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Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla (6 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: My question, No. 33, specifically asked about communication the Minister may have had from UNRWA, which is responsible for the repair and building of houses and the distribution of aid. To put it bluntly, I am interested in the report that may exist or had been sought from John Ging and his staff on whether changes had in fact taken place to enable the import of materials for the repair and...

Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla (6 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Yes.

Gaza Humanitarian Flotilla (6 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: A black economy.

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (6 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the support that he and the EU are giving, or propose to give, to enable African countries achieve the aims of the Maputo declaration on agricultural production as a proportion of GDP. [29634/10]

Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (6 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the total value of imports from Israel in 2009; the portion of those imports that were entitled to preferential duty; if those imports which did not get preferential duty were produce from settlements illegal under international law; and the percentage of these which did not get a preferential tariff. [29273/10]

Written Answers — Israeli Imports: Israeli Imports (6 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Finance the total value of imports from Israel in 2009; the portion of those imports that were entitled to preferential duty; if those imports which did not get preferential duty were produce from settlements illegal under international law; and the percentage of these which did not get a preferential tariff. [29274/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (6 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 387: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will guarantee that responsibility in development policy within the EU will remain undiluted in a single accountable agency. [29765/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 388: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in protecting the Baha'i community in Iran. [29766/10]

Written Answers — Passport Security: Passport Security (6 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views regarding reports that there has been a further abuse of Irish passports in recent developments in the United States where reports suggest a forged Irish passport has been recovered from a person. [29782/10]

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: There have been cuts in services.

Leaders' Questions (7 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Will the HSE withdraw its threat to services?

EU Summits (7 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to ask two questions of the Taoiseach. The first is with regard to Europe 2020 which has a set of aims and projects to be achieved. If these are not to be aspirational, how can they be made consistent with the Stability and Growth Pact and what is to be achieved within that? With regard to the emphasis on a return to growth, all of the European evidence shows there is a dangerous...

EU Summits (7 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I appreciate the reply. In the Finnish economy, the gap between the growth recovery and the reduction in unemployment was five years. If the Taoiseach decides not to invest in the social economy, demand collapses as evidenced by what is happening across Europe. Will the Taoiseach consider whether Europe 2020 becomes merely aspirational because of the obduracy in sticking to strategies of...

EU Summits (7 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: A social economy.

Defence Forces Recruitment (7 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made regarding commitment given in renewed Programme for Government to develop role and contribution of Medical Corps expand its capacity deliver a range medical facilities on UN mandated missions [30170/10]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Well done.

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (8 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 14: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities who have commenced or intend to commence new social housing building programmes in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30727/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (8 Jul 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 44: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1053 of 16 September 2009, the steps he has taken to correct the legislative error in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 in regard to existing affordable homes purchasers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30728/10]

Order of Business (29 Sep 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I would say it is.

Order of Business (29 Sep 2010)

Michael D Higgins: On the pink list of the Government's legislative programme, there is a proposed Bill to deal with the abolition of the Dormant Accounts Board and to give additional functions to the Minister responsible. Is this legislation to be preceded by the publication of the final report of the Dormant Accounts Board or does the Minister propose to take function to himself without any transparency?...