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Nuclear Disarmament. (21 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Does the Minister agree there is a misconception in regard to the relationship between the IAEA and the nuclear non-proliferation treaty? The IAEA is not the secretariat to the NPT. Does the Minister agree it would be valuable to follow the Blix proposal that a secretariat be established to the NPT to advance it? Dr. El Baradei's view in regard to the non-signatory countries, including...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (21 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the absence of progress at the most recent Israeli Palestinian talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10623/07]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (21 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the most up to date position in Darfur, and in particular the ongoing difficulties being experienced with regard to a joint African Union/United Nations force being sent into the region; the position of Ireland on the matter; the assistance Ireland may be able to provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10501/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (21 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when Ireland proposes to ratify the UN Convention on Corruption. [10515/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (21 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position which Ireland will take on the US-India agreement at the next meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10625/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: In accordance with Standing Order 31, I wish to give notice to move the adjournment of the Dáil to discuss the following specific and important matter of public interest, namely, the urgent need for the Irish Government to recognise and open dialogue with the unity government of Palestine and, moreover, to use its position within the European Union to encourage the Union to open such a...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Let us have a debate here.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: It is an accountability issue and the Tánaiste is in no position to lecture anybody about accountability.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: We understand the committee system. The Tánaiste should stop lecturing us.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: We know how the committee works.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: The Government should get on with it and have a debate here. Of what is it afraid?

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Let us see how many Members from the Government side show up.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste will get his answer in a few weeks time.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste will get lots of candour then.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Will the Tánaiste indicate when the Government and Opposition Whips will arrange to have No. 90, the Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad], listed for Report Stage? In that case, we can envisage practical action being taken to resolve existing difficulties.

Order of Business (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I appreciate the Tánaiste's reply.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I note in the list of grouped amendments that my amendment No. 6 has been ruled out of order. The Ceann Comhairle informed me that the amendment I tabled cannot be taken as it was not anticipated in discussions on Committee Stage. I find this difficult to understand so I will explain what I meant. Amendment No. 6 in my name would have assisted in the definition of the word political in...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I am very grateful for the assistance of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle in this regard and I sprang to my feet on this occasion because I noticed that amendment No. 6 was not listed in the grouping. I was afraid that someone less benign than the Leas-Cheann Comhairle might indicate to me that I had lost the opportunity to make a case for my amendment. I am very happy to wait if I can give more...

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Reaching amendment No. 6 when it is not listed in the grouping is an existential matter.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (22 Mar 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.