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Written Answers — International Monetary Fund: International Monetary Fund (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recently announced International Monetary Fund rescue package for Latvia; the full details of same, and the response to the crisis which the European Union has made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46613/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the actions of the Iranian Government against the Baha'i community with regard to arbitrary arrests and imprisonment of same; and the action that has been taken in protesting such discriminatory measures with Iranian counterparts. [46608/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the blockade of humanitarian supplies to the Palestinian inhabitants of the Gaza Strip by the Israeli Government; the action the he proposes to take as part of the EU, in view of the fact that some 80% of those living in the Gaza Strip depend on these supplies to live; if his attention has been drawn to the calls by the UN...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on recent hostilities between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants; his views in particular on comments attributed to Israel's Minister for Foreign Affairs to the effect that the truce in the area is over; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46612/08]

Written Answers — FAI Welfare Scheme: FAI Welfare Scheme (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the recently announced scheme whereby the Football Association of Ireland is to have a welfare officer with responsibility for young Irish players living in Britain; the way it is proposed to fill, finance and maintain this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46610/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the situation as it currently pertains in Thailand. [46614/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in Mumbai, India following the recent terrorist attack there; if all Irish persons who had been in the vicinity have safely left the area; and if Irish and European officials have contacted Indian counterparts in the aftermath of the events. [46615/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the third session of the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council which was held between 1 and 15 December 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46616/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on discussions regarding Colombia at the third session of the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council. [46617/08]

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has held with colleague Ministers throughout the European Union, following the withdrawal for sale of Irish pork products, in efforts to have such products available for sale again. [46618/08]

Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 431: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the early December meeting in Poznan, Poland on climate change issues; the progress which was made at the meeting; the position and contribution made by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46611/08]

Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (16 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will introduce a cervical cancer vaccine programme for schoolgirls; if she has had further discussions on the cost and feasibility of introducing the scheme in Autumn 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45502/08]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (16 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that money has been allocated to commence the process of establishing a bowel cancer screening programme to be rolled out in 2010; the money that has been allocated in Budget 2009 for this preparatory work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45503/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (16 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 395: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the Oughterard sewerage scheme, County Galway; the position in respect of the brief; if stage two approval is available; the timeline for the project; when design consultants are expected to be appointed; the commitment from his Department's budget to the overall project; and if he...

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (11 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Finance the work of a person (details supplied) on the review of the National Pension Reserve Fund; the terms of reference for this review; if consideration is being given to the adoption by the fund of comprehensive principles or rules on ethical investing; if consideration is being given to modifying the investment criteria to encourage investment in...

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (11 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Finance the holding of the National Pension Reserve Fund; if they are held directly or through funds, in banks quoted on the Irish Stock Exchange and banks quoted on international stock exchanges; if he will set out a table of these holdings on 30 September 2007, 31 December 2007, and 30 September 2008; the acquisition cost of each investment; the market...

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (11 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 206: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will specify the kinds of equipment it is permitted to use when cutting turf; if it remains the case that while use of the sausage machine is illegal, it is permitted to use the hopper machine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45731/08]

Order of Business (11 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: When the talks between the social partners and Government finished on 17 September it was announced that legislation would be introduced to deal with the position of freelance musicians, actors and journalists as part of an amendment to section 4 of the Competition Act. When will we see this legislation?

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (10 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 98: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of workplace accidents and workplace fatalities recorded to date in 2008; the way this compares with the same period in each year from 2002; if she is satisfied that all accidents are reported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44910/08]