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Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It has been standard practice in the House for as long as I have been a Member, unless it has been changed and I do not know about it. Have the heads of the respective Bills been approved? Can some indication be given as to when they are likely to be brought to the House and when they are likely to become law?

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: How can the Deputy stand over what his party did in government?

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: That is rich.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: He has abdicated responsibility.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: What is the question?

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy knows nothing abut rural schools.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date in the provision of alternative energy generated electricity; the degree to which wind generation and other alternatives now contribute to the national grid, if he will outline the number and type of projects pending in the form of awaiting planning permission or other statutory...

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 332 of the 12 of June 2012, the monthly rate of entitlement in respect of rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if they receive the full pay; the reason for any deductions; if they have any entitlement to rent supplement; if he will accept this enquiry as a basis for...

Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 14 June 2012, when it is expected to deal with the appeal arising from the refusal of their application for disability allowance, in view of the fact that it was submitted some time ago; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30338/12]

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when payment will issue on an application for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30352/12]

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when payment will be granted in respect of an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30581/12]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if it is anticipated that responsibility for matters relating to regulation or operational rules in respect of the print media is likely to pass to his Department; if he has had any discussions or met with any of the individual stakeholders or their representatives, principal figures or organisations in the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which plans are afoot or likely to materialise with the objective of dramatically enhancing the quality and speed of broadband services here with a view to achieving a quality of service equal to the best in Europe; if he has had any discussions with the various service providers regarding same;...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if directly or in conjunction with the regulator he has had any discussions with the service providers in respect of the various mobile telephone services; if any particular or specific deficiencies in the standard and quality of service to the customers have been particularly identified; the proposed action...

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with the various stakeholders involved in alternative energy production with particular reference to the need to maximise capability and output in this area; if the desirable targets have so far been reached in this regard; if he intends to incentivise this sector...

Written Answers — Exploration Licences: Exploration Licences (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which explorations licences issued in each of the past three years to date have been activated or are likely to be so activated in the near future; if he will further outline the degree to which he expects the State to benefit from any revenues or royalties accruing therefrom; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Exploration Licences: Exploration Licences (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of individual explorations of oil and gas and or other mineral resources currently on-hand or contemplated on and off-shore; the extent, if any to which commercially viable results have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31004/12]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he or his Department directly or through the medium of the Regulator have monitored the developments in An Post post de-regulation with particular reference to the need to ensure the continued provision of countrywide next day delivery of letter and parcel services supported by the...

Written Answers — Gas Exploration: Gas Exploration (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 357: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date in bringing product ashore from the Corrib Gas field; if the statutory requirements in respect of the project have been fully complied with; when it is expected that supply will become available to the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31005/12]

Written Answers — Fuel Prices: Fuel Prices (26 Jun 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has monitored the impact of oil, gas and commercial diesel prices on the economy, whether directly or in conjunction with his EU colleagues any particular procedure can be followed whereby the EU can avail of economies of scale through bulk purchase and or storage; and if he will make a...