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Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Get out of the way and let the people see the alternative.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste asked a question.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his plans to publish anti-victimisation legislation, designed to protect those workers who choose to join a trade union and which was promised by March 2009 under the review of Towards 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45554/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (2 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation in respect of EU directives for which he has responsibility, the number remaining to be implemented; the directives that are now overdue; the number of reasoned opinions received from the EU Commission since 2002 regarding delays or non-implementation of such directives; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Budget Statement 2011 (7 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: What would happen if there were twins?

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reasons rent supplement was discontinued in respect of a person (details supplied) and if this decision will be revisited [46414/10]

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Travellers' children.

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: That is why the Government cut the education grants for Traveller children.

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to speak about the budget and the context in which it was presented. It is important that we address rather than evade the consequences of this budget. That it proposes an adjustment of €6 billion even while the interest bill on our borrowings is €5.1 billion as a result of adding the problems in our banking system to the deficit and current borrowing tells one...

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: And 24 hours.

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: There are honest differences.

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Will the Minister of State acknowledge the Government was misled by the banks? The banks lied to the Government.

Financial Resolution No. 34: General (Resumed) (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I thank the Minister of State.

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if there are specific regulations which apply to the use of batons by gardaí; if there are areas of the body which are precluded from being targeted during the use of a baton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46544/10]

Written Answers — Compensation Claims: Compensation Claims (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had the opportunity to review a particular case (details supplied); his views on whether the person is deserved of an apology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46546/10]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the specific method by which odourless gas will be able to be detected at a particular gas terminal (details supplied); the body or authority to which incidences of leakage will be reported; which body or authority members of the public can contact should they detect or suspect a leak; and if he will make a...

Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: No, they cannot if we do not have enough time to do so.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (9 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); his views on same and if he will indicate the assistance he has offered in this matter [46694/10]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 95: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on the construction of a new treatment plant for Oughterard; if the revised design review report, submitted to his Department on 22 October 2010, has been passed by him; if he will confirm that if he has passed the report the council can then proceed to contract document stage [46840/10]