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Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (25 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the main findings of the recent report on training and development in the Garda Síochána; the steps that are being taken to deal with the skill training gaps identified in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12993/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (25 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of recorded cases of tiger robberies in which staff or relations of staff of financial institutions were taken hostage in each year from 2005 to date in 2010; the amount of money taken in such robberies; the discussions he has had with the financial institutions about these robberies; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the development of light rail systems in Galway, Cork, Limerick and Waterford; if he has been in contact with Galway City Council on the publication of a feasibility study for the Galway Luas; if the Gluas would be developed through a public private partnership; if his Department will conduct feasibility studies in respect of Luas...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (24 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12800/10]

Passport Applications. (24 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for allowing us to raise the private notice question and I am grateful for the Minister of State's replies so far. We had an opportunity earlier today of raising some of the issues at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs. The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs, who were forthright and complete in their answers....

Passport Applications. (24 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: There should be an office in Galway.

Passport Applications. (24 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Arising from the Minister of State's comment that the talks between the Government and mediation facilities are at a preliminary stage, is there not considerable merit in asking that the talks address this particular dispute as a serious obstacle to progress? Will the Minister of State convey that message to those involved in the talks to ascertain whether the dispute is blocking the...

International Agreements. (24 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I would like to ask about the question on the order paper on the negotiations that are following the Copenhagen summit. Is the Government opening a dialogue with the developing bloc of countries that went to the summit with specific demands on the additionality of resources over and above that which is committed to development? Very little meaningful progress was made on technology transfer....

International Agreements. (24 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: The Taoiseach has said that the United Nations' role and responsibility are clear following any future agreement. Is it not the case that individual EU countries are effectively trading off different levels of crisis against each other? These include the food, energy, environmental and climate change crises. My question is positive towards the outcomes that will happen in Mexico. If, for...

International Agreements. (24 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: This is my question: is the UN being urged by the Irish Government to resume a more active role in being the lead agency for resolving the issues that will go into the Mexico conference? Is there any evidence available to the Taoiseach that the UN is resuming such a role?

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to share time with Deputy Burton.

Nomination of Members of the Government: Motion (Resumed) (23 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I congratulate the new appointees to the Cabinet, Deputies Pat Carey and Tony Killeen, and wish them well. I also congratulate those who have been appointed as Ministers of State. It is a great honour and also a challenge to be granted ministerial responsibility. I wish those who have been given such responsibility well. The presentation of the new Cabinet arrangements by the Taoiseach did...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (11 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason that putting in clover is not part of the agri-environment options scheme in view of the fact that it mitigates greenhouse gas emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12019/10]

Written Answers — Agri-environment Scheme: Agri-environment Scheme (11 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers that will achieve €5,000 maximum payment under new agri-environment options scheme. [12020/10]

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, it is. It is a question of accountability.

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (10 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has been approached by any interested parties with respect to taking shareholdings in the National Asset Management Agency special purpose vehicle; when he expects these investments to be concluded and the terms; his views on whether such shareholdings were to be held by the investment arms of credit institutions participating in NAMA; and...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (10 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will comment on reports that Anglo Irish Bank is set to post record losses in the region of €10 billion to €12 billion for the 15 month period to the end of 2009; if he would expect further asset write-downs at Anglo Irish Bank during the 2010 accounting period; if there are implications for the balance sheets of two banks (details...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Review of Rent in Certain Cases) (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: It is merely a legal opinion.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (9 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 66: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she is considering any changes to the structure, role or organisation of FÁS; if FÁS will remain within the area of responsibility of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11368/10]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (9 Mar 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the announcement of the loss of 175 jobs at a company (details supplied) in County Galway; the steps that are being taken to secure alternative employment, especially having regard to the high level of other job losses in the area. [11362/10]