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Broadcasting Legislation. (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. Does the Minister foresee any difficulties arising for terrestrial transmissions in view of the attractiveness of satellite television with the development of modern technology? Is he satisfied that the present structures are adequate to guarantee the integrity of the national broadcasting service while at the same time complying with EU recommendations and...

Broadcasting Legislation. (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Is the Minister satisfied that the development of the satellite television sector could pose a threat to terrestrial services, having regard to experiences and debate in other jurisdictions? Are there implications of such a development, for example, the possibility that sporting events could be monopolised by a particular group?

Telecommunications Services. (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether his revised projections on the provision of broadband facilities throughout the country are attainable in view of experience to date; the number of service providers engaged in the provision of such facilities; the number required to achieve the targets he set on time; the number wishing to...

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I have received a number of items of correspondence from the Ceann Comhairle. While I am always delighted to receive correspondence from the Ceann Comhairle, I would have preferred them to be in a more positive form. In order to facilitate the Ceann Comhairle and the Minister in future, a number of questions were refused on the basis that the Minister had no responsibility to the House. Two...

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: A year is a long time in politics.

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy should not mention the war.

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That is correct, it requires direction.

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to bring pupil-teacher ratios into line with previous commitments and in accordance with best practice throughout the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19773/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 831: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to ensure the provision of seat belts in all school buses throughout the country; if she is prepared to meet this requirement by September 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20102/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of parents, teachers and school management authorities at the prospect of proposed changes in the allocation of special needs teaching assistants at various schools throughout the country; if her attention has been drawn to the need to retain in full and enhance the availability of...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 152: To ask the Taoiseach the number of civil and public servants on a county basis who have been relocated in accordance with the Government's programme for decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18947/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has issued instructions in regard to the provision of extra beds in Naas General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19022/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19023/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a nursing home subvention or home help will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19024/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Finance when a decision will be made in the case of an application for appeal regarding a medical certificate for disabled drivers to the Health Service Executive in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19019/05]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent of the financial support he proposes to offer through Kildare County Council towards the building of a swimming pool at Leixlip; when work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19837/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been refused rent assistance; when her rent assistance application will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20069/05]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 557: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if and when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will qualify under the farm retirement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19825/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 650: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the names of the lawyers who represent or who have represented the Garda Commissioner or the former Garda Commissioner at the Morris tribunal of inquiry; and the amount of costs recommended or awarded to the lawyers in respect of both of the aforementioned by the tribunal. [19603/05]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Jun 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 651: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the names of the lawyers who represent or who have represented him at the Morris tribunal of inquiry; and the amount of costs recommended or awarded to his lawyers to date by the tribunal. [19604/05]