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Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (23 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his and the Government's views on the implications for European Union policy of the abstention of the United Kingdom and Denmark on the Security Council Resolution condemning the loss of civilians lives in recent Israeli attacks on Palestinian homes in Gaza. [39520/06]

Crisis in Darfur: Motion (28 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I thank Deputy Allen for facilitating me, as I have another engagement. I am happy to support this all-party motion on behalf of the Labour Party. I commend the decision of the Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit Darfur so early and to remain engaged with the tragedy that is taking place there. It is important that we recognise what is at stake in Darfur. An enormous tragedy is...

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (28 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the level of information required under the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 from parents who wish to exercise their Constitutional right to educate their children at home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40137/06]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (28 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of extra education welfare officers who will be appointed in the context of the recently published Government Estimates 2007; the locations where they will be deployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40166/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (29 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 implications of the most recent report from a committee of the European Parliament in regard to the abuse of human rights through extraordinary rendition, which has suggested that Ireland is not in a position to deny that it was not involved in the transport of those illegally...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I refer to the proposed broadcasting authority of Ireland Bill, which is listed for 2006. When will this Bill be brought before the House?

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Will it be within the Government's lifetime?

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her view of EU law providing for the possibility of national aid for topping up the energy crops premium; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40553/06]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the initiatives she has taken to encourage the food industry to invest in research and development; the initiatives she has taken to promote transfer of intellectual property from the research base in to industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40525/06]

Written Answers — Housing Schemes: Housing Schemes (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 261: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of accommodation built by cooperative housing associations, as distinct from voluntary housing associations, under the capital funding schemes from 2000 to 2005 in Galway County and City; the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40754/06]

Written Answers — Housing Schemes: Housing Schemes (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 262: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of accommodation built by cooperative housing associations, as distinct from voluntary housing associations, under the capital funding schemes from 2000 to 2005; the location of such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40755/06]

Lansdowne Road Stadium. (30 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the situation regarding the planned redevelopment of Lansdowne Road; when he expects An Bord Pleanála to approve the redevelopment of the stadium; when construction work will begin; if any issues remain outstanding in regard to the planning process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40819/06]

Written Answers — National Sports Stadium: National Sports Stadium (30 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount of money that will be allocated by his Department towards the development of Sports Campus Ireland in 2007; the way this money will be spent; the latest timetable available for the development of sports facilities on this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40821/06]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (30 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the case of a person (details supplied) who has made an application to his Department; the position of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40943/06]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the impact of an Irish grant aided fishing factory ship on the livelihoods of coastal communities of African countries such as Mauritania and Mozambique; the terms of this grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39533/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Dec 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on reports that the accident and emergency task force will say in its final report that bed capacity is a problem in a number of hospitals; her further views on reports that there are ongoing issues that delay the discharge of patients from a number of hospitals; when the Health Service Executive's report on bed capacity...

Leaders' Questions (6 Dec 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (6 Dec 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Transport his strategy in relation to the commencement of section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 2006; the target in the average number of weeks wait for a driving test at which point he will commence this section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41650/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Dec 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Transport the status of the Bus Éireann application to his Department to provide an extra 2,000 services per week as part of the proposals for an improved bus service in Galway; his views on its proposals; the funding that has been made available in 2007 to facilitate the early introduction of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (6 Dec 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his Department's expenditure in community development in Galway city over the past year. [41896/06]