Results 63,401-63,420 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for naturalisation in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18327/07]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his intentions in regard to the purchase of carbon credits in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18301/07]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his public housing programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18309/07]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and location of incinerators in use or proposed in the context of waste management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18310/07]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of landfill sites currently being used in respect of waste disposal throughout the country; if similar new facilities are contemplated; the proposed locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18311/07]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number and location of landfill sites expected to become operational in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18313/07]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his policy in regard to waste management; the extent to which such requirements are expected to be met by way of recycling, landfill or incineration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18312/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied at the progress to date in regard to the delivery of broadband services here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18298/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects 100% broadband availability here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18299/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects Ireland to take its place at the leading edge in the European context in terms of the provision and availability of broadband and other telecommunication services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18307/07]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals for oil, gas and other mineral explorations in the future with particular reference to the current or proposed amendment to the licensing regime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18300/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will further incentivise the growing of bio-fuel crops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18302/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will introduce new incentives to encourage bio-fuel production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18303/07]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that all outstanding relevant matters in respect of the Corrib gas pipeline have been resolved to the satisfaction of all concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18304/07]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his preferred options in respect of the alternative routes for the Corrib gas pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18305/07]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects produce from the Corrib gas field to be available to the commercial and domestic sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18306/07]

Written Answers — Nuclear Energy: Nuclear Energy (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with groups interested in the provision or promotion of nuclear energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18308/07]

Disabled Drivers. (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: There are clear inconsistencies in the regulations for disabled drivers and passengers tax concessions and the way they are applied. To qualify for a concession under these regulations, a person must have lost the use of one or both limbs. I do not understand this, having studied the regulations for some time. I have met people who have lost the use of an arm or leg and neither of them...

Disabled Drivers. (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I have never been in this situation before.

Disabled Drivers. (28 Jun 2007)

Bernard Durkan: It goes to show that no matter how long a person has been around, one can learn something every day. I thank the Ceann Comhairle.