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- Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (18 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: I do.
- Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (18 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: It is unfair of the Minister to suggest I am arguing for a position of splendid isolation. Far from it, it is a question of adequacy in what we are seeking to achieve. We differ regarding the construction of the consensus achieved. I share the Minister's view on stigmatisation, which is what we should seek in regard to those states which use the weapons in question. An issue arises as to...
- Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (18 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, to delete lines 21 to 33. It is not necessary to delay the House with this amendment because I made arguments on the definition in our discussion of the previous amendments. Amendment No. 3 which would have the effect of deleting section 2(1)(c) calls into question the provision which would exclude from the definition of "cluster munition" a munition that,...
- Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (18 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: I move amendment No. 4: In page 4, line 36, after "Schedule 1", to insert the following: ", but Article 21(3) of the said Convention may not be relied on by the State". On Committee Stage the Minister, in relation to amendment No. 7, made a helpful statement by way of clarification as regards the circumstances that would govern co-operation between Irish and other forces. My reason for...
- Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (13 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied regarding the capacity of the preferred bidder to deliver the Thornton Hall prison project; the progress that has been made on the project since the enactment of the Prison Development (Confirmation of Regulations) Act 2008; the estimated date for the commencement and the completion of the project; the...
- Aircraft Search and Inspection. (13 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce legislative provisions to give the Garda powers to search aircraft using Irish airports to determine whether the planes may be used for the practice known as extraordinary rendition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40195/08]
- Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: There are empty spaces in people's heads as well.
- Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: That is where the politics come from.
- Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Does the Government intend to ratify the convention on the rights of all migrant workers and their families? I ask because in its absence children of people who have been granted residency are being forced by the Department of Education and Science to apply on a case by case basis for their rights to third level education and grants. Although the Department has established that as a...
- Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Transport the estimated completion dates for the full Navan rail line and western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39838/08]
- Light Rail Projects. (12 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Transport the status of proposals for Luas or light rail systems in Cork, Galway and Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39839/08]
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: I would say so.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: It looks like that.
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (11 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the claims from the pension industry that the regulatory regime is putting pressure on the sustainability of defined benefit pension schemes. [39553/08]
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (11 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the timetable she is working to in relation to a decision on future pensions policy. [39515/08]
- Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (6 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the proposed committee which will address issues relating to remuneration structures in the financial sector here including its membership, terms of reference and implementation timescale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38841/08]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of recent financial developments, he is in favour of European and international support for the Tobin tax. [38396/08]
- Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 79: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the full amounts of moneys collected over each of the past three years through applications made to her Department and its offices under the work permit scheme. [39074/08]
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (6 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the full amounts of moneys collected over each of the past three years through applications made to his Department and its offices for the stamp four scheme. [39073/08]
- Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)
Michael D Higgins: That is the end of it.