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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his view on the position regarding treatment of the Roma in Europe and in Serbia, in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15227/09]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position on the call for an immediate arms embargo on Israel, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups to be in force until such time as there is no longer a threat that such arms can be used to commit serious violations of international law. [15513/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position as it pertains in Georgia. [15514/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position as it pertains in Moldova. [15515/09]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will reconsider the decision to suspend the community supports for older people programme; the reason this decision was taken in the first instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15430/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 661: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding suppression of special classes for children with mild general learning disabilities due to temporary and unpredictable drops in enrolment levels in DEIS band one urban schools with transient student populations, in view of the benefits such a programme provides for at-risk students that might otherwise go...

Social Welfare Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I propose to share time with Deputy Morgan. It is appalling that the Government has not provided speakers for the slot allocated to it. I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Curran, for whom I have the greatest respect and whose presence I welcome. It is a terrible indication of a lack of concern. Even as many Government Deputies will be whipped into coming into the...

Social Welfare Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I am delighted to hear it and I hope the Minister of State would use his influence. He is the sole representative of his party here this evening and I congratulate him on this and for standing his ground.

Social Welfare Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I look forward to making a positive contribution.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the position regarding a school (details supplied); the position regarding its prospects of securing funding in the next public private partnership bundle in order that it may proceed without delay to tender, full planning permission and construction stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14986/09]

Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: When does the Government propose to ratify the two United Nations conventions it has promised to ratify? They are the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability. The Government is required to make a legislative response to the findings by the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva regarding a number of...

Medical Cards. (8 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: There will be an impact.

Foreign Conflicts. (8 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue concerning the urgent situation which has arisen in Sri Lanka, particularly in the Vanni province where the Tamil population, comprising civilians and a large number of children, is effectively encircled by Sri Lankan forces who announced that they are on the verge of a military victory in the 25 year conflict which has raged in that...

Foreign Conflicts. (8 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: The Sri Lankan Government is resisting that.

Foreign Conflicts. (8 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: I thank the Minister of State.

Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (8 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Yes.

Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (8 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister of State will move on to fish.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, it does.

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: That is not so.