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Overseas Development Aid. (6 Feb 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister of State should investigate the matter with the OAU.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Feb 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the impact of the recently sanctioned price increases for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann on developing the modal shift to public transport; if the level of subvention recently set for CIÉ had any impact on the fare increases that were sanctioned; if the new Dublin Transport Authority will have the power to set fares; if this will...

Written Answers — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (5 Feb 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Transport the amount of funding the Rural Transport Programme currently receives; the number of bus and other transport services the RTP supports; if he has plans to expand the scheme; if he will undertake a review of the transport needs of rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3411/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (5 Feb 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 624: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of the application of a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [3287/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 Feb 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 649: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who is seeking naturalisation. [3734/08]

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (5 Feb 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 650: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the impact the Prison Rules Revision enacted in October 2007 has had; the eligibility of prisoners to receive extra remission on their sentences in this regard; and if any prisoner has obtained the 8% additional remission since October 2007. [3735/08]

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (5 Feb 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 651: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if prisoners who are denied additional remission to their sentences are being informed as to the reason they were refused the additional remission. [3737/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Reports: Health Service Reports (31 Jan 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects the publication of the Health Service Executive report into misdiagnosis at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2735/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (31 Jan 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects the publication of the HIQA report in relation to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2736/08]

Written Answers — Financial Services: Financial Services (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 120: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on recent housing data from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government showing that the number of interest only mortgages approved has trebled from approximately 5% in early 2004 to 16% in the third quarter of 2007; if he is satisfied that the necessary processes are in place in financial institutions...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 740: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is the case that individuals and families who would otherwise qualify for benefit from the State are disqualified automatically if they leave allocated accommodation, such as that allocated to refugees; if such a ruling prevails if it is in accordance with Irish, European, and international law; and if in the case of a...

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1252: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of an application for asylum by a person (details supplied) which dates back to 2007; the reason for the delay which is being experienced in this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2189/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1358: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the present position in relation to the development of a new sewerage system for Oughterard, County Galway; and if, in view of the implications for Lough Corrib in every respect for both residents and tourists, he will indicate the projected timescale for delivery. [1770/08]

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008, which is 141 pages long, was published yesterday. Given that it was acknowledged a moment ago that two weeks are conventionally afforded to Deputies to review new Bills, why is the Government considering the introduction of this legislation next week? I urge the Taoiseach to ensure that the conventional two-week period, at least, is made...

Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I will not argue with the Taoiseach about what constitutes a fortnight. I am much more interested in the principle that complex legislation of this nature simply cannot be dealt with on the run. I am concerned about some of the fundamental principles and assumptions at the heart of the Bill. I do not wish to be controversial when I suggest that the usual timeframe be provided for, at...

Banking Sector Regulation. (30 Jan 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of incidents and the value of overcharging of customers by banks and financial institutions each year from 2002 to 2007; his views on the ongoing revelations of such overcharging; if he is satisfied with the manner in which and speed with which repayments have been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2351/08]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I referred to both cases.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2007)

Michael D Higgins: In concluding this debate, I express my thanks to the 17 Deputies who spoke. The Bill is important and is certainly not a knee-jerk reaction. After all, it is just over two years since I wrote to the Taoiseach asking him to do something, in November 2005. Yesterday evening I outlined details of his letter to me in which he suggested that he agreed that ICTU was concerned. A previous...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Dec 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I repeat that this is completely wrong. The Competition Authority's decision of 2004 and the agreement between Actors Equity, SIPTU and the Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland was based fairly and squarely on the application of the Competition Act and domestic Irish competition law. That is what the Bill was trying to change. In particular, the issue at stake is the concept...