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

Michael D Higgins: A Cheann Comhairle, I ask you to consider allowing the matter of Burma/Myanmar to be raised in another way. There is a precedent for not allowing matters to be raised under Standing Order 32 because they lack urgency. I cannot think of a topic so clearly urgent as the threat to the lives of people demonstrating for democracy on the streets.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 492: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the reason the driving test centre in Galway city's west-side closes for the month of August. [20240/07]

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 488: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the reason for the exclusion of upgrading and refurbishment of transport facilities at Ceannt Station in Galway from capital provision in Transport 21, which deals with the transport element of the National Development Plan. [20236/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 489: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the way the establishment of public transport needs in accordance with their statutory requirements has been fulfilled by CIÉ in relation to such property as it holds. [20237/07]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 490: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the status of a communication (details supplied) to the board of CIÉ in relation to the assessment of such property as might be constituted as surplus to needs for public transport; the mechanisms for the assessment of same; and the implications for the future of public transport of the disposal of property owned by CIÉ in the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the details of all orders which have been made by Government since 1986 under Section 9 of the Transport (Reorganisation of Córas Iompar Éireann) Act, 1986. [20239/07]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of international instruments, such as agreements, conventions, protocols and implementation procedures, initiated at either UN, Council of Europe or elsewhere that are awaiting ratification and implementation by the Government; the date of signature or adoption by the international institution involved; the lead Department with...

Written Answers — Nuclear Disarmament Initiative: Nuclear Disarmament Initiative (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 520: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the sanctions which are being imposed upon Iran, outside of those sanctions which are under a United Nations framework, by members of the European Union. [20414/07]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 739: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she proposes to recognise a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she proposes to secure a site for this school. [20232/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 749: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that correspondence of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 is responded to by her Department's student support unit as this matter has been outstanding for some time. [20407/07]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 764: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will take action to redress the situation which pertains regarding an application by a person (details supplied) in County Galway for the top-up grant; her views on whether such a view taken of the situation is unreasonable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20517/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 916: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position of an application for leave to remain in the State by a person (details supplied). [20200/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Amnesty: Departmental Amnesty (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 919: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is envisaged that an amnesty be introduced in order to deal with the large backlog of residency cases which have accrued, a possible model for such a scheme having recently been instated in the Netherlands. [20233/07]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 924: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons to whom deportation orders have been given following their or their partner's having had a child while in Ireland; and the number of persons who have been deported. [20249/07]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 925: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for naturalisation by a person (details supplied); the date from which his Department regards this application having been made; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this person applied for naturalisation in 2001, rather than 2002; and if this can be rectified and...

Written Answers — Garda Youth Diversion Projects: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1013: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the present circumstances of a scheme (details supplied) on the westside of Galway City; if the report commissioned giving details on this scheme is available for public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20474/07]

Written Answers — Garda Youth Diversion Projects: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1014: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide further details on the 12 new Garda youth diversion projects recently announced; the nature, location and funding available to the project envisioned for Galway; if it is planned that this project will be operational alongside an established scheme (details supplied) of this nature based on the...

Written Answers — Subsidiary Protection Applications: Subsidiary Protection Applications (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1021: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) whose initial application was rejected, whose family is settled in Galway and who has become a valued and respected member of the local community. [20515/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (26 Sep 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1022: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application by a person (details supplied) whose application is, [i]inter alia[/i], based on medical grounds and the need to obtain humanitarian leave to remain on medical grounds. [20516/07]

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (5 Jul 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the efforts he will make to ensure that Ireland remains an attractive location for film makers; his views on the fact that several years have passed since a big budget blockbuster film has been made here; the efforts he will make to ensure that Ireland does not lose out to other low cost locations; and if he will make a statement...