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Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Last weekend the Tánaiste undertook to give me a reply on the subject of the legislative programme that had been agreed between the Government and the social partners and, specifically, the legislation on collective bargaining. In addition, she agreed to provide information on the proposals for the Competition Authority and whether there would be an amendment of section 4 of the Competition...

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste suggested she needed amending legislation to enable her to talk to the Irish Medical Organisation. If there is to be no amendment to the Competition Act, does this mean she will have no such talks with the IMO?

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It will be after the competition Bill, I suppose.

Order of Business (29 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (23 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 28: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to implement the recommendations contained in the Report on the Future of the Electoral Register in Ireland published in April 2008; and, if so, when he will introduce the required legislation. [36399/08]

Written Answers — Electoral Commission: Electoral Commission (23 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 54: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish an independent electoral commission to take responsibility for electoral administration and oversight. [36400/08]

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: When will the designated land (housing development) Bill be taken? This is the so-called "use it or lose it" legislation to deal with land banks that have been lying idle. On two occasions, I introduced legislation amending section 4 of the Competition Act. In both instances, the legislation was voted down by the Government on the basis that the review of competition legislation was not...

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: That is a different issue.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I look forward to that. However, the Tánaiste is saying she will take it upon herself to negotiate with the IMO without dealing with the collective bargaining issue which is at the heart of section 4 of the Act.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It is an important issue.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste refuses to accept trade union rights.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Defence if it is intended to extend the mandate of the Irish contingent serving with EURFOR beyond March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35879/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (22 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Defence the estimated cost to the Exchequer of the Army mission to Chad; if any of the costs will be met by either the United Nations or the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35880/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (22 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason, in view of budget 2009 and cuts in Government spending, Dublin City Council continues to be paid in excess of €10 million per annum to operate 11 ambulances in the city of Dublin on behalf of the Health Service Executive, when she has at her disposal the HSE national ambulance service that could operate the 999 system in...

Medical Cards: Motion (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Morris Tribunal: Statements (Resumed) (22 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Why not?

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the assessment she has undertaken of the risk to defined benefit pension schemes of the actuarial funding standard; the discussions she has had with affected employers and employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34883/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on the effectiveness of policies in relation to the take-up of supplementary pensions. [34882/08]