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Order of Business (17 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Last week, to save time on the Order of Business, I asked about getting a list of United Nationa conventions which were not ratified but signed, specifically, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption for example. How many conventions that are not ratified exist and what is the time schedule for their ratification?

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 538 of 6 July 2006, if the Garda authorities have now completed their consideration of the evaluation report of the Bris project in Galway; the findings and recommendations of such a consideration; and the details of such findings. [32500/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for funding for a third-level course by a person (details supplied) in County Clare; the action this person should take in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32496/06]

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The White Paper on Irish Aid refers to the need for a debate in the parliamentary assemblies of Europe on the issue of development. What arrangements are being made for a debate on the White Paper in this House? The White Paper does not include a commitment to the UN Convention against Corruption being ratified by Ireland. I want to save time in future by putting it to the Minister for...

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I asked specifically about the UN Convention against Corruption, as I have been doing for about two years.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has not even prepared the heads of the legislation needed to deal with the convention.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It is listed for 2007. The heads of the Bill are not yet in place.

Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It will not be ratified in the lifetime of this Government.

Written Answers — Fair Trade Products: Fair Trade Products (11 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress that has been made in relation to introducing Fair Trade products to his Department's offices and to setting a target date for making the canteens, cafeterias and restaurants under the control of his Department and its agencies use only Fair Trade tea, coffee, sugar and other products; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (11 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the Government's position regarding the proposal from the European Commissioner for Trade, Mr Mandelson, to impose tariffs on certain imports from China and Vietnam; his views on whether the outcome will be beneficial to Irish and European consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32037/06]

International Agreements: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity of saying a few words on this motion. This issue requires certain assurances from the Government side. I may be incorrect in assuming that because the agreement to which the motion refers is short term in nature, we may look forward to a proper debate before July 2007. I seek a categoric assurance that such a debate will take place. If we are to have a new...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding the rapid rise in the cost of rent supplement; his views on the replacement of the rent supplement with a new housing benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31730/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress made to date with regard to consideration by his Department of a new mortgage support plan; when he expects the consultation period to be complete; if the scheme will be directed specifically towards people currently priced out of the property market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31729/06]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on bringing the recruitment procedure for An Garda Síochána into line with European Union practice with regard to the age limit for entry in so far as time spent on compulsory civil service or compulsory military service is taken into account; and his views on whether European Union citizens who...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the present circumstance of an application to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds by a person (details supplied) and when a decision will be reached. [31699/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 244: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the case of an application for a visitors visa by a person (details supplied); the stage the application is at; the likelihood of such a visa being granted; and if it is to be granted, when such a decision may be taken. [32023/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the decisions taken in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the proposals her Department has in relation to the school's needs; and the meetings sought and granted on the part of the parents, teachers and board of management of the school. [31557/06]

Schools Building Projects. (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Gabhaim buíochas as an seans a bheith agam an t-ábhar seo a phlé. Tá mé ag caint faoin ghéarghá le freagra dearfach ar iarratas an chomhairle bainistíochta Gaelscoil Dara, An Rinn Mhór, cathair na Gaillimhe. An rud atá fíor-phráinneach anois ná buan-chóiríocht a chur ar fáil don scoil. Tá an scoil ann le 21 bliain agus ag an phointe seo, fiú go bhfuil a lán litreacha...