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Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (20 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of on-the-spot fines for breaches of consumer law imposed to date under the terms of the Consumer Protection (Fixed Payment Notice) Regulations 2007; the type of breaches in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41777/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (25 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when BreastCheck will be rolled out in the remaining counties in the south and west that do not have the screening programme. [42436/08]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (25 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the new products that have been developed that would help in the control of hospital-borne infections such as C. difficile and MRSA; if her Department has carried out research into the efficacy of such products; if there is consideration of the use of such products here; and if she will make a...

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It is the destruction of advocacy.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The Taoiseach is wiping it out because it was challengingclientelism.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The Taoiseach has been opposed to the Combat Poverty Agency since it was set up.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The Taoiseach's party was against the Combat Poverty Agency since the day it was founded.

Army Barracks. (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed by members of the Defence Forces and the broader community in Donegal at the social and economic implications of the decision to close a number of Army posts in Donegal; if he will reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42757/08]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I propose to share time with Deputy Sherlock. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill but my disappointment is due to the absence of a clear connection to the economy. Deputies on all sides have described the challenges the economy faces, not least in the potential to exceed 7.5% unemployment and perhaps an increase in unemployment next year and the following year. It is only...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: They were proud.

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of tenders received to date for the re-floating of the [i]Asgard II[/i]; when a decision will be made on the possible re-floating of the vessel; the progress that has been made with regard to the possible use of a temporary replacement vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42760/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, following on from a recent parliamentary question, she will indicate the person who is undertaking the work to examine the potential for improved efficiency in the delivery of emergency ambulance services; if it is the case that responsibility for patient care in the ambulance environment has been shifted from her Department to...

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Does that include the Bin Laden family?

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Next Wednesday in Oslo, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of Ireland, will sign the convention against cluster munitions. This convention is welcomed by different parties in the House. Consistent with that and our discussion in this House on the matter, will the Minister for Finance submit those companies who are part of any consortium for the Irish banking sector such as the...

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It could be a case of taking assistance from the devil himself. The Minister will be readily able to find in the text of the international convention, which I am happy was signed in Oslo, references to using moral suasion and every influence in asking people to desist from the production of cluster munitions. One cannot be against them on Wednesday and then be looking for the people who...

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I appreciate that.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 20: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps that will be taken to amend planning legislation in order to ensure that future development is sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43049/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the case of a person (details supplied); the way a person might transfer from an older work permit which ties one to one's employer to a more modern work permit allowing the individual a higher level of personal freedom. [43269/08]