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Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 614: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the availability of digital television throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1966/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Rights: Broadcasting Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 615: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the Ryder Cup promoters, television interests or other sporting authorities or agencies with a view to meeting the expressed wishes of various interests in respect of broadcasting rights for the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1978/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Rights: Broadcasting Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the nature of the discussions that have taken place between his Department and sporting organisations with a view to clarification of the extent to which each sport is likely to be covered by way of terrestrial television services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1979/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Rights: Broadcasting Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 617: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to television and broadcasting rights in respect of the Ryder Cup; if the services are likely to be free to air or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1980/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Rights: Broadcasting Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 650: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the nature of discussions he has had with sporting organisations, television or other broadcasting authorities in regard to the availability of free to air or terrestrial services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2013/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Rights: Broadcasting Rights (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 651: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to review the full extent of sporting events likely to be made available free to air through television in the next two years; his preferred options in this regard; his proposals to achieve such objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2014/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 621: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to the provision of broadband throughout the country with particular reference to the entire island; if achievements in this jurisdiction are equal to those elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1984/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 623: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason broadband availability here has failed to keep pace with European trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1986/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 624: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is his intention that Departments might use An Post for electronic monetary transmissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1987/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 628: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his intentions in regard to the future development of An Post having particular regard to the need for the utilisation of the readily available network of post offices and sub-post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1991/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 629: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the nature of his recent discussion with management, unions or staff in An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1992/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 630: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his directions or instructions to An Post with a view to broadening the extent, scale and scope of the services available through post office and sub-post office networks with a view to identifying the full extent of likely services to be available in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 631: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he has taken or proposes to take to ensure the continuity, viability and cost effectiveness of the postal service in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1994/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 632: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has influenced policy direction in An Post with particular reference to retaining the maximum number of post offices and sub-post offices incorporating modern technology with the view to the delivery of modern, efficient and cost effective services to a growing customer base; and if he...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 633: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent and nature of discussions he has had with An Post with a view to ensuring expansion and continuity of service incorporating modern technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1996/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 634: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of post offices closed or downgraded in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1997/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 635: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has ordered or will order the upgrading of the maximum number of post offices and sub-post offices with a view to ensuring electronic transmission capability throughout the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1998/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 636: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he will influence, direct or otherwise provide for the continued existence and expansion of the postal service including the network of post offices and sub-post offices in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1999/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 637: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of post offices or sub-post offices that have been closed down or downgraded in the past 12 months; his proposals to ensure the continuation of the fullest possible extent of the postal services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2000/06]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (25 Jan 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 638: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he has encouraged the redevelopment of An Post with a view to providing the widest possible modern services to thepublic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2001/06]