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Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (13 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 35: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will expand on her comments made at the recent informal meeting of EU Ministers in Dromoland Castle that the European Union means lighter regulation of business and industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13820/04]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (13 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the need for further construction of the area immediately surrounding a recently built pier in Cashel, County Galway and the fact that the pier is not large enough to cope with the number of boats using the facility; and the grants or other financial aid his Department can provide...

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: I asked yesterday for the Government to provide time for a debate on a particular matter and the Tánaiste, to whom I am grateful, agreed. I note, however, that no provision has been made for this debate on next week's Order of Business. What is the position in respect of the undertaking the Tánaiste gave yesterday in light of the urgency of the matter I raised, namely, the appalling...

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: I do not intend to delay proceedings. However, given that additional evidence has been presented to the US Congress and that the House will not be sitting for a number of days, it is appropriate to discuss this matter. I understand that the Labour Whip and other party Whips stated that they would be happy if the Minister of State at the Department took the statements and debate.

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: We are talking about an undertaking given in the Dáil about a matter of considerable urgency, the debate on which will be delayed at the whim of the Minister.

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: I facilitated the Minister for Foreign Affairs during——

Order of Business. (13 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: I will make it elsewhere too.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (4 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Transport the position with regard to his proposals for the break-up of Aer Rianta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12494/04]

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the suggestion that we should have a mature debate and that we should deal straightforwardly with the public about the issues at stake here. I begin by correcting the latest I have heard, with respect, from the Minister for Defence, Deputy Smith, the suggestion that we are putting ourselves in line with the European Union in terms of arrangements. We are not being asked by the...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: But not their parents.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: That is not true.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: That has no legal status.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: He is wrong.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Nobody suggested that.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: He left a whole lot out.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister should just get on with his speech.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister should listen to himself.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Anecdotally, yes.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, it is racist.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (21 Apr 2004)

Michael D Higgins: It is a point of order.