Results 101-120 of 1,763 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:Michael D Higgins

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (26 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received a report from the chief of staff on the findings of the board of officers established to examine events in Jadotville in the Congo in September 1961; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17614/05]

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (31 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of inspections carried out by the labour inspectorate and the number of prosecutions initiated by the inspectorate in respect of the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18013/05]

Written Answers — Labour Inspectorate: Labour Inspectorate (31 May 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in regard to his announcement of the recruitment of an additional 11 labour inspectors, the number that have been appointed to date; when the full number will be appointed; if they will be concentrated on any particular area of work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18014/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (1 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the vindication of rights claimed and upheld by a person (details supplied) under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, and Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 to that convention; if the Government has been contacted with reference to their issue; and if he will offer assistance in this matter. [18715/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (1 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the practice of the US State Department in designating specific countries of particular concerns; and if he supports this process as it pertains to Turkmenistan. [18716/05]

Written Answers — Millennium Development Goals: Millennium Development Goals (2 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position relating to the achievement of the millennium development goals by each member state of the European Union and by the Union in its entirety; the estimated date by which each member state and the EU as a whole will have achieved these goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18475/05]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (2 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether and if the European Union will insist that the current withdrawal of occupation in Gaza will be effected and followed by withdrawal from the West Bank and the territory adjoining east Jerusalem (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18476/05]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (14 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 85: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the decision by the joint managerial body not to release teachers for oral, practical and in-service training from September 2005; the steps she intends to take arising from this decision in view of the possible disruption to exams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19661/05]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (14 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the call from the TUI for the extension of the leaving certificate timetable beyond the current 13 days and the better distribution of core subjects throughout the exam period; her views on the call made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19662/05]

Written Answers — International Conventions: International Conventions (14 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government, through permitting the use of Shannon Airport for the refuelling and servicing of two aeroplanes used for the extraordinary renditions programme of the US intelligence services, which may have had on board prisoners being delivered for interrogation which involved the use of torture, has lent itself to a breach of the...

Written Answers — Foreign Military Aircraft: Foreign Military Aircraft (14 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 468: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether there is a difficulty and inconsistency with the citizens of a peace-loving and neutral country having to pay some of the costs of war, in view of recent revelations that taxpayers' money is used to effectively subsidise the US military's sending of armed troops and a wide range of munitions to war and to occupation of both...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (14 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 625: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on persistent reports and substantial circumstantial evidence (details supplied) that persons are being smuggled through Irish territory in circumstances that amount to unlawful detention in both Irish and international law; the checks which have been put in place at Shannon Airport by the Garda and security...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (15 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if a company (details supplied) will build a shallow water offshore terminal for the Corrib gas field due to safety concerns surrounding the onshore pipeline; the details of the new review of the quantified risk assessment carried out by Enterprise Energy Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (15 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has made a final decision on the commissioning of the Corrib gas field onshore pipeline; if he has satisfied himself that the highest safety standards will be achieved in the construction of the pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19920/05]

Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (16 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in regard to a new site for the Abbey Theatre; if the OPW has finished exploring options for a potential site at George's Dock; if he will provide a final date for a decision on a new site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20289/05]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (21 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 112: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if it is intended to withhold pay increases due to general practitioners as a result of their decision not to co-operate with the issuing of the general practitioner-only card; her views on whether this decision may lead to industrial action and consequent disruption of services to patients; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (21 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the discussions she has had with the IMO regarding the introduction of the promised doctor-only card; her plans for further discussions; the number of such cards issued to date; when the full complement will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20829/05]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (22 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on a new report calling for the reopening of the western rail corridor on a phased basis; the estimated cost of the reopening of the line; the proposed timetable for the reopening of the full line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21210/05]

Written Answers — Vehicle Safety: Vehicle Safety (22 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce any new regulations for children's safety on school buses in view of the recent bus crash tragedy in Meath; if he has received the report from the Health and Safety Authority into the crash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21213/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jun 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the total spend here on arts and culture over the past year; the spend on a yearly basis over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21484/05]