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Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: If the plane begins and ends its journey there and the Minister knows that, what happens in between is his responsibility.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister can raise the issue under a breach of the Geneva Convention.

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: The DPP has stated that he will not permit the Garda Síochána to take action on matters reported to him. There have been two cases involving the reporting of evidence to the DPP. Such issues have arisen before and must be resolved by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the DPP. I would be delighted to hear from the relevant Department if I am wrong. The Minister probably...

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: As long as one does not have hard evidence, one is safe.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: That is a bit soft.

Written Answers — Special Savings Incentive Scheme: Special Savings Incentive Scheme (13 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of special savings investment scheme accounts opened at the latest date for which figures are available; the average amount of savings per investor per month; if, on the basis of such figures, his Department can give a definite figure for likely cost to the Exchequer of the specials savings investment scheme; when the first payments...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (13 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons, companies and trusts being investigated by the Revenue Commissioners arising from the Ansbacher accounts at the latest date for which details are available; the number of cases where settlements have been agreed and the amount paid to date in 2005; the number of cases outstanding; if additional action has been taken by the...

Chief Executive of Centre for Public Inquiry: Statement by Minister. (13 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister knows who said that in the 1950s.

Leaders' Questions. (13 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Now the Taoiseach is talking.

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (8 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the further action she intends to take to ensure that appropriate conditions of animal welfare apply to all farm animals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38383/05]

Military Police Investigations. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Defence the efforts being made by his Department to bring to justice the prime suspect for the brutal murder of two Irish soldiers in Lebanon in April 1980; if he has held discussions with US authorities regarding the extradition of the main suspect, who is a naturalised US citizen; his views on whether Ireland may be able to pursue a prosecution under the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Is mian liom fógra a thabhairt don Cheann Comhairle faoi Bhuan-Ordú 31 go bhfuil sé ar m'intinn iarraidh air an Dáil a chur ar athló maidin inniu chun an cheist phráinneach seo a phlé: cáilliúint 89 post ag Maysteel Teo. in Indreabhán, Contae na Gaillimhe, agus an gá le cruinnithe a eagrú idir na hAirí atá freagrach, is é sin, an tAire Fiontair, Trádála agus Fostaíochta, an...

Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: At what stage is the national monuments consolidation legislation? Have the heads of the Bill been agreed and when will it be introduced? Have consultations with the Attorney General's office been concluded?

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (6 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the costs incurred by the State, at the latest date for which figures are available, arising from the various inquiries instigated by or on behalf of his Department; the element of these costs that has been recovered from the other parties involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37893/05]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (6 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the numbers of deaths and injuries reported arising from industrial accidents in each year from 2000 to 2004 and to date in 2005; the further steps he intends to take to reduce the level of such accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37894/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 456 of 18 October 2005 if his Department expects to have the mechanism as recommended by the Labour Court in January 2001 implemented before the end of 2005. [37995/05]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (1 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount spent by his Department on the hiring or use of outside consultants in each year since 2000; if he has satisfied himself that this practice represents good value for money; his plans to review the manner in which contracts are awarded to consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37207/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if it is intended to discontinue the current one parent family payment in its present form; his proposals to replace same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37206/05]

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the preparations for the forthcoming World Trade Organisation talks in Hong Kong. While Kofi Annan is hoping for a significant change in how these matters are discussed, a significant change is inevitably not taking place in the House's discussions. The House will always discuss development on a Thursday when most Members have returned home and through...

World Trade Organisation Negotiations: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Is it possible for the Minister of State's speech to be circulated?