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Written Answers — Banking Sector Recapitalisation: Banking Sector Recapitalisation (3 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether Anglo Irish Bank is an appropriate vehicle for expanding small medium enterprise lending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5340/10]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (3 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the detail of all cross-Border programmes, initiatives, areas of co-operation and similar which his Department is currently engaged in or about to engage in with its counterparts in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5494/10]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (3 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the detail of all cross-Border programmes, initiatives, areas of co-operation and similar which his Department is currently engaged in or about to engage in with its counterparts in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5495/10]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (3 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Defence the detail of all cross-Border programmes, initiatives, areas of co-operation and similar which his Department is currently engaged in or about to engage in with its counterparts in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5496/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications received during 2009 for early retirement from members of the Garda, broken down by rank; the way in which this compares with each year from 2002; his views on reports that a significant number of senior gardaí are planning to take early retirement; the implications of such retirements for...

Written Answers — Garda Promotions: Garda Promotions (4 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the 170 Garda promotions, for which Cabinet approval has been given, will be made to fill vacancies arising from the retirements now being experienced by the force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5592/10]

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: The Deputy should remember that McCreevy urged us to "party on".

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I can hear the next bit.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I fully agree with the Deputy.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: It is like throwing the coins to the peasantry.

Finance Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to share time with Deputy Arthur Morgan. I listened with great care to the speeches made. There are some points with which I find myself in agreement. In the course of the ten minutes available to me, I wish to put some fundamental questions about what is under discussion in this Bill. In the past week there has been a considerable debate about what we discuss in the House and how...

Written Answers — International Monetary Fund: International Monetary Fund (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Finance the Irish commitment at a recent meeting of the G20 to contribute to a special fund addressed to the needs of indebted countries; if the fund is to be led by the International Monetary Fund; if so, the guiding principles that exists for the fund; and if they will include debt cancellation. [6962/10]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Transport when the stretch of road between Ballindine and Miltown on the N17 will be improved in view of the fact that this was the scene of a tragic accident in November 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6308/10]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Transport the measures taken to prevent such tragedies as the 17 November 2009 incident, in which four young persons lost their lives on the N17 between Mayo and Galway, from happening in the future; if he will sign an on-line petition in support of the families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6956/10]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the Property Registration Authority's move towards the e-conveyancing of land certificates, specifically pertaining to documents that have been saved and the location at which they are being kept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6955/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures that his Department is engaging in or will engage in regarding the difficulties of obtaining legitimate visas that allow internationals to work and volunteer in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory in view of the amount of EU aid that is provided to Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6957/10]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the establishment of a public centre detailing the history and culture of the communities of Northern Ireland may enhance understanding here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6958/10]

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to ask about two related Bills. The first concerns the Cabinet sub-committee, which I understand has met twice, most recently in 2009, and which is considering issues around reform of human rights and the Air Navigation Acts 1978 and 1988. Legislation was promised. Related to that is the biological weapons Bill, which will prohibit the use, development, production, manufacture,...

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Recent reports from Iraq show that babies are being born with immense genetic deformities. There is evidence of the use of biological weapons in practically every other major conflict, so this legislation is urgent. It is very important that we not only prohibit any work in this regard but also, as a country interested in international law, that we bring forward the legislation dealing with...

Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I am delighted to hear that.