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National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Michael D Higgins: They were gambles.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Where is this issue referred to in the legislation?

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)

Michael D Higgins: It is the story on the street.

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Michael D Higgins: On a number of occasions the Government has indicated that it was about to ratify the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. When is it proposed to ratify that convention? Is it proposed to ratify it within the lifetime of this Government, given that it is referred to as a commitment in the White Paper on development? Second, is it proposed to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights...

Order of Business (16 Sep 2009)

Michael D Higgins: There is a very large file on this issue. Most of the letters end with the same sentence - that signature by Ireland is imminent. It is now nearly two years since the first commitment was made. In the current atmosphere it would be salutary if we could sign and ratify those UN conventions. If that was done, with supporting legislation, it would create some public trust.

Order of Business (10 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Well said.

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]

Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Do we even have the heads of a Bill?

Leaders' Questions (8 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: What about employment?

Order of Business (8 Jul 2009)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs indicated that the Údarás na Gaeltachta Bill is almost ready to be published. Will it be published before the end of the summer, so as to put Údarás na Gaeltachta on a level playing pitch with Enterprise Ireland and the IDA with regard to grant assistance for employment retention and creation?

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]