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

Michael D Higgins: I have spoken about the specific disaster that will stare us in the face if CIE does not decide to use all of its site for the provision of a long awaited, much needed, proper and regional-structured centre at Ceannt Station. I also made the case for integrated regional transport authorities and a national transport authority. While welcoming many of Transport 21's features, we should...

Written Answers — Teangacha Oifigiúla: Teangacha Oifigiúla (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 28: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén fáth nach bhfuil dada sna dréacht-rialacháin a chuir sé os comhair na Dála faoi alt 9 d'Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003, faoi shíneacha tráchta d'ainneoin go bhfuil comharthaí luaite go sonrach san alt; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [37018/06]

Written Answers — Teangacha Oifigiúla: Teangacha Oifigiúla (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 50: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén fáth go bhfuil díolúine iomlán ón dátheangachas sna dréacht-rialacháin maidir le fógairtí taifeadta béil agus stáiseanóireacht atá le húsáid taobh amuigh den Stát faoi alt 9 d'Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 a chuir sé os comhair na Dála; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [37021/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a press statement issued by his Department on 1 October 2006 said that the weekly fuel allowance had been increased by €5 and that the increase commenced from 25 September 2006 when this increase had come into effect following Budget 2006; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many people were misled by...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the hours of opening of the Garda National Immigration Bureau Offices in different locations; if it is possible to deal with exceptional or emergency situations at Garda General Offices; if not, the reason same is not possible; if he has received representations on the inconvenience caused by such...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Government can give a satisfactory answer as to what Government policy, as described by his Department in correspondence with a person's solicitors is preventing since 2002, the case of a person (details supplied) application for their children to join them here as applied for under the family...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (14 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received representations in relation to human rights issues on behalf of republican prisoners at Maghaberry prison; if he has satisfied himself that standards required for compliance with the European Court for Human Rights and other international conventions are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37811/06]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (14 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Government has plans to increase the funding available to a centre (details supplied) in County Mayo, in order to ensure that those who choose to can live their lives independently; and if he has plans to mainstream community employment schemes in order to address the insecurity of losing personal assistants after...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason he has failed to introduce legislation to control arms brokering here by this Autumn; when such legislation will be introduced; the reason he is continuing to allow Ireland be used as a potential hub for the brokerage of military hardware; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37755/06]

Written Answers — Import Licences: Import Licences (15 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the significant decrease in the number of import licences applied for in 2006 to date, when compared to 2005; if there is any underlying change in Department policy that means that fewer products now require import licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37718/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (21 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the serious crisis regarding the compilation of the electoral register in Galway West, particularly in Galway where thousands have been removed, and in other areas, including the Connemara Gaeltacht where, outrageously, people who have been on the register at the same address for many years have...

Order of Business (21 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: In advance of preparations for a constitutional referendum on the protection of the child, will the Government ratify any of the four conventions on the rights of the child that it has not ratified? Of 23 signed but unratified UN conventions, four deal with the rights of the child, including the convention against the trafficking of women and their children. The protection of the child is...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (21 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will review his position in relation to the commission of inquiry proposal from the Shell to Sea campaign; his views on face to face talks between representatives of the Erris and north Mayo community and the management teams of companies (details supplied); the way the present stand off will be resolved...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (21 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way his Department assesses the latest claims by offshore exploration companies which seem to indicate a very bright future for the industry in extracting Ireland's offshore oil and gas reserves; when he expects to receive the Indecon report on the review of Irish mineral and offshore licensing; and his...

Written Answers — Clár Tógála Scoileanna: Clár Tógála Scoileanna (21 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 512: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an bhfuil suíomh aimsithe do Ghaelscoil Dara, An Rinn Mhór, i gcathair na Gaillimhe agus an bhfuil an t-iarstáisiún aimsire san áireamh. [38520/06]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (21 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the impending closure of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the prospects of the future retention of teaching at this secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39050/06]

Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate. I propose to share time with Deputy Gilmore.

Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: One would need great neck to make the claim the Minister of State has made that the Government is succeeding on the basic issue of housing. How many units of social housing did the Government promise, how many units did the NESC tell us were necessary and how many have been provided? This Government, which strongly represents the speculative mentality in regard to the building of homes, has...

Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: That is its mark, aim and achievement in government. We have explicitly stated that we will put an end to the sale of State land. To those who ask how they are to know the difference between one party and another in government, it is in this motion. If one wants to imagine nothing can be done about housing speculation or the market, then one can have more of the same misery. If one wants a...

Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: A home in Fianna Fáil thinking, already contaminated by the Progressive Democrats, is an asset and no longer a home in this republic of greed. How can Ireland be the second richest country in the world yet have the second lowest level of social protection in comparison with its European neighbours? Why will the Government not accept a rights-based approach to shelter? Why will it not...