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Leaders' Questions. (21 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: That is true.

Leaders' Questions. (21 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: De Valera.

Official Engagements. (21 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It might be useful if we had an opportunity to discuss the progress towards the world millennium development goals, not just in this House but in Europe. I understand the former minister Eveline Herfkens was appointed to liaise with parliaments across Europe and elsewhere, to oversee the progress of the goals, one of which is the reduction in AIDS. Does the Secretary General of the UN, Kofi...

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

Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise the following specific and important matter of public interest, namely, the need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to ensure the importance of the heritage aspects of certain hotels of the Great Southern Hotels Group, which are protected under the Heritage Act 1995, are observed in any...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will clarify comments made in May 2006 in which he appeared to confirm that the Government has effectively abandoned efforts to extend free travel to Irish pensioners living abroad when they return here; the Government's position on free travel for the Irish abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19718/06]

Pension Provisions. (20 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the announcement that the country's largest pension scheme, the construction federation operatives pensions scheme, is to be closed from 1 July 2006 with members transferred to a new scheme; if he has sought assurances regarding the effectiveness of the replacement scheme, in view of the fact...

Written Answers — Fóram na Gaeilge: Fóram na Gaeilge (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 67: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an gceapann sé go bhfuil plean gníomhaíochta náisiúnta don Ghaeilge ag teastáil; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [22761/06]

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I thank all the Deputies who contributed to this debate. I will begin by referring to the speech of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern. Half his speech last night concentrated on recent events in Shannon Airport that were not germane to the main business of this motion. The event that took place at Shannon Airport involving a US marine who was in transit from Iraq to the...

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: We are not in a position to say that we are not involved in the process because we have chosen not to know. Again, I speak about a matter of fact. The Chicago Convention, which governs the international passage of civilian aircraft, is very clear. It does not prohibit us from examining any aeroplanes. The Air Navigation and Transport Act 1988, the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act...

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: ——and neither did I ransack the files of the Garda to destroy the reputation of a civilian.

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: That is something the Minister's colleagues cannot say. I wish to turn to some of the fundamentals of this matter. Given that we are talking about basic principles of international law, one of those that has evolved, and includes all the family of nations in regard to torture, inhuman or degrading treatment and punishment, is whether and how we are compliant. The issue revolves around whether...

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister for Foreign Affairs said yesterday there were three others.

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: What about CIA flights?

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Would the Deputy inspect CIA flights?

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: So the Deputy is concerned.

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It is a positive option.

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Would the Deputy include the CIA?

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 90: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage and volume of recycled cardboard and plastic waste that is shipped from Ireland to China on an annual basis; his plans on whether a closer or indigenous solution to the recycling of these materials would be preferable; and the efforts he is making to explore this option. [22494/06]

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Industry: Dog Breeding Industry (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 141: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the recommendations of the Working Group on the Review of the Management of Dog Breeding Establishments which he intends to implement; and the timeframe in relation to the implementation of the various recommendations. [22493/06]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the present location and proposals for the future location of the national art collection (details supplied) which has been on display at the Great Southern Hotels for 50 years and which has been removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22708/06]