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Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: It would arise under the crimes Bill which is to have a thorough review. Will mandatory searches be introduced at Shannon Airport?

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: What about the criminality in Falluja?

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (17 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the recent trends in tourism that have led to a huge influx of tourism in Dublin and the decline in the regions, especially in the west; his views on whether the Transport 21 plan will only serve to increase this imbalance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34877/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Question 143: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if funding will be sanctioned for the plan to construct a women's refuge in Blanchardstown (details supplied). [35057/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Question 144: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether density guidelines and other factors used in assessing housing projects cannot be utilised to assess the design for a women's refuge in Blanchardstown (details supplied). [35058/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Question 145: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the cost cutting measures agreed by a group (details supplied) to its plan for a women's refuge in Blanchardstown in response to Fingal County Council in 2004 and more recently to his Department, it would not be feasible to seek further savings. [35059/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Question 146: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the need for a women's refuge in Dublin West, as expressed in the 1997 task force report on violence against women, he will contact the Departments of Health and Children and Justice, Equality and Law Reform with a view to getting agreement on an integrated, cross-departmental approach to...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (17 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Question 147: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will meet with representatives of groups (details supplied) to discuss their plans for progressing the construction of a women's refuge in Blanchardstown. [35061/05]

Departmental Staff. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the facilities made available within his Department to cater for the child care needs of departmental staff. [32460/05]

Departmental Staff. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: A crèche for the backbenchers.

Departmental Staff. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: I note the range of options that members of staff in the Taoiseach's Department may exercise, but what is the policy? Is there a structured policy for all workers in his Department? Do they know what it is and is it the same for every employee irrespective of rank? What does it consist of in concrete terms? The reply did not give any details?

Departmental Staff. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Yes. If a parent is taken on by the Department what is he or she told by the head of personnel is available in terms of child care facilities? I do not refer to work sharing.

Departmental Staff. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: The Taoiseach might second the Minister for Defence as he enjoys playing with toys.

Northern Ireland Issues. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the matters and conclusions reached at his recent meeting with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair. [29000/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Question 24: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the Progressive Unionist Party. [32465/05]

Northern Ireland Issues. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: The Ceann Comhairle will allow one brief question at least.

Northern Ireland Issues. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: We were five minutes late in starting. This is very unfair. I have more important things to do.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Hear, hear.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Correct.

Housing Developments: Motion. (22 Nov 2005)

Joe Higgins: Hear, hear.