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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Feb 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 171: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the main provisions of the proposed National Infrastructure Bill; if the heads of the Bill have yet been brought before Government and approved; when the Bill is likely to be published and brought before Dáil Éireann; if it is intended that incinerators will fall within the remit of the national...

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (3 Feb 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 174: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total number of persons awaiting payment of the first-time buyer's grant at the latest date for which figures are available; the reason for the long delay in making these payments; the steps being taken to ensure that all such grants are paid without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, due to the lengthy delay in the publication of two reports dealing with Galway Hospice, one by the hospice itself, and the other by the Western Health Board, he will facilitate the intervention of an independent professional authority to make the residential beds in the hospice available to the public. [3668/04]

Written Answers — European Court of Auditors: European Court of Auditors (17 Feb 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the recent report commissioned by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs which criticised the way in which members are chosen for appointment to the European Court of Auditors; his plans to seek changes in the method of appointment or the selection of those chosen for nomination during the period of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made to date in his review of tax incentive schemes, especially in view of the finding of the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General that in 2002 the top 400 earners benefit from tax breaks to the value of €70 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4749/04]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (30 Mar 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action he intends to take to stop universities and third-level institutions withholding exam results from apprentices who have yet to pay registration fees in view of their protests against such charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9777/04]

Written Answers — Higher Education: Higher Education (30 Mar 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the precise reasoning behind the recently established financial review of Ireland's seven universities being conducted by the Higher Education Authority; if he will state the remit and timeframe for this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9778/04]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (30 Mar 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the visa application by a person (details supplied). [10108/04]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (4 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Transport the position with regard to his proposals for the break-up of Aer Rianta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12494/04]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (13 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 34: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will make a statement on the meeting of EU industry and competitiveness Ministers in Dromoland Castle. [13819/04]

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (13 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 35: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will expand on her comments made at the recent informal meeting of EU Ministers in Dromoland Castle that the European Union means lighter regulation of business and industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13820/04]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (13 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the need for further construction of the area immediately surrounding a recently built pier in Cashel, County Galway and the fact that the pier is not large enough to cope with the number of boats using the facility; and the grants or other financial aid his Department can provide...

Written Answers — Teaching Profession: Teaching Profession (18 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to recent INTO concerns at the falling number of males entering the teaching profession; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that radical changes are required in the selection process of trainee teachers to reverse this trend; if the requirement of a C grade in leaving certificate Irish...

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (18 May 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans to review the compulsory Irish language requirement for teachers from outside the State; his views on whether the minor changes to the examination system he introduced last year have succeeded in bringing more teachers from outside the State into the education system; the numbers sitting the examination for the latest date...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Jun 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he intends to take arising from the recent Supreme Court decision that the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996, under which the Criminal Assets Bureau operates, does not apply to the proceeds of crime committed outside of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16282/04]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Jun 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his view on the recent call made by the SDLP for the establishment of an all-Ireland body to counter organised crime by criminal and paramilitary gangs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16283/04]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (17 Jun 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 31: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the main features of the new consumer initiative agreed among member states on 18 May. [18049/04]

Written Answers — An Daonáireamh Náisiúnta: An Daonáireamh Náisiúnta (5 Oct 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 202: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil staidéar déanta aige ar an gcuid de Dhaonáireamh 2002 a bhaineann leis an nGaeilge. [22787/04]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (19 Oct 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to the wish of the people of West Papua to have the undemocratic decision presided over by the UN rescinded, and their aspiration to independence respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25296/04]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (19 Oct 2004)

Michael D Higgins: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts made by the Government to assist efforts to secure the release of a person (details supplied) in Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25298/04]