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Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (21 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the serious crisis regarding the compilation of the electoral register in Galway West, particularly in Galway where thousands have been removed, and in other areas, including the Connemara Gaeltacht where, outrageously, people who have been on the register at the same address for many years have...

Order of Business (21 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: In advance of preparations for a constitutional referendum on the protection of the child, will the Government ratify any of the four conventions on the rights of the child that it has not ratified? Of 23 signed but unratified UN conventions, four deal with the rights of the child, including the convention against the trafficking of women and their children. The protection of the child is...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason he has failed to introduce legislation to control arms brokering here by this Autumn; when such legislation will be introduced; the reason he is continuing to allow Ireland be used as a potential hub for the brokerage of military hardware; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37755/06]

Written Answers — Import Licences: Import Licences (15 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the significant decrease in the number of import licences applied for in 2006 to date, when compared to 2005; if there is any underlying change in Department policy that means that fewer products now require import licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37718/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a press statement issued by his Department on 1 October 2006 said that the weekly fuel allowance had been increased by €5 and that the increase commenced from 25 September 2006 when this increase had come into effect following Budget 2006; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many people were misled by...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the hours of opening of the Garda National Immigration Bureau Offices in different locations; if it is possible to deal with exceptional or emergency situations at Garda General Offices; if not, the reason same is not possible; if he has received representations on the inconvenience caused by such...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (14 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 226: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Government can give a satisfactory answer as to what Government policy, as described by his Department in correspondence with a person's solicitors is preventing since 2002, the case of a person (details supplied) application for their children to join them here as applied for under the family...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (14 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has received representations in relation to human rights issues on behalf of republican prisoners at Maghaberry prison; if he has satisfied himself that standards required for compliance with the European Court for Human Rights and other international conventions are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37811/06]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (14 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Government has plans to increase the funding available to a centre (details supplied) in County Mayo, in order to ensure that those who choose to can live their lives independently; and if he has plans to mainstream community employment schemes in order to address the insecurity of losing personal assistants after...

Written Answers — Teangacha Oifigiúla: Teangacha Oifigiúla (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 28: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén fáth nach bhfuil dada sna dréacht-rialacháin a chuir sé os comhair na Dála faoi alt 9 d'Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003, faoi shíneacha tráchta d'ainneoin go bhfuil comharthaí luaite go sonrach san alt; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [37018/06]

Written Answers — Teangacha Oifigiúla: Teangacha Oifigiúla (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 50: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén fáth go bhfuil díolúine iomlán ón dátheangachas sna dréacht-rialacháin maidir le fógairtí taifeadta béil agus stáiseanóireacht atá le húsáid taobh amuigh den Stát faoi alt 9 d'Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 a chuir sé os comhair na Dála; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [37021/06]

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on Transport 21. While I am delighted I am following another western Member, I cannot manage the same level of congratulation regarding the prospects or achievements of Transport 21. Those of us who welcomed investment in transport infrastructure reasonably asked questions regarding the relative allocations under Transport 21. A more...

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I have spoken about the specific disaster that will stare us in the face if CIE does not decide to use all of its site for the provision of a long awaited, much needed, proper and regional-structured centre at Ceannt Station. I also made the case for integrated regional transport authorities and a national transport authority. While welcoming many of Transport 21's features, we should...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The United Nations Convention against Corruption is held up in the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I received a letter from the Department of Foreign Affairs stating that it is awaiting a review by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the necessary adjusting legislation. Does the Tánaiste believe that the convention will be ratified in the...

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It becomes law at the end of this year. What will the Government do then? It has been ratified by the required number of countries.

Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: We could have a celebration in the interim.

School Accommodation. (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I appreciate the opportunity to raise this issue. It concerns the proposed Educate Together national school in Doughiska, Galway, which is one of the most rapidly expanding suburbs of Galway with perhaps the highest increase in new families. A primary school had been proposed by Educate Together and 170 children had been signed up for pre-enrolment. The local committee has decided not to...

Written Answers — Local Authority Services: Local Authority Services (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 55: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the next report on the 42 national service indicators for local authorities; his plans to review those indicators; the arrangements that will be made to involve consumers of local authority services in the review of the indicators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36511/06]

Written Answers — Sustainable Development Strategy: Sustainable Development Strategy (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to publish a national sustainable development strategy; the matters such a strategy will address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36510/06]

Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It is not anti-Americanism any more.