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

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (13 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 30: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism in view of the decline in visitors from Britain over recent years, his views on whether this represents a significant threat to the tourist industry here in view of the traditional reliance on British visitors; his further views on the reason for this decline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28318/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (13 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on Ireland's continuing recognition of the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic as the state of the Saharoui persons; when he envisages the United Nations proposal for a referendum to be advanced; the talks or consultations to which he has been party in recent times; his views and those of the European Union in relation to the...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (18 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the proposal that St. Bricin's Military Hospital will be used to help relieve pressure on the Mater Hospital; if this proposal will be feasible in view of the estimated cost of up to €25 million for the refurbishment of St. Bricin's; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28793/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (18 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the expected completion date of the inquiry, to be chaired by Judge Maureen Harding-Clarke, into the activities of the former Drogheda obstetrician, Dr. Michael Neary; if her attention has been drawn to the call made by a number of victims for the establishment of a redress board; if she will act on this suggestion; and...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the Labour Court recommendation of 29 January 2001, which expressed concern that a small category of employees of the State employed at Irish embassies abroad have no mechanism for pursuing grievances as they are excluded from the terms of the Civil Service conciliation and arbitration scheme and are not...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (18 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 566: To ask the Minister for Transport when provincial-based civil servants who have applied for transfer to the proposed Department of Transport offices in Loughrea, County Galway, will receive an offer for transfer; if provincial-based civil and public service staff will have to relocate and transfer to Dublin for training prior to the move to Loughrea; if provincial-based civil...

Leaders' Questions. (19 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (19 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide the data on the national development plan roads and transport spending in the Border, midlands and western region with a breakdown of the amounts originally proposed and those which have been spent. [29076/05]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (19 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress to date on reaching a bilateral agreement with the UK authorities on mutual recognition of penalty points. [29077/05]

International Agreements. (20 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Government's plans with regard to the United Nations Convention against Corruption as to its ratification; the proposals for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27213/05]

International Agreements. (20 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: When will the Minister be going to Cabinet with a proposal for ratification? Is he aware that France and Hungary have already ratified the convention and that part of the ratification process is the preparation of domestic legislation? Where is the domestic legislation which is an obligation under the convention? Have the heads of that legislation been approved? When will they be going to...

International Agreements. (20 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: We signed the convention in December 2003 and it becomes an instrument, with the completion of the 90 day period following the 30 ratifications required, on 14 December 2005. Is the Minister in a position to state that he will have brought proposals before Cabinet for such adjustments to domestic legislation before that implementation date?

International Agreements. (20 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I am sure the Minister agrees that the obligation to notify the arrival of stolen or hot money, as well as other obligations in the convention, may be complied with in anticipation of the adjusted legislation.

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (20 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum received in each year since 2000; the number of applications approved by the refugee applications tribunal; the number of appeals submitted to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, and the number of such appeals upheld; the number of applications for leave to remain, and the number of such...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (25 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take at national level to tackle the illegal dumping of construction waste, which was cited by the Office of Environmental Enforcement's report, The Nature and Extent of Unauthorised Waste Activity in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30369/05]

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (25 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 125: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a national waiver system for refuse collection will be established in view of claims by the office of environmental enforcement that a significant proportion of the population are illegally dumping or burning waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30368/05]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (25 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 484: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that the decision by the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland to issue a notice to persons applying to the Residential Institutions Redress Board referencing the society's complaints procedure is an adequate response to allegations of wrongdoing in connection with solicitors' fees for work before...

Written Answers — Multi-Denominational Schools: Multi-Denominational Schools (25 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 514: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the financial support provided by the State to a non-governmental organisation Educate Together; if she will continue or increase such levels of support; and her views on whether its proposal that the development of multicultural education here should become an objective of the national development plan. [30274/05]

Written Answers — Multi-Denominational Schools: Multi-Denominational Schools (25 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 538: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the financial support provided by the State to a non-governmental organisation, Educate Together; if she will continue or increase such levels of support; and her views on whether its proposal that the development of multicultural education here should become an objective of the national development plan. [30275/05]

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (25 Oct 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied that the decision by the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland to issue a notice to persons applying to the Residential Institutions Redress Board referencing the society's complaints procedure, is an adequate response to the matter of allegations of wrongdoing in connection with solicitors' fees for work before the...