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Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The old National Social Service Board spoke too much about rights. That is why it was abolished.

Citizens Information Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It gave too much information.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Transport the position on the reopening of the western rail corridor; and the timescale proposed for these works. [35784/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (2 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the recourse of an Irish citizen (details supplied); her views on whether this situation is anomalous and unfair to the person in question; the steps this person can take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35982/06]

Order of Business (7 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to inquire about two United Nations conventions. On 7 September 2000, or more than six years ago, Ireland signed the optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. On 13 December 2000, Ireland signed the protocol to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children,...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 105: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the figures for headline offences for the third quarter of 2006 published by the Central Statics Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36240/06]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (7 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposed timetable for the development and completion of the new prison at Thornton Hall; the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36247/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 266 of 6 December 2005 his Department is in a position to have the Labour Court recommendation of January 2001 implemented and thereby endeavour to have the gap between conditions, income and cost per person to the State and accountability of established, and long serving non-established staff of...

Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It is not anti-Americanism any more.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Government to take initiatives at national and European level to immediately address the loss of life in Gaza over the past week, during which 54 Palestinians have died, and the recent attacks on Beit Hanoun, which have resulted in the loss of civilian lives,...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: On 2 October 1958, Ireland signed four conventions dealing with the Law of the Sea. Is it intended to ratify any of these conventions, including the conventions on the continental shelf, living resources of the high seas, the territorial sea and the contiguous zone? As these were all signed on the same day, 2 October 1958, will it require an historic decision to ratify any one or all of...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: That is kind of the Minister. However, could he tell us what is proposed? We have signed 27 United Nations conventions, none of which has been ratified. Yesterday, I referred to two dealing with the rights of the child, one to protect children against pornography and another on trafficking of children. Regarding the Minister's earlier answer, it might be a good start to consultation on...

Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform would have a leading role in the delays.

School Accommodation. (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I appreciate the opportunity to raise this issue. It concerns the proposed Educate Together national school in Doughiska, Galway, which is one of the most rapidly expanding suburbs of Galway with perhaps the highest increase in new families. A primary school had been proposed by Educate Together and 170 children had been signed up for pre-enrolment. The local committee has decided not to...

Written Answers — Local Authority Services: Local Authority Services (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 55: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the next report on the 42 national service indicators for local authorities; his plans to review those indicators; the arrangements that will be made to involve consumers of local authority services in the review of the indicators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36511/06]

Written Answers — Sustainable Development Strategy: Sustainable Development Strategy (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to publish a national sustainable development strategy; the matters such a strategy will address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36510/06]

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The United Nations Convention against Corruption is held up in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I received a letter from the Department of Foreign Affairs stating that it is awaiting a review by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the necessary adjusting legislation. Does the Tánaiste believe that the convention will be ratified in the...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It becomes law at the end of this year. What will the Government do then? It has been ratified by the required number of countries.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: We could have a celebration in the interim.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on Transport 21. While I am delighted I am following another western Member, I cannot manage the same level of congratulation regarding the prospects or achievements of Transport 21. Those of us who welcomed investment in transport infrastructure reasonably asked questions regarding the relative allocations under Transport 21. A more...