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Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I hope I do not dispel them.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: For some weeks, I have sought information on promised offshore licence legislation and received a helpful reply from the Office of the Taoiseach in that regard. It is urgent that the Minister with responsibility for the marine clarify the conflict which arises between those who enjoy fisheries licences and those who claim to have a licence to engage in pipe-laying. I refer here to...

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Will it seek to act on one side or the other? The involvement of the Naval Service also arises in such circumstances. The matter would be made much easier for the Ceann Comhairle and me if we had a Department and Minister for the marine. At present, there is a contradiction that is capable of creating conflict before the House meets again.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I ask for an urgent statement clarifying the issue I raise so as to avoid conflict.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: We are a nation of blasphemers.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: We have a right to discuss it.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is right.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is right.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is for us to judge.

Order of Business (25 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is not for the Government to say.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: And debated.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Le tamall fada anois, bhí reachtaíocht ar chlár oibre an Rialtais faoi chúrsaí a bhaineann le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta - Bille Údarás na Gaeltachta. - ach níl sé ann anois. Nach bhfuil sé in am é a thógáil ar ais ar an liosta gearr-thréimhseach ionnas go mbeidh seans ag Údarás na Gaeltachta cabhair a thabhairt do Foinse toisc go bhfuil an nuachtán ar tí dúnadh? Second, I...

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is right - the sporting rights.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I thank the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Cash in Transit Escorts: Cash in Transit Escorts (23 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of cash in transit escorts provided by the Defence Forces during 2008; the amount of personnel hours involved in these operations; the amount paid by banks or financial institutions in respect of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24694/09]

Written Answers — Asgard II Replacement Vessel: Asgard II Replacement Vessel (23 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is intended to proceed with plans for the replacement of the Asgard II with a new steel hulled vessel; if estimates are available as to the potential cost; when tenders will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24695/09]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (23 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made with regard to proposed changes in the work permits system; if she is in receipt of correspondence from persons seeking a postponement of such at least until such time as a proper review of its impacts be carried out and alternative approaches be considered; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (23 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has revoked the adoption mediation licence of Helping Hands; and if so, the reason for such a decision. [24419/09]

Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is nonsense.