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Question· writtenPQ 412asked

423 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26069/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

423 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26069/06]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

399 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26068/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

399 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26068/06]

Question· writtenPQ 362asked

375 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26067/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

375 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26067/06]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

363 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26066/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

363 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26066/06]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

345 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26065/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

345 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26065/06]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

309 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26064/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

309 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of information technology spend in his Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in his Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26064/06]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

221 Mr. Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the percentage of information technology spend in her Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in her Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26063/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2006

221 Mr. Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the percentage of information technology spend in her Department that went to Irish SMEs in each year from 2002 to date in 2006; the percentage for European Union and European Economic Area SMEs; if systems are in place in her Department’s procurement procedures to give preference to SMEs, such as the weighting system in place in the Local Government Computer Services Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26063/06]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

108 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the issue of supply and sale of arms by European Union Members to conflict zones in Africa has been discussed at the General Council of Foreign Ministers; if the volume of such trade is as estimated; and the conclusions which have been arrived at. [25246/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

108 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the issue of supply and sale of arms by European Union Members to conflict zones in Africa has been discussed at the General Council of Foreign Ministers; if the volume of such trade is as estimated; and the conclusions which have been arrived at. [25246/06]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

96 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed the issue of human trafficking with his counterpart Foreign Ministers across the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25140/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

96 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has discussed the issue of human trafficking with his counterpart Foreign Ministers across the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25140/06]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

67 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the closure of Guantanamo Bay prison camp, which was called for at a recent meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25234/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

67 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the closure of Guantanamo Bay prison camp, which was called for at a recent meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25234/06]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

97 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the outstanding issues to be dealt with by Romania before that State may become a member of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25151/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

97 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the outstanding issues to be dealt with by Romania before that State may become a member of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25151/06]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

83 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the outstanding issues to be dealt with by Bulgaria before that State may become a member of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25152/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

83 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the outstanding issues to be dealt with by Bulgaria before that State may become a member of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25152/06]

Question· writtenPQ 46asked

26 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Bulgaria has dealt with issues relating to judicial reform in order to meet the criteria for accession to the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25126/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

26 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Bulgaria has dealt with issues relating to judicial reform in order to meet the criteria for accession to the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25126/06]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

80 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when in recent times, as a principle of balance to its isolation of the Hamas Government in Palestine, the Irish government or the European Union has called on Israel to curtail its illegal settlement policy. [25252/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

80 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when in recent times, as a principle of balance to its isolation of the Hamas Government in Palestine, the Irish government or the European Union has called on Israel to curtail its illegal settlement policy. [25252/06]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

65 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress which has been made following the conclusion of the General Affairs and External Relations Council of the European Union Meeting in Luxembourg on 3 November 2005 in relation to settlement expansion by Israel, and the Council’s call on Israel to stop settlement expansion and to remove unauthorised outposts. [25254/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

65 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress which has been made following the conclusion of the General Affairs and External Relations Council of the European Union Meeting in Luxembourg on 3 November 2005 in relation to settlement expansion by Israel, and the Council’s call on Israel to stop settlement expansion and to remove unauthorised outposts. [25254/06]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he has taken to date to work with other countries in order to combat human trafficking; the talks that he has held with his counterpart European Union Foreign Ministers on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25455/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

4 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he has taken to date to work with other countries in order to combat human trafficking; the talks that he has held with his counterpart European Union Foreign Ministers on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25455/06]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he or his colleague Ministers of the General and External Affairs Council of the European Union have received or commissioned a report on the consequences for the Palestinian people of the Union’s isolation of the Hamas Government; if such a report will be commissioned; and, if commissioned, if its results will be published. [25331/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2006

2 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he or his colleague Ministers of the General and External Affairs Council of the European Union have received or commissioned a report on the consequences for the Palestinian people of the Union’s isolation of the Hamas Government; if such a report will be commissioned; and, if commissioned, if its results will be published. [25331/06]

Question· writtenPQ 285asked

306 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts he is making to seek the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi; the further efforts he is making to oppose the Salween Dams and SHWE gas pipeline projects; if he will take all necessary measures to support the speedy restoration of democracy in Burma, if he will encourage the European Union and Ireland’s partners in the European Union to join in collective efforts by all Member States to assist in the restoration of democracy in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24585/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2006

306 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the efforts he is making to seek the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi; the further efforts he is making to oppose the Salween Dams and SHWE gas pipeline projects; if he will take all necessary measures to support the speedy restoration of democracy in Burma, if he will encourage the European Union and Ireland’s partners in the European Union to join in collective efforts by all Member States to assist in the restoration of democracy in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24585/06]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

97 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether the proposals from the European Union to use a so-called simple Swiss formula for the negotiations at the WTO with coefficients of 10 and 15 would mean that developing countries would undergo greater cuts to their industrial tariffs than developed countries going against the commitment to less than full reciprocity in tariff reductions. [23947/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 June 2006

97 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether the proposals from the European Union to use a so-called simple Swiss formula for the negotiations at the WTO with coefficients of 10 and 15 would mean that developing countries would undergo greater cuts to their industrial tariffs than developed countries going against the commitment to less than full reciprocity in tariff reductions. [23947/06]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

518 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding obtained by Ireland from the European Union for the preservation of heritage buildings over the past five years throughout the country; and the breakdown by county of national expenditure for the preservation of heritage buildings over the same period. [23454/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

518 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding obtained by Ireland from the European Union for the preservation of heritage buildings over the past five years throughout the country; and the breakdown by county of national expenditure for the preservation of heritage buildings over the same period. [23454/06]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

422 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide the information requested in Parliamentary Questions No. 88 of 10 May 2006 and No. 452 of 23 May 2006 in relation to the number of non-Irish, non-British European Union nationals released from prison in each of these years from 2000 to 2006; and the number of such released prisoners considered for deportation and subsequently deported under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999. [23816/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

422 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide the information requested in Parliamentary Questions No. 88 of 10 May 2006 and No. 452 of 23 May 2006 in relation to the number of non-Irish, non-British European Union nationals released from prison in each of these years from 2000 to 2006; and the number of such released prisoners considered for deportation and subsequently deported under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999. [23816/06]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

258 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount of funding obtained by Ireland from the European Union for coastal erosion over the past five years throughout the country; and the breakdown by county of national expenditure for coastal erosion over the same period. [23453/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2006

258 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount of funding obtained by Ireland from the European Union for coastal erosion over the past five years throughout the country; and the breakdown by county of national expenditure for coastal erosion over the same period. [23453/06]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

58 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has discussed with his European Union counterparts the unacceptable incidence of human trafficking across Member States of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19808/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 June 2006

58 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has discussed with his European Union counterparts the unacceptable incidence of human trafficking across Member States of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19808/06]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

404 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement concerning the decision of the European Court of Justice finding that Ireland broke European Union law by taking a case to a United Nations tribunal in an effort to get Britain to close the Sellafield nuclear fuel plant rather than to the European Courts; the costs incurred by this decision; if he will take a case to the European Courts; and the expected cost of such proposed action. [21683/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

404 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement concerning the decision of the European Court of Justice finding that Ireland broke European Union law by taking a case to a United Nations tribunal in an effort to get Britain to close the Sellafield nuclear fuel plant rather than to the European Courts; the costs incurred by this decision; if he will take a case to the European Courts; and the expected cost of such proposed action. [21683/06]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

173 Dr. Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her understanding of the powers that exist to restrict the free movement of people out of and into Ireland in the event of a serious outbreak of avian flu in view of the paragraph on travel restrictions on page 19 of the European Union’s Final Report on A Pandemic Influenza Exercise for the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21725/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

173 Dr. Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her understanding of the powers that exist to restrict the free movement of people out of and into Ireland in the event of a serious outbreak of avian flu in view of the paragraph on travel restrictions on page 19 of the European Union’s Final Report on A Pandemic Influenza Exercise for the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21725/06]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

277 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if an application has been made to the European Union for EU funding for the re-opening of the western rail corridor; and if such an application has been made, the decision which has been forthcoming in respect of same. [21584/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 June 2006

277 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if an application has been made to the European Union for EU funding for the re-opening of the western rail corridor; and if such an application has been made, the decision which has been forthcoming in respect of same. [21584/06]

Question· writtenPQ 439asked

482 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps which have been taken throughout the European Union or through the industry to discourage Internet pornography; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20800/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

482 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps which have been taken throughout the European Union or through the industry to discourage Internet pornography; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20800/06]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

373 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the deepening poverty levels among the Palestinian population, the Government will commit to providing the aid that had been earmarked to the Palestinian Authority, and the Government will call for a full resumption of European Union assistance. [20896/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

373 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of the deepening poverty levels among the Palestinian population, the Government will commit to providing the aid that had been earmarked to the Palestinian Authority, and the Government will call for a full resumption of European Union assistance. [20896/06]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

135 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the imposition of biofuel support measures which require the sourcing of the raw materials for such fuels within the European Union would be in possible breach of World Trade Organisation regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18475/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 May 2006

135 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the imposition of biofuel support measures which require the sourcing of the raw materials for such fuels within the European Union would be in possible breach of World Trade Organisation regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18475/06]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

111 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his preferred options for the future development of the European Union with particular reference to the way in which it is intended to ratify the Constitution; the extent to which he has conveyed his opinion in this regard to his colleagues at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19657/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

111 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his preferred options for the future development of the European Union with particular reference to the way in which it is intended to ratify the Constitution; the extent to which he has conveyed his opinion in this regard to his colleagues at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19657/06]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

77 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposals which have been put forward by the Government to the European Union for the replacement of the cattle stocks of the African drylands, home to 268 million people, 40% of the continent’s population. [19702/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

77 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposals which have been put forward by the Government to the European Union for the replacement of the cattle stocks of the African drylands, home to 268 million people, 40% of the continent’s population. [19702/06]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

217 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of Ireland in relation to the expansion of settlements in the illegally occupied West Bank; the threat of unilateral action in this regard outside of the framework of the roadmap for peace; the statements which have been made in recent times by either the Government or the European Union in relation to such illegality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19804/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

217 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of Ireland in relation to the expansion of settlements in the illegally occupied West Bank; the threat of unilateral action in this regard outside of the framework of the roadmap for peace; the statements which have been made in recent times by either the Government or the European Union in relation to such illegality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19804/06]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

138 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the entry of Romania to the European Union; when accession is likely to take place; the outstanding issues for resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19563/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

138 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the entry of Romania to the European Union; when accession is likely to take place; the outstanding issues for resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19563/06]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

128 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the entry of Bulgaria to the European Union; when accession is likely to take place; the outstanding issues for resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19562/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

128 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the entry of Bulgaria to the European Union; when accession is likely to take place; the outstanding issues for resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19562/06]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

72 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions being held at European Union level as to the further expansion of the EU25; the position in relation to the admittance of new entrants, with reference, particularly, to Romania and Bulgaria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19716/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

72 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions being held at European Union level as to the further expansion of the EU25; the position in relation to the admittance of new entrants, with reference, particularly, to Romania and Bulgaria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19716/06]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

97 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on recent meetings between the European Union and Iran; the discussions which may have been had at these meetings; the progress made with particular reference to the ongoing dispute over uranium enrichment in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19733/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

97 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on recent meetings between the European Union and Iran; the discussions which may have been had at these meetings; the progress made with particular reference to the ongoing dispute over uranium enrichment in that country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19733/06]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

148 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the future entry of Croatia to the European Union; when accession is likely to take place; the outstanding issues for resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19564/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

148 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the future entry of Croatia to the European Union; when accession is likely to take place; the outstanding issues for resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19564/06]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

56 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position Ireland proposes to take as a member of the nuclear suppliers group in relation to the implementation of the recent proposed US agreement with India on nuclear capacity; and his views on the implications of this proposal for the future of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and the perceived inconsistency between this proposal and the US and European Union response to recent events in Iran. [19803/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

56 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position Ireland proposes to take as a member of the nuclear suppliers group in relation to the implementation of the recent proposed US agreement with India on nuclear capacity; and his views on the implications of this proposal for the future of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and the perceived inconsistency between this proposal and the US and European Union response to recent events in Iran. [19803/06]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

59 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he will raise the plight of the Palestinian people within the European Union and United Nations; and if he will act as a peace broker in the current difficult climate. [19806/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

59 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when he will raise the plight of the Palestinian people within the European Union and United Nations; and if he will act as a peace broker in the current difficult climate. [19806/06]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

55 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of funding now being allocated to the Palestinian Authority from the European Union and by Ireland; the level of funding which was in place at the start of 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19807/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2006

55 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of funding now being allocated to the Palestinian Authority from the European Union and by Ireland; the level of funding which was in place at the start of 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19807/06]

Question· writtenPQ 397asked

452 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide the information requested in Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 10 May 2006 regarding the number of non-Irish, non-British European Union nationals in prison here for each of the years since 2000 to date in 2006; the number released in each of these years; the number considered for deportation under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999; and the number of those deported under that section. [19768/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2006

452 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will provide the information requested in Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 10 May 2006 regarding the number of non-Irish, non-British European Union nationals in prison here for each of the years since 2000 to date in 2006; the number released in each of these years; the number considered for deportation under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999; and the number of those deported under that section. [19768/06]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

84 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way in which it is intended to maintain food supply with hygiene and traceability standards throughout the European Union in the future in view of World Trade Organisation and CAP reform; if, further to the statement by the EU Commissioner, EU farmers will have to find alternatives; the way in which the five hundred million population of the European Union can rely on continuity of food supply; if EU Member States are resorting to subsidisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18820/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2006

84 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the way in which it is intended to maintain food supply with hygiene and traceability standards throughout the European Union in the future in view of World Trade Organisation and CAP reform; if, further to the statement by the EU Commissioner, EU farmers will have to find alternatives; the way in which the five hundred million population of the European Union can rely on continuity of food supply; if EU Member States are resorting to subsidisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18820/06]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

109 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will introduce legislation to make it unlawful for an employment agency to operate here without a licence having regard to the large migration flows that have occurred in the European Union of 25 Member States and the role played by employment agencies in one country to place workers on contract in another country; if his attention has been drawn to the potential for abuse that this could give rise to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18224/06]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2006

109 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will introduce legislation to make it unlawful for an employment agency to operate here without a licence having regard to the large migration flows that have occurred in the European Union of 25 Member States and the role played by employment agencies in one country to place workers on contract in another country; if his attention has been drawn to the potential for abuse that this could give rise to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18224/06]

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