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Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Beidh sí ann le píosa fada.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has had consultation with the RSA, the Gardaí and the HSA on the safety implications for newspaper workers, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians of the distribution of newspapers on the Irish road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17349/08]

Written Answers — Ship Inspections: Ship Inspections (8 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will increase the number of inspectors carrying out inspections on ships docked in Irish ports, especially in view of the tragic death of a young mariner in August 2007; if he has reviewed the resources that are allocated to the inspections system in the context of the recent report by the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch into the...

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (8 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps her Department will take on the continuing issue of 278 separated children who entered the country as unaccompanied minors and who have gone missing while under the care of the Health Service Executive; her views on whether the human rights of these children have not been vindicated; and if she is in a position to state that...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (8 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the response she proposes to make to that part of the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr Thomas Hammarberg's report on his visit to Ireland that refers to the large number of children with psychiatric needs who continue to be treated in adult circumstances and his further comment that the placing of such children in...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 386: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if it is envisaged that this allocation will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17159/08]

Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects a Government decision will be made on attending the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17667/08]

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I am pleased to have an opportunity of saying a few words on this motion so ably proposed by my colleague, Deputy Joan Burton. It is deeply disappointing that so few Deputies from the Government side are present to debate our options as the economy reaches a turning point. In recent years, one of the most depressing aspects of discussion of the economy was listening to Ministers making...

Irish Economy: Motion (13 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: On a point of order, I would like to congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment, but before I do, there should be a quorum of the House to hear him.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (13 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the likelihood of the introduction of multi-annual funding in Budget 2009 for the Irish Sports Council and the Arts Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17663/08]

Written Answers — UNESCO Property: UNESCO Property (13 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 394: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 184 of 24 April 2008, he is in a position to provide further and additional information to his initial answer; the books which were destroyed; and the director general's plans to ensure such an incident does not recur. [18034/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (13 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will make a capital allocation for the building programme of the new schools which he has announced for Kilcolgan-Clarenbridge, Ballinasloe, Tuam and Carraroe; when the school authorities, including the board of management and principal, will be informed in each case; and the length of time he expects the construction period...

Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: In order to be perfectly orderly, I have asked before when it is the intention of the Government to ratify the UN convention on disability. In asking that question, I must point out that in announcing Ministers of State the Taoiseach did not specify where responsibility for human rights lies. Human rights was attached to the Department of Foreign Affairs. When the Minister of State with...

Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Why was it not just transferred somewhere but got lost in the cracks? No Minister of State has responsibility for this area.

Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I wish him well.

Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister of State had responsibility for overseas aid and human rights.

Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Why did the Taoiseach drop human rights?

Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It was taken back.

Burma Tragedy: Motion (15 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on the crisis in Burma. I join with others in offering my sympathy to the Burmese people. It is, however, much more important we offer them our solidarity. I welcome the Minister and wish him well in his new portfolio. I also congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Power, on his appointment. It is important to point out that the...

Democratic Process in Zimbabwe: Motion (15 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to share time with my colleague who has experience in Africa of both a practical and a political kind, Deputy Joan Burton. I welcome the fact the House has been able to agree on a joint motion on Zimbabwe. In the ten minutes speaking time I have allowed myself I want to make a few points about the importance of this motion. It is very important that when we are discussing Zimbabwe we...