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Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in regard to determination of naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3203/12]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3204/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3189/12]

Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Ó Cuív should take it easy.

Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: In respect of promised and past legislation, I wish to raise the degree to which the Data Protection Act is now being used by State and semi-State agencies to withhold-----

Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: There is promised legislation. It is being used to withhold legitimately sought information from people by public representatives. It is being used as a shelter to ensure that no information is given or that the elected Members of Parliament do not get information. There is a vehicle before the House in which context this might now be treated. The confidential communications with...

Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: -----in carrying out their daily work should be introduced.

Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: No, I referred to No. 109. It is a Bill to enhance the protections available to citizens to communicate in confidence with Members of the Oireachtas. The promised legislation is at cross purposes if-----

Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: It affects the Ceann Comhairle's job.

Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I know he would not like it to affect his job.

Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I know. I like to be helpful.

Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The critical issue I see, as a Member of this House for some time------

Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: -----is that the legislation is at cross purposes if we continue to allow the Data Protection Act to be interpreted the way it is.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which a greater extent of electricity can be generated from non-fossil means with particular reference to wind and other forms of electricity generation; the full extent of contribution of the national grid from non-fossil fuels at present; the potential over the next five years; and if he will...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when it is expected that product from the Corrib gas fields will be available to the consumer; the degree to which planning and licensing requirements have now been complied with; the issues if any, outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2567/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date in the determination of an appeal in respect of an application for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2797/12]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the standard quality and availability of high-speed broadband throughout this country compares to that available in other EU and non-EU jurisdictions; the degree to which this is fundamental to economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2822/12]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had any discussions with An Post with a view to ensuring the continuation of the full or enhanced scale of services throughout the country at local and regional level, the utilising of the existing network of post offices and sub-post offices, the continuation of next day delivery...

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which gas and electricity prices here, both to the domestic and commercial market, are competitive with those throughout Europe; the extent to which it might be expected that the prices here can be brought into line with or become the lowest in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (18 Jan 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent if any to which oil, gas or other mineral exploration onshore and offshore have shown positive or commercially viable results in each of the past three years to date in 2012; the number of exploration projects activated in that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2825/12]