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Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (28 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total value of research development and demonstration projects in the energy sector funded by the exchequer currently underway; if this is less than the 2006 figure of €25 million announced in the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation, the reason for the drop; if there is any intention that the...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (29 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he raised the case of a person (details supplied) with the UNMIK authorities on his recent visit to Pristina; if he did, then the response he received; and if he did not, if he will do so on any occasion soon. [31732/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (29 Nov 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if and when the Government will recognise an independent Kosovo; if he has plans to work towards a work permit system here for Kosovars in an effort to alleviate the dangerous level of unemployment there; if the Government will consider offering much-needed support to Kosovar agriculture and education; if he will take action at EU level in...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (4 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Transport the proportion of buses in the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleets that run on alternative fuels or on hybrid engines; his plans to ensure that buses commissioned in the future rely on such technologies; the improvements that have been made in the fuel efficiency of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleets through replacement of older vehicles;...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the €435 million allocated in the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013 to the communications and broadband programme refers exclusively to Exchequer funding; if he will provide a breakdown of this figure; if the cost of MANs phases 1 or 2 is included in this figure; if he will provide an indicative...

Written Answers — Oil Imports: Oil Imports (4 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the three countries that provided the highest proportions of Ireland's oil imports in each year since 1998, including 2006; the proportions of Ireland's oil imports provided by each in each year; if the proportion of Ireland's oil imports coming from the UK increased dramatically over that period, the reason...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (5 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of households with access to broadband in each county; the percentage of households connected to broadband in each county; and the breakdown of these figures by technology. [32736/07]

Written Answers — Energy Research Projects: Energy Research Projects (6 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the results of the inventory compiled by his Department and SEI of energy research projects under way in 2004, including the amount that was funded by the Exchequer in that year; the amount spent by the Exchequer on energy research projects in any subsequent years for which he has figures; and the locations...

Written Answers — Electricity Interconnectors: Electricity Interconnectors (6 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the breakdown of the timetable that will ensure delivery of the east west electricity interconnector with Great Britain by 2012; and when he expects Eirgrid to report to him on its cost benefit analysis and feasibility planning for further interconnection with the UK and Europe. [33056/07]

Written Answers — Electricity Transmission: Electricity Transmission (6 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the stage the plans to transfer ownership of the electricity transmission system from ESB to Eirgrid are at; the timetable for the implementation of the transfer by end 2008 as stated in the programme for Government; if he has had recently or will hold in the near future meetings with ESB unions or the ESB...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (6 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps that have been taken since the forum on innovation and employment in energy, held on 13 July 2007, to attract higher levels of investment in the renewable energy sector here; and the progress in the whole-Government energy innovation and employment initiative announced that day. [33213/07]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 120: To ask the Taoiseach the percentage of energy consumed in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility that comes from renewable sources. [33285/07]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the percentage of energy consumed in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility that comes from renewable sources. [33280/07]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the percentage of energy consumed in her Department and in all agencies for which her Department has responsibility that comes from renewable sources. [33282/07]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Transport the percentage of energy consumed in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility that comes from renewable sources. [33286/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (11 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of buses currently in service in the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleets that run on alternative fuels; the percentage of the total fuel used that is alternative fuel in each case of a bus that uses alternative fuel; and the number of buses currently in service in the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleets that use hybrid engines. [34383/07]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of energy consumed in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility that comes from renewable sources. [33281/07]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of energy consumed in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility that comes from renewable sources. [33278/07]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (11 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the percentage of energy consumed in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility that comes from renewable sources. [33274/07]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (11 Dec 2007)

Simon Coveney: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the percentage of energy consumed in his Department and in all agencies for which his Department has responsibility that comes from renewable sources. [33284/07]