addressed; if customers in particular areas continue to have a poor quality of service; if the regulator...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Services (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if any particular comparisons have been made with other EU jurisdictions on the extent to which mobile phone roaming charges apply; if particular EU jurisdictions have by one means or another a more beneficial application of such charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53587/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which postal services continue to remain an integral part of the communications infrastructure in all regions throughout the country; the extent to which plans remain in place to ensure the provision and retention of counter services and next day delivery services throughout the entire country; if in the wake...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which high-speed broadband is available nationwide; the efforts being made to address any deficiencies identified; when it is expected that broadband services here will be on par with the best available globally; the particular issues if any impeding such provision; the steps being taken to address these; and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Resources (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made towards the delivery of product from the Corrib Gas field; the estimated time within which this is likely to be possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53590/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of their residency status; if he will re-examine this file with a view to upgrade of Stamp 2 to Stamp 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53454/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position in respect of residency and or eligibility for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; the further procedures to be complied with in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53591/12]