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Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1050: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position as it pertains regarding a wind farm at Derrybrien, County Galway following a European Court of Justice ruling and on foot of debate in Dáil Éireann on the Order of Business of 13 November 2008; if he will meet local groups involved in the issue who are concerned by ongoing problems since a...

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Deputies on all sides attended a meeting just before Christmas at which undertakings were given on the Employment Law Compliance Bill, and I note that it seems to have slipped off all of the lists. In fact it is not referred to at all in the Government's legislative programme. When will Second Stage of that Bill be taken?

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: When will Second Stage take place?

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: It is not on any list. In fact, it has been dropped from the legislative programme. It is neither on the pink list nor is it on later lists. No provision has been made for it, and as regards the talks that are taking place between social partners, given the number of parties that presented before Christmas——

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: It is a very straightforward question. What has happened the promised legislation that was due for Second Stage, known as the Employment Law Compliance Bill? Why was it taken off the Government's programme and all lists?

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, that is correct.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: He will make representations.

Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: We will never see that Bill.

The Economy: Statements (28 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity, even in the brief period of ten minutes, to make some comments on the economy. First, the Taoiseach, in his contribution suggested there was no merit in looking back. I profoundly disagree. He suggested there is little point in looking back at how some of this might have been anticipated or avoided. It is crucial to analyse how precisely we came to be in the...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (28 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress on the planned amendment of the National Archives Act 1986; when he expects this to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2275/09]

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: On a point of order——

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Before the Tánaiste replies, I wish to raise a point of order with the Ceann Comhairle in respect of the protection of the rights of this House. I refer to those Members who had the opportunity to speak on the business as agreed yesterday and those who remain to speak on the business as proposed today. I suggest to the Ceann Comhairle, in his role as Ceann Comhairle and as the chair of the...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: This is treating the House with contempt. While I do not wish to cut across the point being raised by Deputy Bruton, there is a point of order involved. How can the Tánaiste state there will be a time in the future for elected Deputies to ascertain what is proposed, having arranged for the document to be circulated to the media and people outside this House? For example, there has not...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is our right. It is not a concession from the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Which?

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: You are great.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Indeed. It is different.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Indeed they might be.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Yesterday the Taoiseach indicated that the arrangement of a Second Stage debate on the Employment Law Compliance Bill was a matter for the Whips. In so far as a meeting of the Whips has been held, will the Tánaiste say if such debate will take place during the current session?