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Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position regarding actions Israeli action against human rights activists, specifically those detained after taking part in the freedom flotilla (details supplied) [37645/10]

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on recent revelations regarding the illegal misuse of Irish passports and the actions he plans to take on this matter [37646/10]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 417: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the UN Climate Change Conference hosted in October in Tianjin, China; Ireland's position in those talks and prospects for progress towards the Framework Convention on Climate Change to be held in Cancun in November 2010. [36096/10]

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 418: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for details of all appointments to boards made by him since coming into office. [37142/10]

Written Answers — Trade in Conflict Minerals: Trade in Conflict Minerals (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 470: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if this country plans to pursue legislation similar to that just passed in the United States of America which limits trade in conflict minerals, particularly those which fuel ongoing civil warfare and sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36117/10]

Written Answers — UN Conventions: UN Conventions (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 530: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason behind Irelands failure to ratify the UN convention of the rights of persons with disabilities, the aim of which is to respect the dignity and autonomy of persons with disabilities and to make existing rights equally effective for all those with disabilities [37644/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 538: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the review of the scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector; and if he plans to continue funding for national organisations and networks working to alleviate poverty, social exclusion and inequality, such as one parent exchange network and voices that matter...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason pupils at a school (details supplied) in County Galway are not included in the dental scheme for schoolchildren; if she will rectify this matter as a matter of urgency and fairness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36618/10]

Written Answers — Terrorist Attacks: Terrorist Attacks (12 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on recent tourist advisory warnings issued by countries to their citizens living or travelling in Europe due to perceived risks of terrorist attack [36086/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite an appeal against a decision not to award jobseeker's in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he will grant an early oral hearing; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35784/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin [35906/10]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (7 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the investigation that has been held into the circumstances in which a highly confidential Garda file on the operations of a criminal gang, prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions, was brought to a Dublin city centre shop for photocopying; if he will confirm that the report was seen by a person who subsequently communicated...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when he expects to publish the Judicial Council Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35365/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding the case of persons (details supplied). [35540/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will meet persons (details supplied) to discuss their case. [35542/10]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (7 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding the case of persons (details supplied) with specific reference to the possibility of the waiving of the without condition as to time residency stamp as has been applied for. [35541/10]

Written Answers — Immigration Issues: Immigration Issues (7 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 222: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will meet persons (details supplied) to discuss their case [35543/10]

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (6 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide for an increase in staff, particularly enforcement staff, in the office of the taxi regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35048/10]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (6 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the process in the granting of exemption from articles 6 and 7 the Air Navigations (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order 1973; if a separate exemption must be sought and granted for every flight by an exempted aircraft; the number of aircraft exempt from articles 6 and 7 of the order as of 1...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (6 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Transport if the final destinations of flights carrying arms through Ireland are known to his Department; the procedures that are in place to ensure that they are not destined for embargoed destinations, or destined for end-users likely to commit war crimes or human rights violations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35343/10]