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Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made in regard to An Foras developing materials specifically for families who wish to raise their children through the medium of Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20986/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position on the US/India Nuclear Agreement as this currently stands; the discussions that have taken place recently on this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21318/07]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 194: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the establishment of a separate stand alone authority which would have jurisdiction for matters of water quality and for compliance with water directives, in particular with regard to the way such would impact on ongoing crises affecting the River Corrib; and if he will make a statement on both...

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: No one objected to troops going through for peaceful and legal purposes. Is Deputy Hoctor supporting the illegal war?

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Is the only hope to have a war airport? The Taoiseach refused to condemn the war.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Shame on Deputy Hoctor and shame on the Taoiseach and the Government for supporting an illegal war.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, I am. The Government had no UN resolution.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: It is a business matter. That is why.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: "Disposal" is defined as including "transfer".

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: "Disposal" includes "transfer".

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: It is a pity the Government could not give it a penny in Transport 21.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to share time with Deputy Martin Ferris, if that is agreeable. Having been in this House for just over two decades and in the Seanad for almost a decade, I cannot recall a motion quite so weak as the one before us. The opening paragraph of the motion to the effect that Dáil Éireann is called on to share the Government's deep disappointment at the Aer Lingus decision to end the...

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister is in favour of a public private partnership. He should tell the truth about it.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I am objecting to a public private partnership.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I am objecting to a public private partnership. The Minister is in favour of a speculative development, as is perfectly consistent with every action he has ever taken in any Ministry.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: It is possible.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I do not think that language should be used.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: And social responsibility.

Shannon Airport: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: That was brilliant, very deep.

Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil to discuss the following urgent matter: the deteriorating situation in Burma/Myanmar and the need for the European Union and its member Parliaments to discuss the matter and issue statements of unequivocal support for the movement for democracy in that country and of concern for the safety of those who are demonstrating.