Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 175: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to develop the alternative energy sector with a view to a reduction in fossil fuel importation and a higher degree of compliance with the Kyoto principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13844/06]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 216: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his preferred options in respect of the various methods of electricity generation in the future; the desirable proportions of hydro, wind, bio or other methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13891/06]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 216 together.

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 56 of today.