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Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (10 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of EU directives for which her Department has responsibility remaining to be implemented; the directives that are overdue; the number of reasoned opinions received from the EU Commission since 2002 regarding delays or non-implementation of such directives; and if she will make a statement on the...

Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Given that it is the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and to save time on the Order of Business in future, will the Taoiseach arrange for the publication of all conventions or international instruments in the human rights area which are signed by Ireland but not ratified? Where there are proposed instruments such as in the area of disability or otherwise, will...

Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I will be in touch with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the other aspect I raised.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount his Department spends on postage costs regarding the circulation of notices to school boards of management; his Department's policy on the use of e-mail for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44361/08]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (4 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding grants available for teachers who wish to pursue a postgraduate qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44379/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will reverse the decision to cut payments under the suckler cow animal welfare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43972/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position with regard to the animal welfare Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43973/08]

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding his Department's target as part of the programme for Government's target of a 3% cut in carbon emissions; the way he will meet that target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43643/08]

Written Answers — Electricity Interconnector: Electricity Interconnector (2 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the plans for an interconnector to France; if this would have implications for policy in relation to nuclear power; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43650/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (2 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of an Adjournment debate question (details supplied) he will indicate the other form of photographic identification document that is acceptable in this regard. [43470/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (2 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing religious persecution of Ahmedin people in Pakistan; and if this persecution is taken into account in the event of persons of this community applying for asylum, citizenship or other such applications here. [43471/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (2 Dec 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing religious persecution of Ahmedin people in Pakistan; and if this persecution is taken into account in the event of persons of this community applying for asylum, citizenship or other such applications here. [43472/08]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 20: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps that will be taken to amend planning legislation in order to ensure that future development is sustainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43049/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 59: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the case of a person (details supplied); the way a person might transfer from an older work permit which ties one to one's employer to a more modern work permit allowing the individual a higher level of personal freedom. [43269/08]

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Next Wednesday in Oslo, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of Ireland, will sign the convention against cluster munitions. This convention is welcomed by different parties in the House. Consistent with that and our discussion in this House on the matter, will the Minister for Finance submit those companies who are part of any consortium for the Irish banking sector such as the...

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It could be a case of taking assistance from the devil himself. The Minister will be readily able to find in the text of the international convention, which I am happy was signed in Oslo, references to using moral suasion and every influence in asking people to desist from the production of cluster munitions. One cannot be against them on Wednesday and then be looking for the people who...

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I appreciate that.

Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Does that include the Bin Laden family?

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of tenders received to date for the re-floating of the [i]Asgard II[/i]; when a decision will be made on the possible re-floating of the vessel; the progress that has been made with regard to the possible use of a temporary replacement vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42760/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (26 Nov 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, following on from a recent parliamentary question, she will indicate the person who is undertaking the work to examine the potential for improved efficiency in the delivery of emergency ambulance services; if it is the case that responsibility for patient care in the ambulance environment has been shifted from her Department to...