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- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the suspension of freedom to operate on the part of non-governmental organisations including those dealing with food aid in Zimbabwe has been considered by him; and if the issue has been considered at European level by the general and External Affairs Council. [23505/08]
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: On a point of order, I submitted a request on a matter under Standing Order 32 to the Ceann Comhairle's office yesterday evening.
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: I will be of assistance to the Ceann Comhairle by submitting it for consideration for the adjournment debate.
- Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: This legislation was originally introduced in 1998 in very particular circumstances. At that time, an undertaking was given that its extension would never be automatic but would be justified by the description of the circumstances which required its renewal. In addition, a Law Reform Commission report drew attention to the question of renewing emergency legislation without either...
- Languages Programme. (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: I am grateful for the opportunity of raising this matter and I expect the Minister of State to be as outraged as I am about this incredible blow to integration. Last Thursday, 40 teachers and four support staff were told the language and integration service they had been providing to over 3,000 people who had arrived in Ireland over the last couple of years would be suspended. As a result...
- Languages Programme. (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: That is not my claim.
- Languages Programme. (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Will the Department fund the service in the interim?
- Languages Programme. (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: If they offer to provide the service, will it be funded?
- Languages Programme. (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: And nothing happens in the interim.
- Languages Programme. (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: The Department should offer to supply a contract for the employees.
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans she has to actively work towards building a social floor on a global level in view of the Government's campaign in favour of the Lisbon Reform Treaty including the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the keynote address of Juan Somavia, Director General of the International Labour Organisation on 9...
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in relation to the status of the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention 1948 (No. 87), ratified by the Government on 4 June 1955; and if the act of ratification included binding obligations which were assumed by the Government. [23515/08]
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (19 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the status of the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention 1949 (No. 98), ratified by the Government on 4 June 1955; and if the act of ratification included binding obligations which were assumed by the Government. [23516/08]
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the House under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following matter of urgent public concern, namely, the ongoing and worsening crisis in Zimbabwe and the need for the matter to be fully debated in Dáil Ãireann so as to discuss the urgent and appropriate action that Ireland, its partners in the European Union and the African Union should take and such actions as are...
- Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the plans he has to introduce legislation in respect of Culture Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24581/08]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on providing the Refugee Appeals Tribunal with detailed and up to date country reports outlining the political and humanitarian situation in those countries from which Ireland is receiving asylum seekers. [24432/08]
- Pension Provisions. (25 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the timeframe she envisages for taking and implementing decisions on pension reform. [24787/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the extent to which living alone is factored into the setting of social welfare rates; the details of any analysis undertaken by or on behalf of her Department which has determined the extra cost associated with living alone on social welfare relative to a couple; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24770/08]
- Written Answers — Coistí Ranna: Coistí Ranna (26 Jun 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 18: To ask the Aire Gnóthaà Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an mó cruinnithe a bhà ann go dtà seo den fhochoiste Rialtais i leith na Gaeilge. [24934/08]