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Middle East Peace Process. (23 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: My first point concerned where we are on what I believe is a common demand for an investigation - as made by the Secretary General of the United Nations - as to whether war crimes had been committed on both sides in the recent conflict.

Middle East Peace Process. (23 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Where are we in that regard?

Middle East Peace Process. (23 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Mr. Ging is one of my most distinguished students.

Middle East Peace Process. (23 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I am very proud.

Middle East Peace Process. (23 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I am very proud of him.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the consequences of the recent supplementary budget in terms of commitments to overseas development aid; if the cuts to the ODA budget are disproportionate in his view, particularly in view of budget 2009, the effects of which were felt particularly heavily in the overseas aid area. [15360/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (28 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the funding provided by him to Comhaltas Ceoltóri Éireann; the way this funding is decided; his views on whether this funding represents the best value for money for the promotion of traditional arts and music here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16353/09]

Written Answers — Positive Ageing Strategy: Positive Ageing Strategy (28 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the national positive ageing strategy as committed to in the programme for Government 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16374/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that adequate transparency was observed in the tendering process undergone by nursing homes for the winter initiative scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16375/09]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (28 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has been contacted by representatives of the approximately 5,000 people who use Irish sign language on a regular basis towards making the language into an officially recognised language; if so, if their request has been acted upon; and his position on the issue. [16150/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (28 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the application for the funding of a community development project in a RAPID area (details supplied); and if he will support the project. [16230/09]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (28 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 367: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received correspondence from a group (details supplied); the position regarding the reaction and response he propose to make to the suggestions contained therein with regard to the appointment of consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16840/09]

Leaders' Questions (29 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Where is the employment strategy in all of this?

Leaders' Questions (29 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Social economy.

Leaders' Questions (29 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (29 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: No one said that.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (29 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if Waterways Ireland provide support to community groups to assist with the clean up of local canals and rivers under their control. [16734/09]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (29 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of drug-related parent support groups here; his plans to increase the number; and his views on supporting new parent support groups. [16735/09]

Order of Business (30 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Through Mr. Michael Fingleton.

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (30 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding inter-country adoption, in particular, such adoptions between Ireland and Russia and Ireland and Ethiopia; the status of any adoption agreement between Ireland and those countries; and if her Department has plans to further facilitate adoptions from those countries. [17177/09]