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Written Answers — EU Battle Groups: EU Battle Groups (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the result of discussions he might have had with his European colleagues in respect of European defence and security measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7435/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the African counties currently experiencing the most serious deficiencies in the administration of democracy, observance of human rights, famine or internal strife; the extent to which he directly or through the EU and UN or otherwise can positively influence the situation with a view to addressing such issues; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will indicate the ten African countries currently having human rights strife or deficiencies in democracy; the extent to which he will influence the international community to improve the situation or by direct aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7425/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the assistance of the African Union countries can be enlisted in the context of the improved distribution of aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7428/06]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the full extent of Ireland's aid programme to the various African countries; if improved targeting of aid can be achieved in specific locations particularly in areas of strife and famine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7429/06]

Written Answers — Sudanese Famine: Sudanese Famine (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which achievements have been made in respect of the alleviation of starvation or strife in Darfur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7426/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding provided by her Department in the health budget for each year from 1998 to date in 2006; the number employed in the health services throughout the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7436/06]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he contemplates opening further embassies worldwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7424/06]

Written Answers — Democratisation Process: Democratisation Process (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the democratic institutions are established or developing in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7427/06]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has taken initiatives through the EU or the UN to establish stronger links with the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7431/06]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which greater links have been established between the EU and the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7432/06]

Written Answers — International Terrorism: International Terrorism (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had discussions recently with his EU colleagues in the matter of combating terrorism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7434/06]

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Ceann Comhairle ruled me out of order yesterday morning as well.

Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. On promised legislation, and in view of recent disturbing changes in the electricity business, will the Taoiseach indicate if it is intended to bring in the single electricity market Bill at an early stage? I noticed some leaks in regard to broadcasting — they are not all in the aquatic centre. It would be an appropriate time to put an end to the leaks, give us...

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: What about the trends?

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State should be careful.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister of State should concentrate.

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (21 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to take action to improve Ireland's performance in regard to the provision of broadband facilities having particular regard to the need to keep pace with developments in other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6586/06]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (21 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to improve the quality and coverage of mobile telephony here and availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6585/06]

Written Answers — Electricity Sector: Electricity Sector (21 Feb 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he or his Department have had discussions with the ESB and other energy producers in regard to the future structures of the electricity industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6695/06]