Results 70,801-70,820 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I wish to ask a short supplementary question.

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister comment on the decision by the regulator some months ago to the effect that it was intended not to support wind generated electricity to any great extent in the future? To what extent will that impact on his alternative energy policy?

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: He did. That was the message.

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I did not hear the Minister's statement, just the regulator's.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: They are swooping down.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: There would be some fish to fry then.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That could be arranged.

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister indicate the extent to which he can speed up the development of the proposed east-west interconnector? Such an interconnector will enable us to sell surplus electricity generated here on the European market as well as to obtain surplus electricity that may be generated in Britain. This is important with reference to the continuity of energy supply and the balance within the...

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I thought we were having questions on broadband.

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister was also looking forward to questions on broadband.

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I know. I always try to remain within the time limit.

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of the heightened concerns regarding continuity and security of supplies of oil, gas and other fuels, escalating prices and the potential negative for the consumer and the economy, he will provide increased incentives in line with those on offer in other leading European countries for the production...

Energy Resources. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Will the Minister indicate, in light of what he correctly identifies as the need to depend less on fossil fuels and more on alternative energies, how he might keep pace with other European countries such as Austria, Scandinavian countries and Germany, that have pioneered activity in this area? Notwithstanding what he said in his reply on the Kyoto principles, if the Minister accelerated the...

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: True.

Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: In view of rapidly increasing oil prices, would it not be a good idea to introduce the NORA — National Oil Reserves Agency — Bill to discuss the factors that contribute to those prices, other than world fuel prices?

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (11 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to bring pupil-teacher ratios at primary level into line with best practice in other European countries with particular reference to children from economically or socially deprived areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27684/05]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (11 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when she will be in a position to provide the necessary funding for the next phase of the Naas Hospital development plan; if she will make the necessary provision within the context of the Estimates for her Department and budget 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27602/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason all 50 beds at Maynooth Community Hospital are not available for patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27745/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, further to Question No. 746 of 28 September 2005, his views on whether the negative policy of the community welfare service of the Health Service Executive acting on its behalf is likely to place an extra burden on the Exchequer; if as is proposed, a single person who qualifies for one-parent family allowance and rent support...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (11 Oct 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, further to Questions Nos. 750 and 757 of 28 September 2005, when the review of a person's entitlement to rent support will be concluded (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27332/05]