Results 81-100 of 1,762 for speaker:Michael D Higgins in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (26 Apr 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the present position regarding the recent deportation from Ireland of two persons (details supplied) in view of their successful integration into their homes here; his thoughts on a reappraisal of the decision to deport these persons; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that these families have been torn apart...

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (27 Apr 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance the terms of reference for the next round of work to be undertaken by the benchmarking body; when the process is likely to begin; when it is likely to be completed; if the members of the body have now been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13344/05]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (27 Apr 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made to date by the Revenue Commissioners in its investigation into the reported use of single premium insurance policies as a tax avoidance mechanism; if an estimate is available of the amount of tax that may have been evaded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13343/05]

Written Answers — Disease Eradication Schemes: Disease Eradication Schemes (27 Apr 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if representatives from her Department have, in the past, placed snares or other traps in Coillte's Kilcornaun Wood in Clarinbridge, County Galway, as part of the tuberculosis eradication scheme. [13537/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (28 Apr 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress which has been made to date by the constituent members of the European Union in their respective reviews of their commitments to the world millennium development goals; the progress the Government has made in honouring the commitment solemnly made in September 2000 in this regard, which was recently broken; if there is now a...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (28 Apr 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland the serious concern expressed from many quarters at the inadequate nature of the proposed British inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane; the response he has received to these representations; the Government's position regarding the inquiry; the Government's views on the...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his Department will make a national submission to the EU consultation on the future maritime policy of the Union recently announced by President Barroso; his views on the fisheries policy in the United Kingdom, a number of whose political parties are planning to re-examine Britain's membership of the Common...

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (5 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when it is intended to re-enter the Postal (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 on the Order Paper of Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14383/05]

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (11 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that it has now been decided not to proceed with the 850 community nursing units, announced in July 2002, and which were intended to provide step-down facilities for elderly patients and thus relieve pressure on acute hospital beds; the reason for such decision; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (11 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 148: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in regard to the package of measures announced on Estimates day to improve accident and emergency services, she will list those measures implemented to date; the timetable for the implementation of each other planned measures; if she has satisfied herself with the rate of progress having regard to the serious problems...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (12 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Transport when a decision will be made on the proposed western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15557/05]

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (12 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Transport the total amount paid by his Department to the Irish Aviation Authority in respect of charges due for foreign military aircraft passing through Irish airspace in respect of each of the past five years; the unit cost in respect of each such aircraft; the breakdown of the nationality of the aircraft in respect of which such charges were paid; and...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (17 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the recent caution from the Court of Criminal Appeal to gardaí concerning the importance of electronic taping of interviews with suspects in serious criminal cases; the number of Garda stations now equipped with video and audio taping equipment; the proportion of interviews conducted by...

Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (17 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to claims made by the president of the Garda Representative Association that insidious bullying is rife within the Garda Síochána; if steps are being taken to establish the extent of this problem within the Garda and to ensure that steps are taken to stamp it out; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (18 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 130: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has raised with the British Foreign Secretary the issue of the refusal of the authorities in Sellafield to make information which has been sought available for the Radiological Institute of Ireland; the steps he intends to take to make such information available; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (18 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 180: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the initiatives he has taken to advance the Sellafield issues; if he has taken steps at international level; if such steps include potential legal action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13548/05]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (19 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the calculated level of job loss in Gaeltacht areas to date in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16683/05]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a recent survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development showing that Irish pensions, on average, are among the lowest in the developed world at less than one third of final income; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this survey states that Ireland has the...

Written Answers — Departmental Shareholdings: Departmental Shareholdings (25 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in her capacity as the holder of a golden share in a company (details supplied), she has received any indication from the company regarding its plans for the site of the Carlow plant which closed on 11 March 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17381/05]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Production: Sugar Beet Production (25 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding the ownership of the Irish sugar quota; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17380/05]