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Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (8 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 325: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason, in view of the revelations regarding the water supply in Galway and other areas here, the Aarhus Convention has yet to be adopted particularly as the adoption of the Aarhus Convention was to have been included in the programme for Government; and when this will happen. [34242/08]

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Broadcasting Bill. I am sure the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Ryan, will appreciate that while I hold the very best estimation of his character and personality, he will not misinterpret it when I say I found the introduction of the Second Stage of this Bill to be somewhat disappointing. What I bring to the Bill is...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: One of the reasons for strong broadcasting values and so forth is quite interesting. I was Minister with the relevant portfolio from 1993 to 1997. On Tuesday, 21 September 1993, François Mitterrand gave a speech, having received an honorary doctorate from the University of Gdansk, in which he stated: We must be on our guard. Although the spirit of Europe is no longer threatened by the...

Cultural Events. (8 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on expanding the culture night in 2009 to allow greater participation over, for example, a weekend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33786/08]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Alas, poor Donie.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: The people of Longford are most welcome.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Yes.

Leaders' Questions (8 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: It was to keep on gambling.

Written Answers — Foras na Gaeilge: Foras na Gaeilge (7 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 145: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cad iad na heagrais Ghaeilge a bheidh á gcur ar ceal nó a chaillfidh deontas in 2009; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [33508/08]

Written Answers — Foclóir Leictreonach: Foclóir Leictreonach (7 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 163: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cathain a bheidh an foclóir leictreonach Gaeilge-Béarla atá ullmhú ag Foras na Gaeilge ar fáil; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [33509/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Finance the way, in view of the fact that Ireland has ratified the relevant sections of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which requires that a genuine link exists between the country of registration of a seagoing commercial ship; and that of the beneficial owners, and it is therefore to be presumed that Ireland as a sovereign nation,...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Finance the way it is possible that the Revenue Commissioners can, under the provisions of the Finance Act 2002, deem a ship as qualifying for inclusion in the scheme known as tonnage tax irrespective of where such a ship is registered and that the Revenue Commissioners can allow ships to be included that are part of the flag of convenience system...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the stoppage of catering services in the Lá Nua Day Hospital in Galway City, a service which provides badly needed nutrition to some of the most vulnerable members in society; the reasons for this decision to further inflict cuts on under-funded health services in Galway; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (7 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans he has to cut funding in respect of returning émigrés; and if he will honour the pledge made in August 2002 to provide assistance to agencies working with elderly and vulnerable Irish emigrants, or if it is planned to ignore the financial contribution which the Irish immigrant community has made over the years here. [33363/08]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (7 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the initiatives being worked on to help those who emigrated more than 50 years ago and who now wish to return home; the discussions that have taken place with other appropriate Governments, particularly those of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, to facilitate the homecoming of those émigrés who wish to return. [33364/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 377: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding plans for the Oughterard sewerage scheme; his views on the need for an accelerated process in view of the water quality issues involved; and the information on the matter that has been made available to the community. [33420/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 387: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding plans for the Oughterard sewerage scheme; his views on the need for an accelerated process in view of the water quality issues involved; and the information on the matter that has been made available to the community. [33630/08]

Unemployment: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Departmental Budget: Departmental Budget (2 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if cutbacks are planned in the services provided for or funded through his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32838/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Commission: Human Rights Commission (2 Oct 2008)

Michael D Higgins: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposed changes to the role, structure or organisation of the Human Rights Commission; if he is satisfied that such changes would be consistent with the obligations entered into by the Government under the Good Friday Agreement that the Human Rights Commission here would have a mandate and remit equivalent to that in...