Results 1,981-2,000 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins
- Written Answers — Rapid Response Initiative: Rapid Response Initiative (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made with the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase funding to the regional supply depot for Africa, based in Accra, Ghana. [20300/08]
- Written Answers — Rapid Response Initiative: Rapid Response Initiative (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase funding by at least â¬40 million to the Irish Government emergency response fund and increase funding to the UN central emergency response fund. [20301/08]
- Written Answers — Rapid Response Initiative: Rapid Response Initiative (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to work to strengthen the capacity of Irish and international non-governmental organisations to respond more quickly to international emergencies. [20302/08]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the number of programme countries to a minimum of ten by 2012. [20303/08]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to spend at least â¬100 million per annum combating HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases in the developing world. [20304/08]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to develop programmes to assist both individuals and institutions to participate in the aid programme. [20305/08]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to develop regional aid programmes in southern and western Africa to address transnational threats such as disease and food insecurity. [20306/08]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure funding mechanisms for non-governmental organisations are accessible and simplified. [20307/08]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to act on the findings of the hunger task force. [20308/08]
- Written Answers — Departmental Procurement Policies: Departmental Procurement Policies (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure that the sourcing of fair trade goods where possible is part of all Government Departments purchasing policy. [20309/08]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to adopt an integrated approach to development across all Government Departments. [20310/08]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish an academic centre for conflict resolution. [20311/08]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish an annual â¬25 million stability fund, overseen by the conflict resolution unit. [20312/08]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish a system of roving ambassadors to crisis regions. [20313/08]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to fund a number of fourth level scholarships in the conflict resolution area. [20314/08]
- Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase funding for emigrant welfare to â¬34 million per annum. [20316/08]
- Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to complete the process whereby RTÃ can be broadcast into the UK. [20317/08]
- Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to work to deliver free public transport for emigrant pensioners when they visit Ireland. [20318/08]
- Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (22 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prioritise effective enforcement of the Criminal Justice (United Nations Convention Against Torture) Act 2006 and the Geneva Conventions Acts 1962 to 1998 by making resources available for specialised training in the provisions of those...
- Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 May 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 103: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses developed under the social housing scheme and the number of houses developed under the affordable housing scheme since the introduction of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; the number of applicants on the waiting list for social housing and the number on the waiting list...