Results 421-440 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins

Trade Union Representation. (15 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: That is in contravention of the convention.

Trade Union Representation. (15 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Because they do not have continuity of employment.

Trade Union Representation. (15 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: So they can be blackguarded even further.

Trade Union Representation. (15 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: So casual workers are businesses.

Trade Union Representation. (15 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: They are doing so now.

Trade Union Representation. (15 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: It is an outrageous, philistine, anti-democratic decision.

Written Answers — Obesity Levels: Obesity Levels (15 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action which has been taken or is intended to be taken arising from the recommendations of the report of the task force on obesity in so far as they relate to her Department's areas of responsibilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34172/05]

Written Answers — Veterinary Inspection Service: Veterinary Inspection Service (15 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food, in regard to her reply to Question No. 124 of 4 October 2005 in which she said that on-farm slaughter of animals in any number is an exception rather than the rule and occurs in only the most exceptional circumstances, the number of occasions in the past ten years, other than during the foot and mouth disease outbreak, where such...

Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (16 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the changes he is planning to make to the licensing and regulatory regime for the exploration and exploitation of natural resources here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34340/05]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (16 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the proposed digital multiplex system and network service that is currently being put out to tender; if he has reviewed the recent report by the British regulator (details supplied) on the cost and power consumption implications of digital switchover; his plans to undertake a similar study of the implications...

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I am sure all Members would like to think that countries with which we have friendly relations are obeying the international conventions on the use of chemical weapons.

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: The charities regulation Bill and the Údarás na Gaeltachta amendment Bill have been promised from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for some time. Both Bills have celebrated their eighth birthday under the Minister. Does the Tánaiste anticipate them making the full decade before enactment or will they be withdrawn?

Order of Business. (17 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Old friends are best.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (22 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, a matter I raised previously in November 2003 on the Adjournment, namely, the urgent need for the Minister for the Environment to publish a report on the health, safety and basic conditions of Traveller halting sites, including transient halting sites, and in particular the condition of...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (22 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 103: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the measures she will take following the revelations by the OECD that Ireland is sixth from the bottom in the ratio of acute care beds to 1,000 population as it states that Ireland has only three beds per 1,000 population compared with 12.3 in Germany; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35466/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (22 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the measures she will take following the revelations by the OECD that Ireland is among the worst rates for hospital overcrowding in Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35465/05]

Order of Business. (23 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Is it proposed to introduce legislation in the lifetime of this Dáil to establish the independence of TG4 as promised in the manifestos of both Government parties and in the programme for Government?

Written Answers — Bilateral Agreements: Bilateral Agreements (23 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Ireland has contracted, or is planning to enter into, bilateral agreements with African states which would permit the return of third country nationals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33502/05]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (23 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends to resurrect his ill-fated café bar proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35709/05]

Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Although it is a lesser matter, I ask the Tánaiste where is the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty in the Government's programme. Will the Tánaiste indicate, in conjunction with Department of the Taoiseach and the Chief Whip, the total number of international conventions awaiting ratification? The comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty has been waiting for quite some time. Ratifying UN...