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Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: They came, they saw but they did not conquer. It is no harm to remind the Government that those issues remain to be resolved. They have not gone away. There are serious issues facing people in constituencies adjacent to Dublin and throughout the country.

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad that my party leader did not take too seriously the musings of the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. We never do. The Minister can rest assured that in future we will take anything he says in kind.

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Since the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has returned from his endeavours in the constituency, would it now be opportune to inquire about progress on the electronic communications Bill which has been promised for a considerable time? Many things were promised over the past couple of weeks and now might be a good time to deliver on some of them. The energy Bill is...

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: The Minister should not have bothered being in the House.

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Rambo.

Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: That was because of inaccurate opinion polls.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, as alleged, access to the national grid is expensive or otherwise prohibitive through long drawn out procedures or otherwise; if he intends to issue any policy directives arising from this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8525/05]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to support or encourage the production of alternative energy with particular reference to wind energy; if he has given any direction in this regard or intends to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8517/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way in which he proposes to ensure that telecommunication services here in terms of costs and effectiveness are on a par with those available in other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8520/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that sufficient competition has been generated in the provision of broadband facilities nationwide to meet the desired requirements and objectives; if he intends to issue any directives in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8531/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself that the proper climate exists for the development of competition in the provision of modern telecommunications facilities with particular reference to broadband and mobile and fixed line telephone technology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8533/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the high cost of mobile telephone use here as compared to other jurisdictions; if he has taken any policy initiatives arising from this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8309/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has used his directive prerogative to encourage an improvement in the quality and coverage of mobile telephone services throughout the country; if he has given any direction to the regulator in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8523/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his most recent proposals for the future of An Post with particular reference to the need to retain the post office structure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8308/05]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself regarding the future of An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8532/05]

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself regarding the availability of natural gas supplies in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8526/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Ireland's position in the European league in regard to availability of broadband; the extent to which this situation has improved or is likely to improve in the foreseeable future with particular reference to the need to achieve targets set by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8458/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if mobile telephone charges here are the highest in Europe; his policy initiatives to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8459/05]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the state of developments in regard to 3G telephone technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8515/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (10 Mar 2005)

Bernard Durkan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the extent to which the Internet and the mobile telephone system are being used to promote gambling to the detriment of young people and families; if he intends to issue any instructions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8516/05]