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Written Answers — Pathology Services: Pathology Services (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the report into pathology services is due for publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6266/07]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the roll out of BreastCheck around the country, per centre, and the latest cost estimates of each centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6267/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the resources that are available under the aegis of her Department, or are supported by or sponsored by her Department to help those persons who suffered grievous accidents such as road traffic accidents in particular those who suffer from acquired brain injury; the moneys allocated to agencies which deal with and assist those who...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the increase of pupils in primary schools here growing at an extremely fast pace and that in many locations demand will jeopardise a suitably safe environment for students and their teachers; if her attention has been further drawn to a primary school (details supplied) in County Galway which is a...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the increase in the numbers of pupils in secondary schools here has grown faster than additions and improvements being made to keep a safe environment for students and their teachers; if her attention has been further drawn to a secondary school (details supplied) in County Galway...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the increase in the numbers of pupils in primary schools here is growing at an extremely fast pace and that in many locations demand will jeopardise a suitably safe environment for students and their teachers; if her attention has been further drawn to a primary school (details...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 535: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the increase of pupils in primary schools here is growing at an extremely fast pace and that many locations which have received permanent status under her Department are still utilising temporary accommodation which was set up at the onset of the school being founded; if her attention...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Is that why the Department of Equality and Law Reform came into existence?

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Cynical.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Is the amendment in order?

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: It is beyond the constitutional terms——

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: May I ask on what basis the Ceann Comhairle's office accepted an amendment?

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: I was not raising the previous point. I was asking a different point and I will go to the Ceann Comhairle's office to explain it.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: An amendment beyond the term of the Dáil is improper and the Ceann Comhairle as well as the Minister should know it.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: It is a totally improper amendment, beyond the term of the Dáil. The Minister should look at the Constitution.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage (20 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Because we are a separate branch.

Written Answers — Art Collections: Art Collections (15 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will clarify the future plans for the art collection of the Great Southern Hotels that is entrusted to the care of the State; if further special exhibitions of this art are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5546/07]

Written Answers — School Closures: School Closures (15 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, further to her response to Parliamentary Question No. 549 of 21 November 2006, she will outline the outcome of an examination her Department was carrying out; her position as regards the need to keep a school (details supplied) in County Galway, open and operational; her views on whether in the event of this school closing, the...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (14 Feb 2007)

Michael D Higgins: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department has held further meetings with its UK counterparts on the development of an east west interconnector; if a decision has been taken on the way new interconnector will be funded; if there is planning for a second interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5320/07]