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Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: These agencies have a scurrilous record.

School Curriculum (6 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 8: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the way she will introduce bonus points for mathematics in the leaving certificate in view of the lack of consensus among the academic councils of the seven universities in the State as to whether this should be done; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18284/10]

Written Answers — Community Services Programme: Community Services Programme (11 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of community services programme funded day care centres; the number of such centres opened over the past three years; if discussions have taken place with any agency regarding the funding of such centres; if so, the result of such consultations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19006/10]

Written Answers — OECD Feasibility Studies: OECD Feasibility Studies (11 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 365: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position of the feasibility study for the assessment of higher education learning outcomes; the Irish involvement in this study; the overall cost of the study and projects; and the size of the Irish contribution. [18690/10]

Leaders' Questions. (12 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: An unfortunate little arrangement.

Leaders' Questions. (12 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Is accurate.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his views on the recent report by the European office of Amnesty International which suggests that a number of EU countries have been involved in the export of weapons of torture. [13348/10]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (12 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his views on the recent number of cases highlighted by the National Consumer Agency in which some branches of the country's four biggest retailers were charging customers more than the prices displayed; if he is satisfied that the law is adequate to deal with such practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to legislate to restore the offence of misprision of felony; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19596/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the recommendations of the special group on the public service numbers and expenditure report that he plans to implement during 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19595/10]

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (18 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce tracing mechanisms for adopted persons by way of amendment to the Adoption Bill; if not, if and when she will introduce separate legislation for this purpose; if work has already commenced on the drafting of such amendments and legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20194/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (18 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects to receive the report of the Special Group she established to examine the way in which the health services should be funded; if the report will be published on her receipt of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20193/10]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (18 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the possible roll out of a 116000 EU wide hotline for missing children. [20486/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (18 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm the way in which matters concerning asylum and immigration are being managed within his Department. [20440/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his views on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [20519/10]

Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: We do.

Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I thank all those who contributed to the debate, which was initiated by the Labour Party and Sinn Féin, and pay tribute to all those who contributed to the work of the joint committee which achieved a consensus. As we finish this debate, I note how difficult it is to establish any rights base in this country for any purpose. One would like to think that it would be a basic aspect of...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (19 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport when the review of the Sports Capital Programme will be published; if her attention has been drawn to a recent programme (details supplied) which illustrates the way in which certain areas received more funding than others; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20680/10]

Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (19 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the progress made on the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre; the position regarding the detailed assessment of the feasibility of the General Post Office as the location of the Abbey Theatre; when she expects to publish this assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20698/10]

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: On a point of order, I must say as someone who has been a Member of the House for a long time that what is being suggested is singularly unhelpful. It is the wish of every serving Deputy to try to improve the credibility of the parliamentary process. Many of us have attended and made written and oral submissions to the Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform. The idea that we would assent without a...