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Leaders' Questions. (26 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: What is the constitutional point?

Written Answers — Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscoileanna: Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscoileanna (26 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 102: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cathain a bheidh cainteanna aige leis an Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta ar thuarascáil na Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscoileanna ar chaighdeán na Gaeilge sna scoileanna Gaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [30725/05]

Written Answers — Ár dTeanga Nádúrtha Féin: Ár dTeanga Nádúrtha Féin (26 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 109: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta conas atá ag éirí leis an bhfeachtas feasachta teanga Ár dTeanga Nádúrtha Féin; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [30726/05]

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Much of the business this week is concentrated on the Ferns report. Might I ask the Tánaiste if she is happy that victims and people who have been before the Residential Institutions Redress Board and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board are being referred to the Government Publications Office to purchase a report?

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Also, Members of this House who have been contacted by their constituents are being told that they can refer their constituents to purchase a copy. Is this the best way of proceeding in the Tánaiste's view?

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: One would think that a widespread diffusion would be a necessary preliminary for a national audit. If there are people who want to know how cases are dealt with by such an inquiry, the best possible way of knowing is by reading the report. Will the Tánaiste agree to reconsider, as soon as possible, the widest possible diffusion and that where Departments are giving the information I have...

Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I thank the Tánaiste.

Pension Provisions. (27 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the basis on which he is considering the introduction of mandatory pensions for workers in the private sector; the nature of the review being undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30947/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on whether the rules and rates governing secondary benefits can, at times, result in severe poverty traps; his plans to reassess the household income threshold of €317.43 for retention of secondary benefits such as rent supplement; his views on raising the income threshold to €400, in view of the fact that this is...

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (2 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date in 2005 with regard to consideration of the discussion document covering the operation of the labour inspectorate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31602/05]

Written Answers — National Consumer Agency: National Consumer Agency (2 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date with regard to the establishment of the new National Consumer Agency; if the membership of the board of the agency has been finalised; the number of meetings held by the board to date in 2005; the number of full-time staff the agency will have and the numbers appointed to date; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (2 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Information Commissioner, in her annual report 2004 published on 9 June 2005, called for a review of the fees introduced by the Government regarding the Freedom of Information Act 1997; if he has instituted such a review; when this review will be completed; and if he has not instituted such a...

Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Will the Minister indicate the current position in regard to the promised legislation establishing TG4 on an autonomous basis? Has the Government retreated from its commitment to this legislation or will it be part of the broadcasting authority of Ireland Bill, which is listed with proposed legislation? When will the broadcasting authority of Ireland Bill be brought before the House?

Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: On a point of order, I asked two questions. The Government is committed separately to introducing legislation to establish the autonomy of TG4. What is the position in regard to that legislation? Is it being prepared or has it been withdrawn? I accept the broadcasting authority of Ireland Bill will probably not be seen until the end of 2006, if at all. What is the status of the commitment of...

Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: The commitment was to publish legislation.

Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: There is no question to ask.

Defence Forces Recruitment. (3 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the requirement that soldiers in their 30s who wish to renew Army contracts must first prove their level of fitness before being offered a renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31997/05]

Written Answers — Multi-Denominational Schools: Multi-Denominational Schools (8 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if €500,000 will be provided to Educate Together in order that it can fulfil the role in the absence of the State doing so, of providing inter-denominational education at primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32762/05]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the support available to schools to implement information technology programmes and to use broadband; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32761/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 352: To ask the Minister for Finance the total and yearly number of persons who, since 1997, have worked in units to deal with public private partnerships; the cost of the unit in each year since 1997; the number of public presentations which have been given in each year since 1997; and the associated cost. [32988/05]