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Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Will it have a photograph of the Taoiseach on the cover?

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Last week I asked about ports legislation. I raise this issue because there is a Bill on port authorities and companies currently before the Seanad. My question is on the list and concerns the foreshore (amendment) Bill. Since I raised this issue I have received communication that this Bill will deal primarily with fisheries. On the other hand, the ports legislation which is currently...

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: ——of port authorities reclaiming land from the sea and proposing to develop or even dispose of it when in fact they have no clear title?

Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Who processes foreshore licences?

Written Answers — National Counselling Service: National Counselling Service (19 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that former patients of a doctor (details supplied) who has been struck off the medical register can attend accredited counsellors of their choosing rather than those chosen by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6540/09]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (19 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects BreastCheck to be fully rolled out here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6538/09]

Order of Business (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Section 4 of the Competition Act. That was the labour Bill.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to share my time with Deputy Kathleen Lynch.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the economic crisis to which this Bill is addressed. The people are anxious that we would be positive. We should know the character of that which has failed and brought us to this position, and be able to look at real options for constructing an alternative that would impact on their lives. Those most concerned are those who have already lost their...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is true.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Very conservative.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: The seeds of that conservatism had been sown.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: He was even passionate.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is Thatcherism.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Of course it is.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Half of it went to the banks.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: With the second lowest social protection in Europe.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Put them in the stocks.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Feb 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 74: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way, in respect of the announcement of 3 February 2009, it is intended to achieve the general administrative reductions in regard to her Department; the amount expected to be saved in her Department's budget as a result of this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7263/09]