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Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (6 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff, being civil servants, who are assigned to his constituency office, whether based at his Department's offices or at a location in his constituency; the salary cost of his constituency office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8337/07]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (6 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the name of the persons in respect of the category of Ministerial staff, including those attached to Ministers of State in his Department, not being civil servants but who are contracted by him as personal assistant, political adviser, programme manager, special adviser, policy adviser and press communications advisers;...

Written Answers — Bainistíocht Chomhshaoil: Bainistíocht Chomhshaoil (6 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 329: To ask the Aire Cumarsáide, Mara agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha an eiseoidh sé nó an eiseoidh a chomhghleacaithe na ceadúnais atá riachtanach chun go dtógfaidh siad mar chúram orthu féin an dá thrá ar an Spidéal, Trá na mBan agus Trá na Céibhe Nua, a ghlanadh. [8286/07]

Written Answers — Cosaint Chósta: Cosaint Chósta (6 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 512: To ask the Aire Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta agus Rialtais Áitiúil an eiseoidh sé nó an eiseoidh a chomhghleacaithe na ceadúnais atá riachtanach chun go dtógfaidh siad mar chúram orthu féin an dá thrá ar an Spidéal, Trá na mBan agus Trá na Céibhe Nua, a ghlanadh. [8285/07]

Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: That was groundless.

Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: A number of families are affected by the adoption (Hague Convention, adoption authority) Bill. It would be useful if the Taoiseach could indicate whether it will be published during the lifetime of the Government. On the international convention for the protection of migrant workers and their families, the latest communication from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, which...

Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: The first question was on the Hague Convention. The second one was on the international convention for the protection of migrant workers and their families. We have been in correspondence before in this regard, and the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is reviewing it. I have reached the conclusion it is not the Government's intention to ratify the convention. Is...

Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I thank the Taoiseach.

Broadcasting Legislation. (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I appreciate this opportunity to speak about a decision that was recently taken by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, the BCI. I hope the controversy about the decision will encourage everybody to be even more generous than they have been in the past in donating money to Trócaire's Lenten campaign. The construction the BCI has put on Trócaire's campaign advertisement, citing section...

Broadcasting Legislation. (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: It is an appalling decision.

Broadcasting Legislation. (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: That is censorship.

Broadcasting Legislation. (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: The abolition of slavery 200 years ago would not have been possible under those rules.

Broadcasting Legislation. (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Will the Government consider my proposal?

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an assessment of the current security situation in Liberia; when the Irish UNOIL mission will withdraw from Liberia; his plans to visit those troops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8878/07]

Written Answers — Military Disciplinary Hearings: Military Disciplinary Hearings (7 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the case where a member of the Defence Forces is challenging the constitutionality of the military disciplinary procedure in the High Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8879/07]

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste could amend the legislation and solve the problem.

Order of Business (8 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Not to interfere with it but to stop the censorship.

Written Answers — Veterinary Medicines: Veterinary Medicines (8 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the price differentials between veterinary medicines supplied from veterinary practices and those supplied through pharmacies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9077/07]

Written Answers — Veterinary Medicines: Veterinary Medicines (8 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the risk of a black market in veterinary medicines arising from their increased cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9078/07]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (20 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in relation to the Exchequer returns for the first two months of 2007, the income tax, capital gains and excise duty receipts coming in below projections are evidence of a slowdown in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10221/07]