Results 68,941-68,960 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan
- Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has knowledge of the optimum number of post offices to be retained, upgraded or downgraded by An Post; his views on the way in which such proposals are likely to affect the delivery of services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7125/06]
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when a decision will be made on foot of an application under the sports capital grant scheme 2006 by a centre (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6532/06]
- Written Answers — Company Closures: Company Closures (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the implications for consumers here in the event of more oil or other fuel companies exiting the Irish market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7064/06]
- Written Answers — Internet Crime: Internet Crime (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the actions he can take to counter the problem regarding increased use of the Internet for child pornography and gambling; if his attention has been drawn to the potential damage to society to such abuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7075/06]
- Written Answers — Internet Crime: Internet Crime (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has had discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to combating the predatory use of the Internet by those with doubtful intentions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7076/06]
- Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 544: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to deportation appeal in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6589/06]
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 618: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the entitlements to third level education in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6588/06]
- Interdepartmental Committees. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: They are units, not houses.
- Fisheries Protection. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: I wish him tight nets.
- Broadcasting Legislation. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: One should listen out for Jim Jim.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: That would be a shame.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has quantified Ireland's future energy needs and security of supply in view of the scale of economic growth and the increase in the population; his projections in the area of alternative renewable energy sources; his proposals and expectations in respect of the Corrib gas field; the...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: When does the Minister expect to publish this consultation document to generate an adequate debate? Has the Minister studied the implication of various alternative energy suppliers exiting the Irish market? I refer to wind generated electricity and petroleum or gas. Why are energy suppliers exiting the market? In the case of electricity is it because excessive costs prohibit them from...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister think it advisable to direct the regulator, particularly in view of the signals given to the industry generally by energy suppliers exiting the market in respect of the confidence required at present? We have slipped by approximately 10% in our projections to meet the Kyoto targets. Does the Minister think that given the preparations now being made by alternative energy...
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Very good. It is a long time coming.
- Wild Salmon Stocks. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Be careful. Do not state that too often.
- Energy Resources. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister accept that investment in research and development is likely to have the greatest impact in terms of broadening the base for renewable energy in the future? Will he agree that this is accepted by the recently published report of the European Commission? Does he not agree that â¬20 million or â¬100 million invested in research and development will have much more impact than...
- Ministerial Staff. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: That is â¬1 million. They must give good advice.
- Ministerial Staff. (21 Feb 2006)
Bernard Durkan: It is on a wider range of issues.