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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (23 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, following the sending of three Brazilian students to Mountjoy prison upon their arrival here, he will give details of the contact which has been made by the individuals involved or their embassy with his Department. [15535/08]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: When will we get neurosurgery in the west?

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: For an injury in Donegal.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It is a disgrace that there are no plans for neurological services in the west of Ireland. The current situation is costing the taxpayer millions of euro.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It has done nothing about it.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: There goes the rights-based approach.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I did a lot more with it than the Minister of State.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 94: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures his Department has put in place to ensure that local authorities conform to best practice in disability access rather than meeting just the minimal legal requirements; and if he will ensure that best practice applies not just to buildings but to websites, customer service counters, leaflets,...

Written Answers — Local Authority Services: Local Authority Services (22 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 122: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures his Department has put in place to ensure that local authorities conform to quality customer service standards. [14450/08]

Health Services: Motion (22 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It is very vague.

Health Services: Motion (22 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It was a very disappointing report for the west.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (17 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress with regard to the establishment of the Garda organised crime unit; the personnel and resources that will be made available to the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14050/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (17 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the interest groups with which he has consulted with regard to the implementation of Directive 2006/24/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the retention of data; when he expects these consultations to conclude; when he expects that his proposals will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (17 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 506: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is possible for a non-EU national to marry an Irish national here while in the country on a holiday visa of three months duration; and if not, if he will offer the relevant advice as the best course of action to persons (details supplied). [14894/08]

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: In May, an international conference will take place in Croke Park on the banning of cluster munitions, an issue we discussed last week in a Private Members' motion on the Fine Gael Party private Bill. Legislation is promised on the issue in the Government programme, but if we are to influence the conference, as we did in the case of the landmines legislation in 1996, it would be useful if...

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I appreciate the Tánaiste's effort to be constructive. It is in the interest of all of us to achieve the best possible outcome. The strategy I suggest is one that was adopted successfully in 1996 in the case of the landmines. I appreciate the Tánaiste is willing to consider it as a strategy for the Government. It would have the support of all.

Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It is the foundations that are important.

Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The woman has a statutory right to a minimum level of service.

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (9 Apr 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Galway has recently been denied a higher education grant; and the reason for this decision, in view of the fact that the guidelines set out by her Department indicate their entitlement to this grant. [13457/08]