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Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity speak on this important topic. I returned only last night from a meeting of Socialist International in Athens which was attended by 700 delegates from 170 countries. Socialist International has decided to make climate change its principal topic of discussion. The forum will discuss the challenge of the new structure of the global economy, issues of conflict and...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (2 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Defence his Department's properties deemed surplus to requirements that have been disposed of to date in 2008 or that are to be disposed of in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26014/08]

Army Equitation School. (2 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Defence if any of the vacancies for two non-commissioned officers and ten privates in the Army equitation school have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26013/08]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (1 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he is taking to address an afforestation rate of less than the 5,000 hectares expected in 2008 which is the lowest in 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25552/08]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (1 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will provide targeted assistance to those who received the woodland enhancement grant for pre-1993 plantations in order to bring these plantations in line with current forest practices; if he will create greater biodiversity to improve plant health and the quality of timber produced; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (1 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive has informed her that orthotic services have recently been transferred from the hospital to the community setting with payment for such devices as orthopaedic footwear and insoles sanctioned by local health offices; and if the Health Service Executive has further informed her of their assessment of the...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (1 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive has informed her of an assessment it has made or is currently making regarding the impact of the recent move of orthotic services from the hospital to the community setting on patients who have recently undergone a surgical procedure substantially affecting their mobility notably, for example, a hip...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (1 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress in view of the fact that Ireland hosted the recent international conference calling for the banning of cluster munitions at the end of which a text to that effect was agreed that has been made in ratifying and enacting the treaty arising from the conference in advance of the second conference on this subject which is to take...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (1 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress that has been made with regard to the position adopted by the Government at the recent international conference on cluster munitions that there would be disinvestment from companies involved in the production of such munitions; the steps that have been undertaken in this regard; and the companies no longer invested in by...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish citizens living in Zimbabwe; and the diplomatic and consular steps which have been put in place for an evacuation of Irish citizens from Zimbabwe should any of these persons wish to leave. [25917/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (1 Jul 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contingency arrangements in place, including discussions he may have had with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, on such issues as status and other aspects of citizenship, entitlement and social provision, as may arise following the evacuation of Irish citizens from Zimbabwe to Ireland. [25918/08]

Written Answers — Coistí Ranna: Coistí Ranna (26 Jun 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 18: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an mó cruinnithe a bhí ann go dtí seo den fhochoiste Rialtais i leith na Gaeilge. [24934/08]

Written Answers — Coistí Ranna: Coistí Ranna (26 Jun 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 40: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil cathaoirleach nua le hainmniú don fhochoiste Rialtais i leith na Gaeilge. [24935/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the extent to which living alone is factored into the setting of social welfare rates; the details of any analysis undertaken by or on behalf of her Department which has determined the extra cost associated with living alone on social welfare relative to a couple; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24770/08]

Pension Provisions. (25 Jun 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the timeframe she envisages for taking and implementing decisions on pension reform. [24787/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Jun 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the plans he has to introduce legislation in respect of Culture Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24581/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (24 Jun 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on providing the Refugee Appeals Tribunal with detailed and up to date country reports outlining the political and humanitarian situation in those countries from which Ireland is receiving asylum seekers. [24432/08]

Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Jun 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (24 Jun 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the House under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following matter of urgent public concern, namely, the ongoing and worsening crisis in Zimbabwe and the need for the matter to be fully debated in Dáil Éireann so as to discuss the urgent and appropriate action that Ireland, its partners in the European Union and the African Union should take and such actions as are...

Languages Programme. (19 Jun 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I am grateful for the opportunity of raising this matter and I expect the Minister of State to be as outraged as I am about this incredible blow to integration. Last Thursday, 40 teachers and four support staff were told the language and integration service they had been providing to over 3,000 people who had arrived in Ireland over the last couple of years would be suspended. As a result...