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Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: People were being transported in the 17th century. The Taoiseach should get his history right.

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (18 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Finance the action he will take arising from Chapter 2.5 of the Comptroller and Auditor Generals Annual Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33089/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Finance in relation to tax incentives on psychiatric care institutions, the number of applications which have been made under the scheme; the number of applications which have been approved; the number of hospital beds to be supplied by the approved applications; the expected cost of the tax foregone on these developments; and if he will make a statement...

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste would know about that.

Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The arrogance is catching.

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: How much time is left?

Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on this welcome proposal by the Government to ratify the comprehensive test ban treaty. I concur with the view expressed by my colleague, Deputy Stagg, in regard to Ireland's international policy in this general area. In the very near future we will attend a meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group which will discuss, among other issues, the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount of the MANs network currently lit; the level of uptake on the MANs; the way he intends to invigilate the operator if the present multi-million euro level of losses continues; if he is still investigating the possibility of establishing a new semi-State operated telecommunications company under the...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (19 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has reviewed the comments of the new chief executive officer of Eircom to the effect that it is uneconomic for the company to enable the 700 phone exchanges that constitute the final 25% of lines to facilitate broadband services; the impact of the company's stated intention of splitting the network's...

Written Answers — Higher Education Colleges: Higher Education Colleges (24 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to consider the provision of a post-graduate entry veterinary degree course in a higher education college here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34108/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Qualifications: Third Level Qualifications (24 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will appoint a new board to FETAC; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that courses cannot be approved in the absence of a board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34109/06]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (24 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the current position in Thailand; the prospects which exist for a safe and secure transition in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34531/06]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (24 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Transport the reasons for failing to fill the vacancies that have existed for some time on the board of CIE and on the board of Iarnród Éireann; if he will redress the regional imbalance in filling such vacancies; and if the west of Ireland could be allowed representation on such boards by filling the vacancies which exist by nominations from within...

Foreign Conflicts. (25 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether genocide has taken, and is taking place in Darfur; and the most recent and explicit proposals that have been made by the European Union in terms of an adequately resourced and expanded United Nations force being given a mandate either in support of or within the forces of the African Union already in place. [34712/06]

Foreign Conflicts. (25 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I am grateful to the Minister for his reply and do not intend to pursue the issue of whether the term genocide should be used. The figures on those who have died suggest a concentrated attack on a particular people. Some 200,000 black, African Muslims have been killed in two years, approximately 1.45 million people have been displaced, with 500,000 in need of urgent assistance, and deaths...

Foreign Conflicts. (25 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I mentioned a human rights activist detained in Sudan.

Foreign Conflicts. (25 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: That issue related to hosting the conference, but the Minister has already dealt with that.

Foreign Conflicts. (25 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: My proposal for an Irish preparatory conference might be constructed on the basis of addressing regional issues. This affects not only Sudan, but also Chad, the Central African Republic and Uganda. The preparatory conference could focus on the regional issues and provide an opening for the heads of state meeting that is at the heart of the British proposal. Mr. Abulgasem Ahmed Abulgasem has...

Northern Ireland Issues. (25 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is the Government's view that a referendum may be necessary on the St. Andrews agreement and, if so, his views on the circumstances of such a public consultation. [34713/06]

Northern Ireland Issues. (25 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Half of my question was disallowed by the Office of the Ceann Comhairle. In a communication, the Ceann Comhairle stated: I regret that I have had to disallow the underlined part of the following question tabled by you: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs The Minister has no official responsibility to Dáil Éireann for advice that is sought or received from the Attorney General....