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Written Answers — Trading Partners: Trading Partners (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 158: To ask the Taoiseach Ireland's top ten trading partners both in terms of imports and exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28608/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of beds likely to come into use at Peamount Hospital arising from the recently announced initiative to alleviate overcrowding at accident and emergency departments in Dublin hospitals; the position regarding the retention of the tuberculosis and respiratory facilities with the relevant consultancy backup; if a...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a conclusive diagnosis can be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if treatment or improved speech or other learning assistance or therapy can be provided at an early date with a view to creating the best possible chance for this person's future development; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an increase in nursing home subvention will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28602/04]

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself regarding the future of An Post with particular reference to the need to ensure the non-interruption of services in the approach to Christmas 2004; if all steps are being taken to address the relevant issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28586/04]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the most modern options now available in respect of provision of broadband or other high-tech communication facilities; the degree to which provision of such facilities is being pursued here; the extent to which Ireland is capable of keeping pace with and catching up on competitors in this area; and if he will...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the delay in the provision of broadband facilities in view of the commitment to achieve 320,000 connections by 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28588/04]

Written Answers — Exploration for Natural Resources: Exploration for Natural Resources (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of oil, gas and other mineral mining explorations, ongoing, proposed or concluded; the viability of deposits identified; the cost in terms of tax foregone in the course of the explorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28591/04]

Written Answers — Mobile Telephony: Mobile Telephony (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress to date in the registration of all mobile telephones with particular reference to the need to counter child pornography; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28592/04]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to his proposals in respect of broadcasting in the future; when he expects to be in a position to indicate his intentions in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28593/04]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to encourage the production of alternative electricity for contribution to the national grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28594/04]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his short, medium and long term proposals to encourage alternative and environmentally friendly energy production; the extent to which he expects such sources to contribute to the national requirements in this regard in the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28595/04]

Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Ireland's newest and most lucrative trading partners in respect of both imports and exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28607/04]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if insurance costs here remain a deterrent to investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28609/04]

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which public liability or other insurance costs here compare with other European countries, trading partners or competitors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28610/04]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he has given consideration to the number of persons on employment or training schemes through FÁS or other agencies; the degree to which he has examined the prospect of the allocation of extra funding to FÁS in the Estimates for 2005 with a view to enhancing the programmes available to FÁS and other...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the degree to which he expects to provide adequate funds to enable FÁS continue its current programme and restore programmes dropped due to lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28613/04]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits granted to first time applicants in the past 12 months; the way in which this figure corresponds with previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28614/04]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits granted in each of the past five years; the number refused in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28615/04]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (16 Nov 2004)

Bernard Durkan: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reasons given by overseas investors who have failed to follow through on job creation proposals here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28616/04]