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Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Correct.

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: That is an interesting idea.

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (20 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad of an opportunity to speak on this report which will lead to legislation. I have listened with interest to various contributions from both sides of the House and we need to concentrate on a couple of matters at this stage. First, we should all be conversant with the situation as it affects our constituents. I am sure each Member of the House has had direct contact with...

Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: The Tánaiste is right.

Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to raise three items of promised legislation. There have been major breaches of company law in the past ten years, during which time I repeatedly raised the issue in the House. In view of this and the need to ensure obvious issues are addressed, has there been progress in the preparation of the companies Bill which will involve consolidation and modernisation of the law and probably...

Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is an important Bill and the Tánaiste should indicate when it is likely to be brought before the House.

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: It is a pity the Deputy did not point that out to his colleagues last year.

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: That is dangerous.

Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme) and Remuneration Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this Bill. This is an important issue with wide implications. Many issues have been touched on by other speakers. We have been informed about demographic changes for years and that by 2035 there will be a serious problem in the country. We did not realise there were other economic issues at the time which would impact on our ability to meet...

Written Answers — Exploration Licences: Exploration Licences (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of oil, gas or other mineral explorations currently in progress on foot of licences issued in each of the past ten years and to date in 2011; the extent to which it is estimated that economic benefit will accrue from such explorations; if any particular locations have indicated more positive results;...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has examined the failure of programmes to provide high-speed broadband in all areas throughout the country regardless of geographic location over the past ten years; the degree to which other jurisdictions have surpassed this country's performance in that regard over the same period; the...

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which modern IT available to the educational sector is on a par with the best available worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30434/11]

Written Answers — Job Protection: Job Protection (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which he continues to monitor the reasons for relocation to more competitive economies by various manufacturers or service providers in the communications sector over the past five years and to date in 2011; the extent to which positive intervention will be made to address any issues arising; and if he will...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date in the development of the Corrib gas field, with particular reference to the likelihood of supply becoming available to the domestic and industrial consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30424/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he can identify precise objectives for the provision of high-speed broadband throughout the entire country without exception; the extent to which precise infrastructural requirements have been identified and costed in this regard; when such targets are likely to be achieved; and if he will...

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, directly or through the regulator, he has become aware of poor mobile phone coverage at a number of locations throughout the country; if there is an obligation on the service providers, the regulator or the Minister to ensure that the quality of such services is at least on par with that available in other...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the telecommunications system is now reliant on wire, wireless or satellite systems; the degree to which fibre optics is an integral part of the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30427/11]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has studied the quality, coverage and capability of telecommunication systems throughout Europe with a view to replication here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30428/11]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (19 Oct 2011)

Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of any oil, mineral, gas or other valuable discoveries in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30429/11]