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Social Partnership. (2 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I would like to ask the Taoiseach about the considerable spinning going on following the talks with the social partners. The Taoiseach stated that most of the commitments have been honoured. However, David Begg, secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, was remarkably apologetic on radio as he explained how the inflation rate had overtaken pay increases. This leads one to reflect on...

Social Partnership. (2 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, I did.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the international conference on the banning of cluster munitions that is to take place in this country. On the last occasion, when the Ottawa Convention that banned landmines was being prepared, the Government prepared a valuable statutory instrument that influenced the conference. On this occasion, does the Government intend to prepare a statutory instrument on the banning of...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The decision of the Irish and Norwegian authorities to draft a statutory instrument in advance of the conclusion of the conference on landmines ensured that a strong Ottawa Convention was agreed. When this year's conference is over, it will be too late to seek to influence the outcome of it.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I have drafted a statutory instrument and I would welcome Fine Gael's support for it.

Written Answers — Child Support: Child Support (2 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the changes he will make to child income supports in view of the National Economic and Social Council report, Child Income Supports: The Case for a New Form of Targeting. [12208/08]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (2 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will instigate a programme of nationwide expansion of the Passport Office, in order that the people of Ireland may acquire passports in all urban centres, not just Dublin and Cork. [11556/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (2 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 862: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of cases (details supplied); and when these cases are expected to be processed. [11665/08]

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: What is the timescale for the legislation?

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I overcame so much obstruction nicely.

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It might make a few schools and social housing possible.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following specific and important matter of public interest, namely, the urgent need for the Minister for Health and Children to indicate the current position that pertains in University College Hospital, Galway, where, in recent days, a wholly unsatisfactory situation has arisen, leaving as many as 40 people on...

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The windfall profits are all in there.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has acquired the appropriate number of country signatories for ratification into law. When does Ireland, which played a significant part in preparing the convention, propose to ratify it?

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: To give assistance on that matter, a Cheann Comhairle, I very much appreciate the information given by the Taoiseach on the United Nations Convention against Corruption. The convention to which I referred this afternoon is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. I acknowledge that Ireland has played a role in drafting the convention but it is very important...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: One of the important aspects of this debate is that we respect different views and different perspectives. It is important to say at the outset that it is possible to disagree fundamentally with most of what the Minister of State has just said and still be in favour of ratification of the Lisbon reform treaty. I do so because I profoundly disagree with what he has said. The question put to...

Cluster Munitions Bill 2008: Second Stage (8 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I understand this speaking slot is for 30 minutes and, therefore, I will share with Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin into tomorrow evening.