Results 361-380 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins

Written Answers — Israeli Imports: Israeli Imports (10 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the value of imports from Israel in 2009; the portion of those imports that were entitled to preferential duty; and if those imports which did not get preferential duty were produce from settlements illegal under international law. [24955/10]

Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: We have not on Standing Order 27.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 15: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when she expects to publish the Education (Patronage) Bill 2010 in order that the community national school model can be given a statutory basis upon which to operate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23726/10]

Written Answers — Middle East Conflict: Middle East Conflict (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on reports of killings, overnight, aboard a flotilla seeking to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza, included in which were Irish civilians; if he will report on his meeting with the Israeli ambassador due to have taken place on Monday 31 May; if he will suggest a common EU response to this action and discuss such with his colleague...

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: On a point of order, the point I made earlier was simple and could have been of assistance to the Ceann Comhairle. The Government indeed proposes our business and we vote on it, but the Government does not, for example, own Standing Order 32. Requests under this Standing Order have only been granted two or three times but it enables Members in assembly to decide whether to respond to urgent...

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: There is no precedent.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: No, I am not.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I am aware of that.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I respect the Ceann Comhairle's judgment-----

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: There is no precedent that enables the Ceann Comhairle to allow the Government to quench the capacity of Standing Order 32.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: We have not voted on the question.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: He missed it.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: No it is not.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Yes.

Written Answers — Immigration Policy: Immigration Policy (2 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will clarify immigration policy regarding [i]de facto[/i] relationships; if there is a specific application form required to have such relationships recognised; if he will provide a list of the documentation needed to support such an application. [23833/10]

Official Engagements (2 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: The Taoiseach's statement in recent days that the blockade of Gaza was illegal in itself was very welcome. Therefore, I presume all the actions that have been evaluated in the past three days are illegal acts in international waters in support of an illegal position. The agreed motion between Government and Opposition yesterday had an important paragraph to the effect of conditionalities...

Official Engagements (2 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Disengagement.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for leave to remain in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; when a decision will be made on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22975/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (1 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the numbers of membership, term of office, salary or expenses, and appointing body of the advisory board for Irish Aid. [22988/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (1 Jun 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the case of two gay men who have been jailed, separately, for a period of 14 years each in Malawi due to their sexual orientation, an abuse of human rights as set out in a number of international treaties; the action he will take on the matter; and if the fact that Malawi is a donor country of Ireland's will influence any...