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Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: ——for having about eight centres of excellence——

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister has no right to say that they said only eight centres of excellence. They did not say only eight.

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I repeat, the Minister has an obligation under the Constitution to deliver to the HSE a policy on health. I hope the Minister finds herself in the Supreme Court if she is unwilling to do her duty.

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (21 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the process of consultation which has taken place with the patrons of primary schools and other interested bodies under section 30 of the Education Act 1998 in order to enable him, by way of regulation, to prescribe the primary school curriculum; the number of organisations and bodies contacted; the number and dates of meetings...

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: We will see the blunders when the vote comes. That is what counts.

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) (21 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: That standard is not too high.

Written Answers — Plant Protection Products: Plant Protection Products (20 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will clarify his stance on the EU proposals on the reform of pesticide legislation that are being finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19629/08]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (20 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will press for an increased rate of export refunds to assist milk processors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19628/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (20 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for permission to remain on humanitarian grounds of a person (details supplied) who came here from Cameroon in 2001 and whose two children are here since 2003, one of whom is sitting their leaving certificate examination in 2008. [19454/08]

Written Answers — Stádas na Gaeilge: Stádas na Gaeilge (15 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 9: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cad iad na cainteanna a bhí aige ó thús na bliana leis an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha, i dtaobh stádas na Gaeilge san Aontas Eorpach; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina dtaobh. [18841/08]

Written Answers — Foclóir Leictreonach: Foclóir Leictreonach (15 May 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 21: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir leis an bhfoclóir leictreonach Béarla-Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [18840/08]

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...

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...

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.