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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when jobseeker's allowance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35913/09]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of wind farms currently contributing to the national grid; the total electricity generated thereby; the number of such farms seeking access to the national grid and their capacity to produce electricity in the future; when it is expected that approval will be given to all such applicants; and if he...

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount currently available to the fund accruing from the television broadcasting licence; the extent to which such funds are available to the public and independent broadcasting sectors; the degree to which it is intended to apportion such funding in the future; if advertising revenue is expected to become...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that all local loop unbundling has been completed in accordance with projections and requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35860/09]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when it is expected that all commercial viable oil, gas or other mineral discoveries will supply product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35861/09]

Written Answers — Digital Hub: Digital Hub (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the degree to which the targets set in respect of the development of the Digital Hub have been achieved to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35862/09]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total number of local or independent radio broadcasting stations currently in operation; the number of licences originally issued to local or independent broadcasters; the number which have subsequently been taken over by national or multinational entities; if the concept of local broadcasting is assured...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with An Post regarding its future operation and perhaps extra responsibilities; if he has given consideration to the full extent of extra responsibilities compatible with its present operation which might be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35864/09]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals to review the total ban on eel fishing having particular regard to the fact that other EU countries, while taking conservation measures, have not imposed a total ban; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of those involved in eel fishing, particularly in the current economic climate; if...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of budgetary provision he has made for the introduction of post codes; the degree to which he has had discussions with the various likely service providers or their agents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35866/09]

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 434: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the efforts he is making to bring about a reduction in energy prices throughout the economy; if he has given any instructions to or received any communication from the regulator in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35867/09]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to improve the speed and availability of state of the art broadband services evenly here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35868/09]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 436: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which electricity is now generated from non-fossil fuels; the degree to which EirGrid can now rely on such production; the extent to which importation of coal, gas, or oil has been reduced as a consequence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35869/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of companies that have so far been approved for bio diesel or bio ethanol produced by way of particular incentive; the degree to which his Department has monitored the production and supply from the companies concerned; if all such companies have in fact produced product; if his attention has been...

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission Network: Electricity Transmission Network (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 438: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of electricity imported and exported through the interconnectors on an annual basis in each of the past five years to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35871/09]

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission Network: Electricity Transmission Network (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent and capacity of the North-South and east-west electricity interconnectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35872/09]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 440: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of smart metering and/or micro generation; the number of householders who have so far signed up and have been approved or pending; the extent of surplus generation provided to the grid; the amount paid for the electricity to the generator; the extent to which this corresponds per unit to the price...

Written Answers — Home Security Systems: Home Security Systems (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has sought or received any information from the regulator or the service provider regarding the possible deficiency in any particular intruder alert system; if it has come to his attention that many such systems are lacking in basic technology resulting in several major burglaries; if he has sought or...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 442: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent he has communicated with the regulator with a view to bringing about greater cost effectiveness and a greater ability to meet the consumer demands in terms of modernisation of the telecommunications sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35875/09]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (13 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a higher education grant will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35902/09]