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Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Joe Higgins
6. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach to report on his communication with the President of France, Mr. Francois Hollande, or with the ambassador of France to Ireland, His Excellency, Mr. Jean-Pierre Thébault following the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris, in France on 13 November 2015. [2804/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Joe Higgins
12. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he had meetings with the Chancellor of Germany, Dr. Angela Merkel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2801/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Joe Higgins
13. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach to report on meetings regarding the refugee crisis and Ireland's commitment to aid during the European Union Council in December 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2802/16]
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Joe Higgins
14. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach to report on the recent European Union Council meetings he attended. [2803/16]
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Joe Higgins
2. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach when a Cabinet Committee on Justice Reform meeting was held last. [40213/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Joe Higgins
1. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach when the last meeting of the Cabinet committee on health took place. [31777/15]
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Official Engagements
Joe Higgins
7. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visits to the United States of America, and his meetings with officials there. [32853/15]
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Seanad Reform
Joe Higgins
4. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on proposals for the reform of Seanad Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40212/15]
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Cabinet Committee Meetings
Joe Higgins
7. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach when the last meeting of the Cabinet committee on Construction 2020, housing, planning and mortgage arrears took place. [31774/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Northern Ireland
Joe Higgins
5. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on discussions he has had with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mr. David Cameron. [31784/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Northern Ireland
Joe Higgins
6. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland First Minister, Mr. Peter Robinson, the Deputy First Minister, Mr. Martin Mc Guinness, and the former acting First Minister, Ms Arlene Foster. [31785/15]
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Northern Ireland
Joe Higgins
29. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on any official meetings or contact he has had with the leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom, Mr. Jeremy Corbyn. [40214/15]
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Joe Higgins
12. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon. [31776/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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EU Issues
Joe Higgins
7. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on meetings of the European Council he attended. [31773/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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EU Issues
Joe Higgins
11. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with other European Union heads of government on the refugee crisis. [31772/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Human Rights Issues
Joe Higgins
102. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the assistance provided to a person (details supplied) currently detained and awaiting trial in Egypt. [37200/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
Joe Higgins
108. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the United Nations' sustainable development goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36987/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Syrian Conflict
Joe Higgins
109. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on how the conflict in Syria can be ended. [36988/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Middle East Issues
Joe Higgins
119. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent events in Palestine and Israel which have seen a number of civilians die in violent circumstances. [37732/15]
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
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Human Rights Issues
Joe Higgins
123. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he has taken to raise lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights internationally, in particular with states that criminalise sexual relations between persons of the same sex. [36990/15]