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Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is missing anyway.

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (11 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 66: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to ensure drinking water throughout the country is of good quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10148/09]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (11 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 68: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to deliver the programme for Government commitment in relation to a national strategy on biodegradable waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10149/09]

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (11 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is in a position to reply to the concern expressed as to the adequacy of the scientific information upon which the recent proposal for a complete ban on eel fishing was introduced in view of the fact that it has been suggested that the European Commission does not favour a complete ban. [10377/09]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (11 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of the continuing conflict in relation to the Corrib gas field and the request for transparency, he is in a position to indicate the persons who were the consultants used to inform the decision on the original concession; and if he is satisfied that no conflict of interest was involved. [10378/09]

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: In light of the disastrous experience we had with the digital hub, is it proposed to amend the legislation that governs the universities, the Higher Education Authority or Science Foundation Ireland in order to make provision for the funding of scientific research across the broad spectrum of third level institutions? Reports appear to indicate that the mistake that was made in respect of...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: So, as happened previously, funding will flow out of the university system by means of an ad hoc arrangement.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: It would be great if it was made transparent to the Dáil.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: It was felt that legislation was not required in respect of the digital hub and that proved to be a disaster.

Written Answers — Bio-fuels Industry: Bio-fuels Industry (12 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his position regarding bio-fuels; his views on whether imported bio-fuels will be required to meet the targets set by the EU; if he has concerns over the traceability of these imported bio-fuels; the percentage of imported bio-fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10522/09]

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (12 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish the National Energy Efficiency Plan; if there will be measures to combat fuel poverty included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10523/09]

Written Answers — Farm Inspections: Farm Inspections (24 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farm inspections under all schemes and programmes operated by his Department; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11991/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (24 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will put in place a special package for those people who were in the process of applying for the early retirement scheme and installation aid scheme when the schemes were suspended on 14 October 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11992/09]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 855: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if in view of the need to revisit budgetary matter and the need to reconfigure some aspects of central Government's capital programme, and the many representations made to him on architectural and environmental dimensions of the project he will propose such alternatives in relation to the Meath masterplan...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 887: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Clifden sewage treatment plant County Galway in view of the fact that the plant is non-functional and untreated waste is being discharged into Clifden Bay; if he will offer assurances that these planned improvements will not be reduced or eliminated, and, in further view of the...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (24 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 888: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position on the unification of the Clifden water supply County Galway, into a fully treated system, in view of the fact that the supply is composed of two sources, one treated, and one untreated; if he will offer assurances that the planned improvements included in the water services investment programme...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (24 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1049: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide further detail on a matter first raised on 18 December 2007 regarding the constitutionality of forcing some children to attend private schools; and if the answer supplied at that time still holds. [11187/09]

Written Answers — Home-School Liaison Scheme: Home-School Liaison Scheme (24 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1050: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position on the threatened withdrawal of home-school community liaison services; and if in view of the reassessment of national expenditure, he is able to offer assurances that these services will not be reduced or eliminated. [11188/09]

Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: We did not sign a blank cheque.