Results 2,421-2,440 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins
- Official Engagements. (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will introduce measures to facilitate the mandatory testing of all drivers involved in serious road collisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46361/08]
- Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received representations in relation to a link-up or merger of Dublin Port Company and Drogheda Port Company leading to a joint development for large scale port traffic at Bremore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46372/08]
- Written Answers — International Monetary Fund: International Monetary Fund (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recently announced International Monetary Fund rescue package for Latvia; the full details of same, and the response to the crisis which the European Union has made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46613/08]
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 343: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the actions of the Iranian Government against the Baha'i community with regard to arbitrary arrests and imprisonment of same; and the action that has been taken in protesting such discriminatory measures with Iranian counterparts. [46608/08]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the blockade of humanitarian supplies to the Palestinian inhabitants of the Gaza Strip by the Israeli Government; the action the he proposes to take as part of the EU, in view of the fact that some 80% of those living in the Gaza Strip depend on these supplies to live; if his attention has been drawn to the calls by the UN...
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on recent hostilities between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants; his views in particular on comments attributed to Israel's Minister for Foreign Affairs to the effect that the truce in the area is over; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46612/08]
- Written Answers — FAI Welfare Scheme: FAI Welfare Scheme (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the recently announced scheme whereby the Football Association of Ireland is to have a welfare officer with responsibility for young Irish players living in Britain; the way it is proposed to fill, finance and maintain this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46610/08]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the situation as it currently pertains in Thailand. [46614/08]
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 348: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in Mumbai, India following the recent terrorist attack there; if all Irish persons who had been in the vicinity have safely left the area; and if Irish and European officials have contacted Indian counterparts in the aftermath of the events. [46615/08]
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the third session of the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council which was held between 1 and 15 December 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46616/08]
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on discussions regarding Colombia at the third session of the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council. [46617/08]
- Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has held with colleague Ministers throughout the European Union, following the withdrawal for sale of Irish pork products, in efforts to have such products available for sale again. [46618/08]
- Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (17 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 431: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the early December meeting in Poznan, Poland on climate change issues; the progress which was made at the meeting; the position and contribution made by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46611/08]
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.
- Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)
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- Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: In the atmosphere of good wishes, which I share, I will make a comment on No. 13 on today's Order of Business. I will not be conflictual about it. That speaks of interim economic partnership agreements with three African countries. The report came from the committee, which was not unanimous yesterday. When a committee is not unanimous it will be my intention in the forthcoming session to...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (18 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding contacts he has had with the Human Rights Commission regarding difficulties it will face as a result of his decision to cut their budget by 24% for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46748/08]
- Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (18 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action that will be taken arising from the seven reports from the Morris tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46747/08]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Dec 2008)
Michael D Higgins: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the percentage of both Ireland's total official development assistance, and that spent only by his Department in both of the years 2006 and 2007 that is dedicated to supporting education in the developing world. [47474/08]