Results 241-260 of 1,763 for speaker:Michael D Higgins in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons who qualified for a full medical card on 31 December 2008; the number of persons who qualified for such a card on 31 December 2009; the extra cost to the State of the increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6974/10]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons who qualified for a doctor only medical card on 31 December 2008; the number of persons who qualified for such a card on 31 December 2009; the extra cost to the state of the increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6975/10]

Written Answers — International Protocols: International Protocols (11 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of interdepartmental consultation on signing and ratifying the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; his position within that consultation; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7447/10]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (10 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will conduct an audit of the road surfaces of all national primary and non-national roads in conjunction with the National Road Authority and local authorities in view of the damage that was inflicted on many roads during the recent extreme snow and flood weather conditions; if he has liaised with the European Commission or any other EU...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (10 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has directed the National Roads Authority, under section 41 of the Roads Act 1993 or otherwise, to upgrade and maintain the N17 on the Galway-Mayo border in view of the recent deaths of four young persons on this stretch of the N17 and the numerous incidents of non-fatal collisions on this road; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Timber Products: Timber Products (10 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the role and progress made towards the outlawing of the illegal trade in tropical wood here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7136/10]

Written Answers — International Monetary Fund: International Monetary Fund (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Finance the Irish commitment at a recent meeting of the G20 to contribute to a special fund addressed to the needs of indebted countries; if the fund is to be led by the International Monetary Fund; if so, the guiding principles that exists for the fund; and if they will include debt cancellation. [6962/10]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Transport when the stretch of road between Ballindine and Miltown on the N17 will be improved in view of the fact that this was the scene of a tragic accident in November 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6308/10]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Transport the measures taken to prevent such tragedies as the 17 November 2009 incident, in which four young persons lost their lives on the N17 between Mayo and Galway, from happening in the future; if he will sign an on-line petition in support of the families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6956/10]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the Property Registration Authority's move towards the e-conveyancing of land certificates, specifically pertaining to documents that have been saved and the location at which they are being kept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6955/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures that his Department is engaging in or will engage in regarding the difficulties of obtaining legitimate visas that allow internationals to work and volunteer in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory in view of the amount of EU aid that is provided to Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6957/10]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (9 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the establishment of a public centre detailing the history and culture of the communities of Northern Ireland may enhance understanding here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6958/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications received during 2009 for early retirement from members of the Garda, broken down by rank; the way in which this compares with each year from 2002; his views on reports that a significant number of senior gardaí are planning to take early retirement; the implications of such retirements for...

Written Answers — Garda Promotions: Garda Promotions (4 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the 170 Garda promotions, for which Cabinet approval has been given, will be made to fill vacancies arising from the retirements now being experienced by the force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5592/10]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (3 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has been approached by interested parties with respect to taking shareholdings in the National Asset Management Agency special purpose vehicle; when these investments will be concluded; the terms of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5341/10]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Recapitalisation: Banking Sector Recapitalisation (3 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether Anglo Irish Bank is an appropriate vehicle for expanding small medium enterprise lending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5340/10]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (3 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the detail of all cross-Border programmes, initiatives, areas of co-operation and similar which his Department is currently engaged in or about to engage in with its counterparts in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5494/10]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (3 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the detail of all cross-Border programmes, initiatives, areas of co-operation and similar which his Department is currently engaged in or about to engage in with its counterparts in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5495/10]

Written Answers — Cross-Border Projects: Cross-Border Projects (3 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Defence the detail of all cross-Border programmes, initiatives, areas of co-operation and similar which his Department is currently engaged in or about to engage in with its counterparts in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5496/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (2 Feb 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 108: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding and timeframe for the transposition of the Services Directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4835/10]