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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when rent support will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43865/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has incentivised or proposes to incentivise plant oil production for energy purpose; his future intentions in this regard with a view to maximising home production and reducing dependency on imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43998/08]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has evaluated the economic impact of national and EU climate change measures; the provision he will make to offset such negatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43995/08]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of oil, gas or other mineral exploration licences sought and issued in the past year; the number activated in that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43996/08]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent and nature of discussions he has had with the public and private broadcasting sectors in the context of the future development of the broadcasting services here; if he has discussed broadcasting policy with the relevant executives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43997/08]

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has received or issued advice or instructions nationally or in conjunction with his EU colleagues in the matter of the prevention of spam, computer hacking or the use of the Internet for child abuse, pornography or other illegal purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44002/08]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options in regard to the future operation of parcel and letter delivery services here on a next day all week basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44003/08]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had discussions directly or indirectly with current or potential service providers in regard to the future letter and parcel delivery services nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44004/08]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 391: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with his EU colleagues or An Post in the context of the future development of the postal services here and throughout Europe; if he has discussed how best it is intended to meet public service obligations in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44005/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied regarding the availability of broadband here; if previous and recent efforts for the provision of such services have been successful; if efforts to date compare favourably or otherwise with the availability of service throughout the other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 393: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has taken initiatives nationally or in conjunction with his EU colleagues to advance the cause and provision of state of the art communications technology; the degree to which discussions have taken place which might result in improvements in this sector in this jurisdiction; and if he...

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in regard to the development of the digital hub and the benefits accruing there from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44008/08]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 493: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when road markings will be undertaken by his Department as per planning conditions on foot of grant of permission to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he will provide an assurance that this matter will be concluded at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43859/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (2 Dec 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 qualifies for a higher education grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43860/08]

Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

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Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

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Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

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Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (27 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to continue the expenditure on electronic voting with the consequent impact for the taxpayer in view of the current economic climate; if an attempt has been made to dispose of the technology; his views on whether this technology is now worthless and if annual expenditure continues regardless of...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43313/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (27 Nov 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in regard to an application for leave to remain in the State and asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43293/08]