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Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: There is no precedent.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: No, I am not.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I am aware of that.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I respect the Ceann Comhairle's judgment-----

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: There is no precedent that enables the Ceann Comhairle to allow the Government to quench the capacity of Standing Order 32.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: We have not voted on the question.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: He missed it.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: No it is not.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 15: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when she expects to publish the Education (Patronage) Bill 2010 in order that the community national school model can be given a statutory basis upon which to operate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23726/10]

Written Answers — Middle East Conflict: Middle East Conflict (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on reports of killings, overnight, aboard a flotilla seeking to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza, included in which were Irish civilians; if he will report on his meeting with the Israeli ambassador due to have taken place on Monday 31 May; if he will suggest a common EU response to this action and discuss such with his colleague...

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: We have not on Standing Order 27.

Written Answers — Israeli Imports: Israeli Imports (10 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the value of imports from Israel in 2009; the portion of those imports that were entitled to preferential duty; and if those imports which did not get preferential duty were produce from settlements illegal under international law. [24955/10]

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I am reluctant to upset the Minister of State's flow. However, given the complexity of the argument he is making, are copies of his speech being distributed?

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: We have heard a stream of consciousness from the Minister of State. He can use that speech again tomorrow.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Deputy Mansergh read out a verse from Finnegans Wake.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Why does the Government not test it?

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Off they go to the public for a decision.

Confidence in the Taoiseach and the Government: Motion (15 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister should test it with the public.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the R340 in Connemara; if he will address the ongoing difficulties being experienced regarding potholes and other road hazards in the section of the road between Recess south and Glen Turkeen in Cashel. [25551/10]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (15 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 319: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for leave to remain here in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; when a decision will issue on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25318/10]