Results 3,501-3,520 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins
- Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Nobody is debating that.
- Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Let us record that this matter excludes spokespersons in a totally undemocratic way. It can be added to the other undemocratic features we have experienced this week.
- Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: It is stupid.
- Order of Business (18 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Precedent supports it.
- Written Answers — Gaeltacht na nDéise: Gaeltacht na nDéise (18 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 14: To ask the Aire Gnóthaà Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén cinneadh atá déanta aige i leith mhaoiniú an Phlean Forbartha Teanga do Ghaeltacht na nDéise; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [8362/10]
- Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (18 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 40: To ask the Aire Gnóthaà Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cathain a bheidh reachtaÃocht foilsithe faoi Ãdarás na Gaeilge nó Ãdarás na Gaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [8361/10]
- Order of Business (23 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur ar an Taoiseach, an bhfuil sé ar intinn ag an Rialtas reachtaÃocht a fhoilsiú i leith feidhmeanna agus cumhachtaÃÃdarás na Gaeltachta, agus an mbeidh an reachtaÃocht foilsithe i saol an Rialtais seo?
- Written Answers — Land Registry: Land Registry (23 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 271: 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; the documents that have been saved; the locations at which they are being kept; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8706/10]
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Residences: Diplomatic Residences (23 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on reports suggesting that a large amount of money is being spent on upgrading the Irish Ambassador to Canada's residence; if this amount was sanctioned by his Department in its entirety; and if the amount spent represents an average for such upgrading. [8701/10]
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Residences: Diplomatic Residences (23 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if any Irish embassies and-or diplomatic residences are in the process of being upgraded; if so, the list of same; and the expected cost for same. [8702/10]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has been contacted regarding difficulties concerning the obtaining of visas to permit internationals to work and volunteer in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories; if this matter has been raised with relevant Governments and authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8703/10]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (23 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has been contacted regarding the possibility of seeking to assist those unemployed, such as builders, to continue to benefit from State welfare payment schemes if they were to volunteer for charity rebuilding programmes in Haiti or other countries suffering from natural disasters; his views on the fact that such a scheme would be...
- Written Answers — Counterfeit Passports: Counterfeit Passports (23 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason three suspects in the execution of a person, a Hamas commander in Dubai, were in possession of Irish passports; if they were real, or forged, passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8856/10]
- Written Answers — Counterfeit Passports: Counterfeit Passports (23 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action that is being taken to prevent the forgery of Irish passports; and the obstacles that are in place to prevent the forgery of Irish passports. [8857/10]
- Written Answers — Counterfeit Passports: Counterfeit Passports (23 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions which have taken place between this country and Dubai since the recent apprehension of three persons suspected of murder, all of whom were found in possession of Irish passports. [8858/10]
- Overseas Missions. (24 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding a report by Amnesty International on violence against refugee women in eastern Chad; the actions that have emanated from those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9180/10]
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (24 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that will be made in 2010 regarding the Reserve Defence Force serving with the Permanent Defence Forces on overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9182/10]
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Ar an ábhar céanna, chuir mé ceist ar an Taoiseach inné faoin reachtaÃocht atá liostáilte sa chlár reachtaÃochta ag an Rialtas. An Bille atá ann ná, Bille um Ãdarás na Gaeltachta (Leasú). Ceapaim gur thug an Taoiseach freagra domsa i dtaobh Bille Ãdarás na Gaeilge. An féidir leis an Tánaiste a chinntiú cén reachtaÃocht a mbeidh ag teacht os comhair an TÃ? An mbeid...
- Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: That is a great offer, and the best offer the Ceann Comhairle has got.
- Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (25 Feb 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 32: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to address the problems experienced in County Galway with cryptosporadium in the public water supply; the measures outstanding; when these measures will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9521/10]