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Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (19 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1029: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to an issue at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology where Fáilte Ireland removed funding to students of the total immersion chef programme; his views on the proposal made by Galway Mayo Institute of Technology student's union that these students be allowed to apply for vocational education committee...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (17 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the Irish Red Cross's reputation and credibility within the International Red Cross movement has been damaged or compromised in view of the recent negative media articles on the Irish Red Cross (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48213/09]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (17 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Defence his views, in view of the fact that the Irish Red Cross is an auxiliary to the Government in the provision of humanitarian services as endorsed by the Government at the 30th International Conference of the Red Cross, Red Crescent and state parties to the Geneva Convention in Geneva in 2007, on whether this role is in any way compromised by the...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (17 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Defence if, further to a previous parliamentary question in which he stated that upon the submission by the Irish Red Cross of a governance reform report to his office that an interdepartmental discussion between the Departments of Defence, the Taoiseach and Foreign Affairs would take place, he will confirm that his Department will take part in these...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (16 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount spent on the Christmas lights as Gaeilge initiative each year since its inception; the amount allocated in 2009; the recipients and the amount in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47045/09]

Written Answers — Údaras na Gaeltachta: Údaras na Gaeltachta (16 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 48: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an mbeidh toghchán ann d'Údaras na Gaeltachta in 2010; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [47052/09]

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (16 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the additional actions he proposes to take regarding the renewed programme for Government in view of budget 2010. [47340/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (16 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will use the overseas aid budget to pay for climate debt to poor countries; if he supports the position that 100% of the funds promised to support climate adaptation in developing countries, as part of the current UN climate negotiations, should be additional to official development assistance; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (16 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his role in discussions taking place at EU level, and at Copenhagen, for funding to developing countries affected by climate change; the position being promoted by him at EU level for separation of funding for overseas development aid and climate change funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47406/09]

Written Answers — Nuclear Proliferation: Nuclear Proliferation (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding discussions between the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Iranian Government. [47176/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views, following one of the conclusions of the Goldstone report, on whether there is an immediate and urgent environmental threat to the citizens of Gaza and their Israeli neighbours from the contamination of water, pollution, and release of raw sewage into the adjoining sea; the action that the European Union and he will take to...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding loss of life in Afghanistan; his views on the suggestion that the second surge of troops is the correct course of action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47180/09]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the Papal Nuncio being the dean of the diplomatic corps while it is the case elsewhere that the longest serving ambassador fills such a position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46850/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the humanitarian position and progress being made on eliminating the conflicts that are taking a toll on civilian life in Darfur. [47178/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the political, civil society and humanitarian position in Somalia. [47177/09]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way in which persons who are seeking regularisation of their status are allocated to hostels for the duration of this assessment; the method of tendering for such hostels; the selection process; the criteria; the guideline costings; and details of such allocations as have been made from the beginning of the scheme....

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the talks he has had with the Vatican and its representatives regarding the Murphy report on child sex abuse in the diocese of Dublin. [47175/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has set interim targets for achievement of the United Nations target for spending on overseas development in accordance with the programme for Government; and if he will he set out those targets. [47173/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 267: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs how he proposes to make savings of more than €25 million in 2010 on Vote 29b relating to bilateral aid. [47174/09]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (15 Dec 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent discussions at the meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers regarding the future status of Jerusalem. [47181/09]