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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals in regard to future legislation for local and community radios with particular reference to the need to retain local interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11603/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to issue instructions or guidelines with a view to discouraging the growing practice of Ministers or Ministers for State who appear to use a combination of public and private funding in the theoretical promotion of services relating to their Departments but which coincidently contribute to...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the business sector in regard to the availability of broadband; if action is proposed to deal with broadband deficiencies in terms of quality of availability throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11618/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he might accelerate the date for the provision of digital television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11619/07]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has conveyed the policy of his Department or the Government to An Post with particular reference to the future of the postal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11620/07]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Masts: Telecommunications Masts (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received correspondence from various groups concerned regarding possible health problems arising from pylons, masts or other fixtures; if he has evaluated the information he has received, and the international scientific and medical evidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11621/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount of wind-generated electricity available to the national grid on a daily basis; the extent to which total availability is utilised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11622/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the evaluation of the pilot scheme in respect of digital television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11624/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the degree to which incentives are available or might become available for persons processing forest thinnings for domestic fuel purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11774/07]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 513: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the VTOS scheme will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11781/07]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if financial assistance will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare towards school transport costs for their daughter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11785/07]

Written Answers — Lyons Estate: Lyons Estate (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Question 595: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposed future use of Lyons Estate, Celbridge, County Kildare; the extent to which it will continue for research or educational purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11788/07]

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 18: In page 10, line 45, after "State" to insert the following: "including the ongoing financial investment in the infrastructure".

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 24: In page 11, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: "(d) the financial stability or credibility of the undertaking with particular reference to future requirements in respect of investment in modern infrastructure.".

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 26: In page 13, line 8, after "application" to insert the following: "provided the interests of the end user or customer are acknowledged". This is very similar to the amendment in the name of Deputy Broughan in the sense that it attempts to ensure the protection of the interests of the customer or end user, whichever title is used. They could be one and the same,...

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: I move amendment No. 27: In page 13, line 19, after "disclosure" to insert ", as defined in the Whistleblowers Act,". Deputy Broughan and I did not discuss this issue and both our amendments on this matter were put down spontaneously. Reference is made to whistleblowers and disclosure of information and evidence. We agree that a person divulging information which could be beneficial to the...

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Someone who blows a whistle.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: Do not go there.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: They would never do that.

Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Bernard Durkan: A specific procedure.