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Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (17 Sep 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the proposal, emanating from the Department of Finance, that Ireland reduce its number of embassies and network of consulates worldwide, reportedly from 76 to 55; his further views on whether such a move would damage Ireland internationally and impair relationships with a number of countries, with attendant cultural, business...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (17 Sep 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the damage which may be caused to Irish-Canadian relations if reported plans to close the Irish embassy there are enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31911/09]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (17 Sep 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the damage which may be caused to Irish-Mexican relations if reported plans to close the Irish embassy there are enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31912/09]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (17 Sep 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the damage which may be caused to relations between Ireland and Latin America if reported plans to close embassies in the region are enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31913/09]

Written Answers — Airport Preclearance Facility: Airport Preclearance Facility (9 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will report on the roll-out of the preclearance facilities at Shannon and Dublin Airports; when preclearance facilities will be fully operational at Shannon and Dublin Airports; if Aer Lingus will be utilising the preclearance facilities at Shannon; the expected number of additional routes and services to be created at Shannon in the first...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (9 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of study visa applications received in 2008 and 2007 in the visa office in Dublin and the hub visa offices worldwide which were found to be incomplete and therefore not considered for approval or refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29352/09]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (9 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 622: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 cannot receive correspondence from her Department in an Irish language script; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29351/09]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (8 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recently published annual report of the Bank of International Settlements; his further views on whether there are lessons to be learned in the context of the imminent redesign of the financial regulatory architecture here; his proposals to enforce the comprehensive application of enhanced prudential standards that integrate a...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (8 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Finance when he will announce the identity of the next governor of the Irish Central Bank; if he has prepared a shortlist of potential candidates; if he has approached potential candidates regarding the position; if he will appoint a candidate with a blend of theoretical and practical, market knowledge of the banking sector; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made with regard to preparation of the promised legislation to ban cross directorships and to prevent chief executives from becoming chairman of their companies; when she expects that the legislation will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27431/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 75: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of vacancies expected to arise by end of 2009 which will remain unfilled as a result of the circular issued by the Department of Finance on 27 March 2009 in respect of her Department and each of the State agencies or boards for which she has responsibility. [27430/09]

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (7 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will publish the final report of the steering committee on the implementation of the national action plan against racism, which concluded its work at the end of December 2008; the reason the report has not been published to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27478/09]

Written Answers — School Planning: School Planning (2 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 491 of 23 June 2009, when the City and County Manager Association was asked for a response to the terms of the draft memorandum; the actions he has taken to accelerate the ratification of the memorandum, in view of the urgency of the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the fact that, despite assurances given, there is a lack of audiological provision here, in particular in Galway; if, in view of the fact that the post of senior audiological scientist has been sought for seven years for Galway and was sought prior to the moratorium announced for new appointments under the aegis of her...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (2 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the work being carried out seeking to regularise the position of undocumented persons in the United States of America; if there is the prospect of an imminent breakthrough in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26911/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the discussions under way with regard to a voluntary redundancy or redeployment scheme for administrative and management staff in the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26317/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (1 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has read the recently published Trafficking in Persons Report 2009; his views on the report and on the accounts of human rights violations therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26651/09]

Written Answers — Agrifood Sector: Agrifood Sector (30 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the initiatives that have been taken by his Department to encourage consumers to buy produce in season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26054/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (30 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will increase the payment rate under the suckler cow welfare scheme in view of the emerging participation rate of 750,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26053/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (30 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the ongoing crisis in the area of intercountry adoption which is affecting many families nationwide, particularly between Ireland and Vietnam, as well as between Ireland and other countries; if there has been recent communication between Ireland and Vietnam on the matter; the advice she will offer those people...