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Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: That is a nonsense question.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister of State should ask Musgrave its opinion.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (2 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress which has been made in the internal Garda inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied); when the report will be finalised; when the contents will be communicated to the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3563/06]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (2 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of non-nationals who applied to join the Garda Síochána in the recent recruitment drive; the number whose applications were successful and the countries of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3501/06]

Written Answers — Course Compliance: Course Compliance (2 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 268 of 23 March 2004, at which time her predecessor stated that a further reply would issue, the reason no reply has been received by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4; the position regarding this matter; if this course will be referred to the advisory committee; and her views on the issue at stake....

Order of Business. (2 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to ask about the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Bill. It appears from the list that the heads of the legislation are not yet agreed. When will that legislation be ready? We are awaiting definite policy decisions relating to TG4, digital broadcasting and the issuing of licences. A number of crucial decisions have been taken in broadcasting even though the legislation is not yet even...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (1 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in reintroducing height restrictions for large vehicles; and when the change will be introduced. [3127/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (1 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Transport the action he is taking in conjunction with the MBRS, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Síochána to improve the detection of drug-driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3126/06]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: One can now pay to bring one's wheelchair on the aeroplane, if it is allowed at all.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I want to say a few words about the extraordinary speech given by Deputy Fiona O'Malley which must qualify as the most brass-necked of the year. She regards it as somehow old-fashioned not to leap towards the abolition of the groceries order or to take a number of important and innovative steps which have aroused the intellects of the Progressive Democrats. The party she represents is...

Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Last year I asked whether the Government had decided to sign and ratify the optional protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture. The reply was that it would be considered in 2006. Is the Taoiseach in a position to say whether Ireland will be signing the optional protocol in the current Dáil session or during the rest of 2006?

Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Britain has signed but we have not. We are in breach of the Good Friday Agreement by not signing.

Written Answers — Organ Retention: Organ Retention (31 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she intends to take on implementing the human tissues legislation which has been long promised in view of the recent publication of the Madden report on organ retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3028/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (31 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 249: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the fact that Ireland has one of the lowest ratios of acute beds to population in Europe where the EU average is 4.4 beds per 1,000 of population; the action she intends to take to correct this situation; the breakdown of the numbers, types and definitions of beds provided since 2001; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (31 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the international treaties and agreements which Ireland has signed or are currently to be put before the Houses of the Oireachtas; if there are treaties and agreements which have not yet been put before the Houses of the Oireachtas, when same will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3159/06]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (31 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the agreement between the Government of the USA and the Government of Ireland concerning security measures for the protection of classified military information and the acquisition and cross-servicing agreement, with annexes, will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas; the delay of same; and if same will be approached as a...

Written Answers — Landing Rights: Landing Rights (31 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Transport if a DC 9 airliner landed on Irish soil at any time in any of the years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 or to date in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3145/06]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (31 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 433: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the representations which he has received from residents in Erris, County Mayo, with regard to the potential conversion of the old Údarás site in the Barr na Trá area into a local community centre; the possibility of such a conversion; and the prospects of the site being donated by Údarás to the community group...

Written Answers — Victims Commission: Victims Commission (31 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to his reply to Question No. 489 of 2 November 2005, the reason given to the Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime for the refusal of funding by the helpline in question; if there has been any further contact with representatives of this helpline since; and his views towards the provision of such a service...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures the Government proposes to take, such as the provision of a special visa, to the non-Irish spouses of deceased Irish citizens who may be living in countries where their safety may be in jeopardy, and who as a result of same would be in need of an Irish passport or similar accreditation; and if he will make a...