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Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: It is possible.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: No one objected to troops going through for peaceful and legal purposes. Is Deputy Hoctor supporting the illegal war?

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Is the only hope to have a war airport? The Taoiseach refused to condemn the war.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Shame on Deputy Hoctor and shame on the Taoiseach and the Government for supporting an illegal war.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, I am. The Government had no UN resolution.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: It is a business matter. That is why.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: "Disposal" is defined as including "transfer".

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: "Disposal" includes "transfer".

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: It is a pity the Government could not give it a penny in Transport 21.

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the recent report of the Working Group on Drug Rehabilitation that represents the fifth pillar of the National Drugs Strategy; the main recommendations of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20960/07]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made in regard to An Foras developing materials specifically for families who wish to raise their children through the medium of Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20986/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position on the US/India Nuclear Agreement as this currently stands; the discussions that have taken place recently on this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21318/07]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 194: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the establishment of a separate stand alone authority which would have jurisdiction for matters of water quality and for compliance with water directives, in particular with regard to the way such would impact on ongoing crises affecting the River Corrib; and if he will make a statement on both...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 Oct 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter: the need for the Government, the EU and its member Governments to engage with the members of ASEAN to advance the demands by the international community for the opening of dialogue with the democratic forces in Burma, to prevent the brutal suppression of those peacefully demonstrating for...

Order of Business (2 Oct 2007)

Michael D Higgins: As this is the only opportunity at which I can do this properly, I ask whether Government time will be made available to discuss the general issue of the role of committees. I raise this in a non-partisan way. The issue that has been raised with the Taoiseach so far is not merely who will be the chair or vice-chair, or even the number of committees. There is a significant difference...

Order of Business (2 Oct 2007)

Michael D Higgins: With respect, I cannot read the Taoiseach's mind. That is for others in his party to do. As a Member of Parliament who has sat on committees and who regularly attends committees, I make the case. I also should confess an interest in that it is a matter upon which I, as an academic, have written. It is really absurd to be using the committees the way we are. One of the committees on which...

Order of Business (2 Oct 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I do not want the Ceann Comhairle to sink with it.

Foreign Conflicts. (2 Oct 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the time we have, however brief, to discuss the appalling tragedy that is unfolding in Burma. Given the time allotted, I must be succinct and so will offer a set of suggestions. We must establish how many people have died and how many have been injured. We must follow up BBC reports and find out the whereabouts of 4,000 monks who were arrested in Rangoon, removed to two places of...

Foreign Conflicts. (2 Oct 2007)

Michael D Higgins: He should go to South Africa as well.

Foreign Conflicts. (2 Oct 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Will the Minister of State consider my proposal that a group from the EU should visit the country?