Results 72,081-72,100 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the nature of the discussions he has had with the various salmon fishing interests with particular reference to conservation needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14816/05]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals to combat child pornography on the Internet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14742/05]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, arising from the recent report of the Data Protection Commissioner, he has legislative proposals to address the various issues including privacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14754/05]

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of broadband service providers engaged or seeking to engage in the provision of broadband services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14767/05]

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which progress to date in the provision of broadband services is in keeping with the revised targets set by his Department; his proposals to accelerate the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14768/05]

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to availability of broadband here as compared with other European countries; if the progress here is in line with that elsewhere; the reason for any discrepancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14769/05]

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress in the past 12 months in the provision of broadband services throughout the country in respect of both wireless and fixed line facilities; the number of connections made through wireless and fixed line or other means including satellite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14771/05]

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Having regard to the revised targets by his Department, does the Minister accept the take-up of 140,000 customers is disappointing and it is unlikely, given the progress to date, that the revised target will be achieved? An earlier date had been set for the original target. Are the various service providers meeting targets under each heading, for example, wireless or satellite? How does their...

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I would like to conclude this line of questioning.

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: My questions are brief and I do not interrupt. Please let me conclude my questioning.

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: May I ask one supplementary question?

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Those are new rules. There are no such rules.

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: How many service providers are there, what number of connections is attributable to each, how many service providers have offered to provide service, what is the manner and methodology whereby they intend to provide the service and to what extent, if any, has the Minister or ComReg evaluated their potential in accelerating the provision of broadband services throughout the country? To what...

Telecommunications Services. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Members of the Oireachtas then write to those constituents.

Fisheries Protection. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: North Donegal.

Fisheries Protection. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: There is a minute left.

Estimates for Public Services 2005: Message from Select Committee. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Unfortunately, I attempted to ask supplementary questions on other issues, but was curtailed severely. I thought the last question would have been taken and intend to lodge an official complaint.

Inland Fisheries. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason the final report on the review of inland fisheries services has not yet been published; when it will be published for public consultation; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that board members, chief executive officers and staff are in a state of limbo with great uncertainty hanging over their...

Inland Fisheries. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Have the consultants finalised their contribution to the report or will they be required to make any further input? Have they been paid for their work and are there any outstanding payments? Has the steering group examined the report and signed off on it? While I appreciate the intricacies of the report and its importance, when does the Minister of State expect to be in a position to publish...

Inland Fisheries. (5 May 2005)

Bernard Durkan: What discussions have taken place between the Minister of State and his senior Minister? I accept the Department is one global office. To what extent has the Minister of State entered into discussions and negotiations with a view to addressing the issues raised in the report? Can the Minister of State give any indication as to when the elections for members to the regional fisheries boards...