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Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (7 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the Report of the Garda Inspectorate, Policing in Ireland — Looking Forward, published on 26 September 2007; his further views on the recommendations of the report particularly the call for an increase in the size of the transport fleet and the number of marked vehicles; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Civilianisation Programme: Civilianisation Programme (7 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals for further civilianisation of the Gardaí in order to free trained members for front line duty; his views on the view expressed in the Final Report of the Advisory Group on Garda Management and Leadership Development that progress in regard to civilianisation has been risible; and if he will make a...

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Will it require a Supplementary Estimate?

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Yes.

Written Answers — National Monitoring Programme: National Monitoring Programme (13 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 157 of 16 November 2006, when she will introduce a separate programme of national monitoring which will enable trend data on pupil achievement in different categories of school to be compiled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28468/07]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (13 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 103 of 24 October 2006, if she will provide a list of the 670 primary schools and 203 second level schools that have been invited to participate in the new school support programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28469/07]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (13 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the worsening working conditions for persons employed in the private sector who are without trade union representation, the full force of law is given here to the EU employment directive on information and consultation; and the further legislation planned in the lifetime of this Government in this regard....

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (14 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 62: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the income received by each local authority from the Private Residential Tenancies Board to date; if these finances are ring-fenced to inspect dwellings for suitability; and the number of inspections of dwellings undertaken by each individual council which has received these funds to date. [28687/07]

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (14 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 75: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of the legislative restrictions in which the Private Residential Tenancies Board operates, he is considering putting in place a licensing system for landlords which will ensure a minimum standard for the renting of residential properties. [28686/07]

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste is becoming very pessimistic.

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: On the same issue, the Taoiseach is on the record of the Dáil as having promised that this issue will be addressed in the opening stages of the partnership talks. When it was not addressed he appeared to accept the principle that legislation would then be necessary. It is reasonable to assume, therefore, that the Government either intends to introduce amending legislation to the...

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Will the Tánaiste agree to provide Government time to take the Labour Party Bill?

Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Statements.

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I will comment on how this Bill affects human rights. I should point out that I have an honorary adjunct professorship at the Irish Centre for Human Rights of National University of Ireland, Galway. I welcome the Minister of State in his new role. This is the first time I have had an opportunity to do so and I wish him well. He is somebody whose preferment would have been appropriate some...

Written Answers — Energy Conservation: Energy Conservation (15 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the timeframe for a commitment to install smart electronic meters in every home as per the programme for Government, in view of the announcement on the pilot scheme for smart meter installation; the full cost for the pilot scheme and the estimated cost for the roll out to every home; the geographic locations of...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (15 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for an interconnector to France; if this will have implications for the Government's position on nuclear power; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28983/07]

Tax Policy. (20 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 51: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has proposals to cap the benefit that a person can derive from cumulative tax breaks on investments outside their principal occupation; and the number of persons with an income in excess of €500,000 and bands of €50,000 above that who pay tax at the standard 20% rate or less, including those paying 5% and below, for the...

Written Answers — Revenue Audits: Revenue Audits (20 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of individual claims examined in detail by the Revenue Commissioners other than as part of field audits in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 in respect of mortgage interest relief, given by way of tax relief at source; the percentage of those claims disallowed; and the number of cases referred for prosecution. [29566/07]

Written Answers — Debt Relief: Debt Relief (20 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 150: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the writing off of odious and illegitimate debt by the world bank, the IMF and other international lending agencies; and if he will be proposing such or making other proposals to the forthcoming meeting of these institutions. [24984/07]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Nov 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will introduce amending legislation to allow HIQA to monitor and enforce standards in private health care institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29964/07]