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Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

International Agreements: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity of saying a few words on this motion. This issue requires certain assurances from the Government side. I may be incorrect in assuming that because the agreement to which the motion refers is short term in nature, we may look forward to a proper debate before July 2007. I seek a categoric assurance that such a debate will take place. If we are to have a new...

Written Answers — Fair Trade Products: Fair Trade Products (11 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made in relation to introducing Fair Trade products to his Department's offices and to setting a target date for making the canteens, cafeterias and restaurants under the control of his Department and its agencies use only Fair Trade tea, coffee, sugar and other products; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (11 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the Government's position regarding the proposal from the European Commissioner for Trade, Mr Mandelson, to impose tariffs on certain imports from China and Vietnam; his views on whether the outcome will be beneficial to Irish and European consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32037/06]

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The White Paper on Irish Aid refers to the need for a debate in the parliamentary assemblies of Europe on the issue of development. What arrangements are being made for a debate on the White Paper in this House? The White Paper does not include a commitment to the UN Convention against Corruption being ratified by Ireland. I want to save time in future by putting it to the Minister for...

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I asked specifically about the UN Convention against Corruption, as I have been doing for about two years.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has not even prepared the heads of the legislation needed to deal with the convention.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It is listed for 2007. The heads of the Bill are not yet in place.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It will not be ratified in the lifetime of this Government.

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 538 of 6 July 2006, if the Garda authorities have now completed their consideration of the evaluation report of the Bris project in Galway; the findings and recommendations of such a consideration; and the details of such findings. [32500/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for funding for a third-level course by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; the action this person should take in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32496/06]

Order of Business (17 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Last week, to save time on the Order of Business, I asked about getting a list of United Nationa conventions which were not ratified but signed, specifically, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption for example. How many conventions that are not ratified exist and what is the time schedule for their ratification?

Written Answers — Animal Health Issues: Animal Health Issues (17 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress made over the past four months on the achievement of the goal of an all-Ireland freedom of movement for farm animals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32872/06]

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (17 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has seen the final report of the World Trade Organisation Disputes Panel on the claims by the US, Argentina and Canada that the de facto moratorium on the approval of genetically modified products within the EU constituted an economic barrier to trade; if she has seen the final report, her views on same; if she will provide...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 229: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of an application for a visa by a person (details supplied); if delays have been encountered in this application; when this application will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32679/06]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 249: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application for asylum of persons (details supplied); the stage their applications have reached; the prospects for their being granted asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33002/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (17 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by elderly persons here with regard to nursing home subvention; her views on the general sense of equity in the rules and assessments regarding subvention for the elderly; the reason savings are regarded as income in regard to the rate of ordinary subvention; and...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (17 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the state of broadband accessibility in Moycullen, County Galway; the reason for which there appears to be a discrepancy between broadband connection speed in this part of the county as opposed to others close by; his proposals to improve the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: We should contact Shell or even the Russians.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It must be due to the special Scottish-Russian relationship.