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Haiti Earthquate: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I am very happy to support the presentation on the disaster that is taking place in Haiti and the regular flow of statements that have come from the Minister of State. I agree, and it is very important, that in Parliament we would convey our sympathy to the people of Haiti. Tragically, the figure for those who have lost their lives is probably as high as 200,000, with 250,000 people who...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (21 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 21: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the contribution Ireland proposes to make as a result of the Copenhagen conference; if there is a united European Union proposal regarding carbon offsetting over the coming decades; the details of the proposal and the financial contribution Ireland will be expected to make. [46852/09]

Written Answers — Climate Change: Climate Change (21 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 53: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the National Strategy for Adaption to Climate Change will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2453/10]

Written Answers — Energy Policy: Energy Policy (26 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the Department Education and Science regarding the need for an energy related module available to third level humanities students here; if not, his views on whether this is required in order to progress awareness of energy related issues; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (26 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 143: 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 was spent in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3433/10]

Written Answers — International Money Laundering: International Money Laundering (26 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to reports suggesting that North Korean public funds are being concealed in bank accounts in Luxembourg; his views on these reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3065/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (26 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing plight of a person (details supplied); if he has had contact with the Tunisian authorities regarding this case; if he is satisfied that the United Nations convention against torture ratified by Tunisia on 23 September 1988 is respected there; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Housing Forum: Housing Forum (26 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 484: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the statement in the Towards 2016 policy document that the housing forum will play an important part in inputting policy development and evaluating outcomes over the ten year period of the framework agreement including housing issues in both the urban and rural environments...

Written Answers — Housing Forum: Housing Forum (26 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 485: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the involvement a group (details supplied) and other representatives have had regarding the housing forum since its inception; the evaluation of the housing situation of the housing forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3083/10]

Written Answers — Housing Forum: Housing Forum (26 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 486: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the composition of the housing forum; the reports, minutes or other documents that have been produced during its existence; the person who sets its meeting agendas, calls and chairs its meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3084/10]

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: That is not Mary Duffy's story.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: So the assistant secretaries are doing all that.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: They must lead very sheltered lives.

Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I asked some time ago the reason Ireland had not signed the optional protocol to the United Nations Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and received in this regard a helpful reply from the Minister for Foreign Affairs who stated that Ireland would be attending the signing ceremony but was not then in a position to sign. What is the current position? Does the Government intend...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the fodder aid scheme to losses associated with the recent very cold weather. [3865/10]

Written Answers — Farm Assist Scheme: Farm Assist Scheme (27 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has a co-ordinating role with Department of Social and Family Affairs regarding farm assist. [3864/10]

Membership of Committees: Motion (28 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: The Deputy's microphone is off.

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2010: First Stage (28 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I have a question on a Bill in respect of which heads have been agreed and texts are being drafted. The Government's legislative programme indicates that publication of No. 25 in section B, the qualifications (education and training) Bill, is expected in late 2010. The purpose of the legislation is described as to amalgamate HETAC and FETAC in a new organisation which "will also take...

Whistleblowers Protection Bill 2010: First Stage (28 Jan 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I may ask about precipitative action by the Minister.