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Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Last week, I tabled a question to the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, requesting information on funding for the next phase of the Naas General Hospital development programme. The reply I received was that my query had been referred to the Health Service Executive.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Legislation may be required because we cannot get answers to the parliamentary questions we put to the Minister——

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: It should be.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: In that case, will the chief executive of the HSE come into the House to answer questions? The Minister provides the funding and my question was about funding.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I appreciate that but the Tánaiste wishes to answer.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Unless the Tánaiste has handed over responsibility for funding to somebody else——

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Perhaps the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, will answer my question.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Ballybrit lobby.

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the steps he has taken either directly or through the regulator with the objective of broadening the business base of An Post with a view to upgrading and extending the services to a greater number of consumers, with consequent benefit to the economy; the future of the postal services here; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to encourage the production of wind generated electricity on and off shore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34662/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes to take further initiatives to promote or encourage the production of hydro, wind or bio-energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34706/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to AER VII; the discussions he has had with the industry in regard to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34961/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 276: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions he has had with the ESB, Iarnród Éireann or other bodies or agencies with a view to expanding the scope and scale of telecommunications services countrywide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34682/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with potential service providers with a view to the creation of a State or semi-State communications service with particular reference to mobile, fixed line or wireless technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34691/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the discussions which have taken place between his Department and other State or semi-State or private sector interests with a view to the provision of State controlled communications services, such as fixed line or mobile phone technology and broadband services; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to review the conditions regarding the exploration on or off shore in respect of oil or gas or other minerals with a view to ensuring a fair return to the State from such resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34958/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 246: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with his European colleagues with a view to more emphasis on the development and production of alternative energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34650/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress to date on the issues surrounding the Corrib gas pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34668/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had recent discussions with the company or companies involved in the provision of services associated with the Corrib gas pipeline or local interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34669/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress in respect of the degree to which the mediator has been successful in dealing with the issues surrounding the Corrib gas pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34670/05]