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Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Go raibh maith agat.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (15 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: A Cheann Comhairle, tá pointe ordú agam le do thoil. An mbeidh cóip do ráiteas an Taoiseach ar fáil?

Financial Resolution No. 14: EXCISE — Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (14 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Shame.

Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: That is right.

Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Yet another study.

Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister should not forget the car parks.

Financial Resolution No. 8: Excise Duty (Betting Tax) (14 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: That is great. We can all cycle to the bus.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Income Tax (14 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Who was Minister for Finance at that time? It was Deputy Bertie Ahern.

Written Answers — International Finance Corporation: International Finance Corporation (14 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in the context of the international financial crisis, it has been considered to use an instrument mooted at the time of the establishment of the Bretton Woods institutions, the International Financial Corporation, in order to seek an international system of some control and regulation. [34195/08]

Written Answers — International Conventions: International Conventions (9 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if legislation to enable the international Convention on Cluster Munitions will be confined to the final text published following the Dublin meeting or if it will more comprehensively deal with issues of definition, new technology and interoperability. [34177/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (9 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the crisis in Darfur; and the efforts being pursued at present at EU level to help ensure that civilian refugees receive the food and medical attention needed. [34302/08]

Written Answers — Emigrant Issues: Emigrant Issues (9 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps which have been taken to ensure the safe return of Irish expatriates who wish to return home. [34303/08]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (9 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he and his EU colleagues have discussed the possible effects on Pakistan of the facilitation of the US-India nuclear agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34304/08]

International Agreements. (9 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason for the Government's change of policy and facilitation of the US-India nuclear agreement at the Nuclear Suppliers Group; the implications for the future of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; and the discussions which preceded the Government's decision to abandon the view on this issue which it possessed. [34248/08]

International Agreements. (9 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: If I might deconstruct that reply, I will put my questions simply. Will the Minister give details of who precisely contacted the Irish Government, as is reported in The Irish Times today, and at what level, with the aim of taking away one of the building blocks of Irish foreign policy? The Minister mentioned Dr. ElBaradei, but Dr. ElBaradei's predecessor Dr. Blix, in visiting the Minister's...

International Agreements. (9 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: No, I am giving the facts.

International Agreements. (9 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: They are the facts.

International Agreements. (9 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Yes.

International Agreements. (9 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: And why did the Government not hold that line?