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Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: No, they would not.

Order of Business (1 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Yes.

Written Answers — Departmental Responsibilities: Departmental Responsibilities (1 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number and name of agencies now under the remit of his Department; the way in which responsibility for each agency is broken down; the number and name of agencies previously under the remit of the Department that have been reallocated to other Departments due to recent changes; the change in policy of sections of...

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (1 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will consider a house alarm as part of the community support for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14260/10]

Written Answers — Employment Permits: Employment Permits (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of employment permits held by domestic workers employed in private homes here (details supplied). [15042/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that earlier this month five children lay on trolleys while at the same time eight beds were ordered closed in the paediatric unit at a hospital (details supplied) in County Galway; her views on this matter; and if she will make a commitment that such will not be repeated; and if she will...

Written Answers — Civil Aviation Regulations: Civil Aviation Regulations (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Transport the process of granting exemptions from Articles 6 and 7 in the Air Navigation Order 1973; if a separate exemption must be sought for every flight by an exempted aircraft; the total number of aircraft permitted to carry munitions of war over Ireland exempt from Articles 6 and 7 as of 1 January 2010. [15044/10]

Written Answers — Civil Aviation Regulations: Civil Aviation Regulations (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria used to decide if an exemption from the provisions of Article 6 of the Air Navigation is granted; the reason applications in recent years have not been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15045/10]

Written Answers — Civil Aviation Regulations: Civil Aviation Regulations (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the final destination of the flights carrying arms; the procedures in place to ensure they are not destined for embargoed destinations or destined for end-users likely to commit war crimes or human rights violations. [15046/10]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number visas held by domestic workers employed in the private homes of foreign diplomats here (details supplied); the conditions attached to such visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15043/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide a breakdown of the €100 million to be spent by his Department in 2010 in tackling HIV and Aids and give a breakdown of the bilateral aid programme spending on AIDS/HIV by country; the intended purpose of the €13.9 million estimate in his Department's earmarked fund; the amount of expenditure targeted at AIDS/HIV...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 669: To ask the Minister for Social and Affairs if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [14699/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 694: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15041/10]

Leaders' Questions (21 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: It was only when due diligence was carried out that it ran aground.

Leaders' Questions (21 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: That was when it was about housing.

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Defence the total value of goods or equipment purchased by the Defence Forces from Israeli companies; the steps taken before such contracts are awarded to ensure that such companies are not involved in unethical conduct or in activities that might be illegal under international law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15627/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (21 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will clarify the roles of the seven Irish soldiers currently reported to be in Afghanistan. [13340/10]

Order of Business (22 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: He will have to go to Lough Derg.

Order of Business (22 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: An féidir liom ceist a chur faoi reachtaíocht atá geallta - Uimh. 43 i Cuid C den chlár reachtaíochta - a bhaineann le feidhmeanna agus cumhachtaí Údarás na Gaeltachta? Bhí an reachtaíocht seo ar an liosta cheana, ach tá sí imithe anois. Níl sé soiléir cathain a bheidh sí os ár gcomhair. Tá práinn ag baint leis an reachtaíocht toisc go bhfuil daoine sa Cheathrú Rua i...

Order of Business (22 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Is í an práinn atá ag baint leis an mBille ná go bhfuil tionóntaí agus gnóthaí beaga faighte ag muintir an Cheathrú Rua don suíomh seo. Bhí sé intuigthe go mbeadh an chumhacht acu léasanna a chur ar fáil dóibh siúd ata i gceist. Go tobann, fuaireadar litir ón údarás ag rá go raibh iniúchadh á dhéanamh ó thaobh an dlí de. Ní rabhadar ag súil leis an litir sin....