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

Michael D Higgins: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the time it takes to carry out inter-country adoption procedures vary from just a few months to a year in some parts of the country to four or five years in other parts; if she will provide figures detailing the number of social workers involved in processing these procedures by county or relevant administrative area; and...

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

Michael D Higgins: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Information and Quality Authority has a statutory role to assess inter-country adoption procedures here from the standpoint of international best practice; if such an assessment or inspection of the relevant social services will take place at some point in the future. [17179/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plan his Department has for meeting the educational needs of children in a community (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17155/09]

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to raise two matters. What is the current position in respect of the trade union legislation promised in the last social partnership agreement, specifically in respect of the recognition of trade unions and revision of the Competition Act? Second, I refer to the ratification process of international agreements and to the matter the Ceann Comhairle allowed earlier in respect of the...

Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Briefly, in respect of that last matter, my understanding is that the Vietnamese Government seeks a resolution at the level of an intergovernmental representation at ministerial level, howsoever this might be achieved, and that within the two cultures of the two sides of the agreement, administrative exchanges may not produce the result at this stage. I appreciate the Taoiseach's willingness...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (6 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in the context of a growing need for Alzheimer care in Galway city and county, including respite, long-stay and in-home provision, and that a group (details supplied) is the only organisation providing the full range of services needed for sufferers from Alzheimer's and their families in the region, and that this same organisation...

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Deputy O'Connor is not getting through.

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: There is a beautiful theatre in Tallaght. It is highly successful.

Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Adoption Services. (7 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I first sought to raise this issue on the Adjournment on 3 March, three days before the agreement was forwarded to Vietnam. On 30 April I submitted a parliamentary question about the matter. I join with other Members in expressing concern at the position into which parents and children have been put. I also want to be positive. It is absolutely urgent that a Minister visit Vietnam and the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 31: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to deliver the programme for Government commitment to bring about sustainability proofing of county development plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18108/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 35: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Planning Bill 2009; the provisions which will prevent urban sprawl and the wasting of public resources on poorly located excessive zonings; if this Bill will be passed before future county of city development plans are adopted by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (7 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to a contention that the process for selecting representatives to the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Clare did not accord with the Constitution of Boards and Rules of Procedure of National Schools; if his Department is making inquiries into the matter; if so, the stage...

Leaders' Questions (12 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Market-driven values?

Leaders' Questions (12 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: They do not.

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (12 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his target for ocean energy technology; the mega wattage of ocean energy connected to the grid; the number of applications received; the amount of the €26 million announced for ocean energy that will be spent in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18777/09]

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (12 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish the findings of the fuel poverty action research project; when this was first due for publication; the number living in fuel poverty; the number of people who benefited from the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18721/09]

Written Answers — Capital Investment Programme: Capital Investment Programme (12 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding discussions with an association (details supplied) and other stakeholders in respect of proposals to secure funds for labour intensive construction or infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18981/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (12 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of post-placement adoption reports by region for children adopted from the Russian Federation which are outstanding; the length of time they have been outstanding; and the action being taken to ensure they are followed up by the Health Service Executive. [18634/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (12 May 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when and by whom her attention was drawn to the fact there was a problem with the authorities of the Russian Federation regarding post-placement reports. [18636/09]