Results 341-360 of 1,763 for speaker:Michael D Higgins in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Customs Service: Customs Service (3 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to combat the trafficking of illicit drugs through private airports here, particularly in view of recent high profile legal actions relating to the smuggling of significant amounts of heroin through an airport (details supplied) in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37702/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (3 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 769: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the recent arrest of human rights activists in Morocco who are being held without charge; his views on same; if this matter has been discussed at international level, at the European Union or United Nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38258/09]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (20 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans to encourage or propose voluntary clustering of rural primary schools having regard to the fact that 75% of the network of the 3,200 primary schools cater for nearly 25% of the 500,000 primary school population; if his attention has been drawn to the positive outcome this would create in terms of resources and an efficient...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (20 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the implications for primary school forward planning in view of recent data from the Central Statistics Office which indicated that the birth rate here is the highest in Europe and the highest birth rate since 1896; the arrangements that have been and will be put in place to ensure that there are adequate primary school places in...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (20 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a non-paper forwarded by the UK Government to the European Commission in 2009 in respect of customs checks on goods from illegal Israeli settlements; the measures which customs officials take to ascertain that goods imported from Israel have not been produced in illegal settlements; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (20 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures that have been established to make it possible to distinguish between Israeli and settlement goods that the Minister for Foreign Affairs referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 6 October 2009; and if he has adopted these measures. [37043/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (20 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to hold a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, who, it is reported is visiting Ireland in October 2009; and if, at such a meeting, it is planned that she will discuss the recommencement of inter-country adoptions between Ireland and Vietnam. [37248/09]

Written Answers — Arms Trade: Arms Trade (20 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to seek a more peaceful world by offering Ireland's support, and campaigning, for a strong international arms treaty to stop irresponsible arms transfers with a view that such be universally enacted by 2012; the position he will take on this at the first committee meeting of the UN in order to support the conclusion of an arms...

Written Answers — Arms Trade: Arms Trade (20 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans regarding the negotiation on a strong international arms treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37040/09]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (20 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 384: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures that have been established to make it possible to distinguish between Israeli and settlement goods that he referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 755 of 6 October 2009; and if he has adopted these measures. [37042/09]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (20 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the relocation of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if it is proposed that this situation be rectified and adequate grounds be located for this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37038/09]

Written Answers — Farm Inspections: Farm Inspections (15 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when unannounced inspections commenced in 2009; when they will be concluded. [36209/09]

Written Answers — Farm Inspections: Farm Inspections (15 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of inspections to be carried out under the single payment scheme in 2009; the number carried out to date in 2009; and the number of penalties imposed. [36208/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (14 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 133: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the market value of a house acquired under the leasing initiative increases substantially in value over the course of the lease period benefit will accrue to the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35821/09]

Written Answers — Energy Prices: Energy Prices (13 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish the findings of the Fuel Poverty Action Research Project; when this was first due for publication; the numbers living in fuel poverty; the number of people who benefited from the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35522/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (13 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his target for ocean energy technology; when the licence for the grid application was made; when the licence was granted; the number of applications received; the amount of the €26 million announced for ocean energy that will be spent in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35523/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (13 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the case of persons (details supplied). [35425/09]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (13 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes Report's recommendation that course fees should be introduced for mature students. [35613/09]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (13 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has plans to insist that mature students receive the necessary training in order to maximise their employment potential; and if so, the nature of that plan. [35614/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (7 Oct 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans in relation to the ending or amendment of entitlement to dual payments as recommended by the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes. [34419/09]