Results 59,541-59,560 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 985: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications currently with him seeking approval for wind generated electricity; when he expects approval to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29213/08]
- Written Answers — Television Broadcasting: Television Broadcasting (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 976: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the need for greater use of subtitles in appropriate circumstances having particular regard to meet the needs of those with hearing difficulties; if he has issued instructions or directions to ComReg in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29203/08]
- Written Answers — Corrib Gas Project: Corrib Gas Project (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 977: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects the Corrib gas field to supply the market here; when he expects gas from this field to become available to the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29204/08]
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 978: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options for the development and the provision of the full range of Irish broadcasting services at home and abroad, whether by satellite or other means in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29205/08]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 979: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Ireland's current rating in the European and international league in regard to broadband availability in respect of communities of 10,000 or more, between 5,000 and 10,000, between 3,000 and 5,000 and under 5,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29206/08]
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 980: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he has taken directly or in conjunction with his EU colleagues to improve Ireland's standing in the field of information technology with particular reference to the immediate availability of high speed broadband and general state of the art communications technology here with particular reference to...
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 983: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will issue direction in regard to the future of the postal service with particular reference to the need to retain the optimum number of post offices and sub-post offices, sufficiently and strategically located to meet the service requirements and competition in the future; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Question 984: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the discussions that have taken place with An Post, the postal unions and other interested bodies with a view to ensuring continuation of a reliable next day delivery postal service in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29211/08]
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Injury time.
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Ask the former Minister, Martin O'Donoghue.
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: It is in Limerick too.
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: His has cast a shadow over the Minister on that side.
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Fianna Fáil got rid of him.
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: The Minister used the past tense.
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: That is the economics of 1977.
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: The Minister is using hypnosis.
- Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: I ask the Minister for Transport to carry out an immediate investigation into the chaos at Dublin Airport arising from the failure of the radar system with resultant safety implications, causing the cancellation of numerous flights and major inconvenience to customers; if he will ascertain the reason for the failure of the technology; if he will give an assurance that the issues involved can...
- Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: That is the problem with technology.
- Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: Technology can be queer.
- Air Services. (10 Jul 2008)
Bernard Durkan: We all must acknowledge that health and safety is a primary factor and the authority must be congratulated that this prevailed. However, significant inconvenience is being caused. The Minister indicated in response to earlier questions that the system attempted to break down during a number of previous incidents. On receipt of the information that matters had been resolved, did the...