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Programmes for Government. (12 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The international diplomatic conference on cluster munitions will take place in Croke Park from 19 May. We were in a similar position on the Ottawa Convention on the banning of landmines. Ireland and Norway saved a strong text for that convention by publishing legislation prior to the conference. Separate legislation has been produced by Belgium and Austria on the banning of cluster...

Programmes for Government. (12 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Will we have framework legislation in time to influence the international convention in May?

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs, further to similar questions in which he stated that Ireland largely fulfils the criminal justice requirements of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, the ways in which Ireland does not comply with the convention; and when this convention will be ratified. [10270/08]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 155: To ask the Taoiseach the subjects he will raise with the US President during his visit to the United States over the St. Patrick's Day 2008 period; if one of these subjects will be the issue of the undocumented Irish; the recent communications his Department and officials have had from their counterparts in Washington DC on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 161: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when, in view of the news that the Government plans to amend legislation governing the operation of the National Pensions Reserve Fund to allow for ethical considerations to be taken into account, and as a consequence end Irish investment in cluster munitions, this new amended legislation will be published; and if he will ensure, as...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on new efforts Ireland will make within a global alliance to help ensure international supply chains are managed in such a way as not to allow forced labour and all forms of exploitation in the context of the International Labour Organisation's recent international forum against forced labour. [10305/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 446: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide assurances that Irish soldiers deployed in Chad are fully equipped with maps, global positioning systems and communications equipment to ensure that events such as that which occurred recently whereby a French EUFOR vehicle which, according to reports, strayed by a few kilometres across an unmarked border into Darfur resulting...

Foreign Conflicts. (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the most recent events in Gaza and whether retaliation undertaken by the Israeli defence forces to the unjustifiable rocket attacks from Gaza is disproportionate, particularly in view of claims made by B'Tselem that half of those killed by Israeli strikes were unarmed civilians and one quarter, children; and the action he...

Foreign Conflicts. (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I was a member of that delegation. I join the Minister in condemning the recent killings in the area, including of eight people at a seminary in Jerusalem and an Israeli soldier but also particularly the 106 Palestinians, half of whom were civilians and 25% of whom were children. The facts were distorted and all were presented as being militants. I am glad the Minister accepts that what is...

Foreign Conflicts. (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Is it the intention of the European Union to reassert the authority of international law with regard to Israel's obligations as an occupying power? It never fully withdrew from Gaza, as it suggested in 2005.

State Visits. (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: What of President Daniel Ortega?

Foreign Conflicts. (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I will try to represent the Acting Chairman's views in Question No. 277 as well.

Foreign Conflicts. (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I join with the Minister in welcoming the agreement which, hopefully, will put an end to the killing. In regard to the Minister's extended reply, in a country that reports 6% growth and at the same time leaves 60% of the population on less than $2 per day, is there not something wrong with the development model? In regard to the post agreement arrangements, if 500 young men all from areas...

Foreign Conflicts. (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: May I ask a related question?

Foreign Conflicts. (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: A specific request has been made for the replacement of animals in the herding communities that have been most affected by climate change. When the Minister replies to Deputy Andrews perhaps he will reply to my question.

Overseas Development Aid. (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: No, we have another few minutes.

Overseas Development Aid. (11 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, I would be delighted to hear the Minister respond.

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (6 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the redevelopment of Ceannt Station; if he has reviewed proposals by CIÉ to dispose of publicly held land at Ceannt Station; the reason Ceannt Station's upgrading and refurbishment continues to be excluded from capital provision in Transport 21; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9637/08]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (6 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has abandoned plans to develop a public service obligation for the Shannon-Heathrow route; if he has had further contacts with his UK and EU counterparts on the development of the Shannon-Heathrow PSO; his views on establishing a PSO on the Waterford-Dublin route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9628/08]

Written Answers — Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (5 Mar 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received a report from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service on the reason it allowed data on donors to be sent out of Ireland without the permission of those donors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9298/08]