Results 481-500 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Yes.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I appreciate the Minister raising it with the United States embassy but I also asked about the degree to which he is satisfied with the response and where we go from here on this issue. Apart from the convention banning the use of chemical weapons, there are clear breaches of international law, including breaches of the protocol to the Geneva Convention regarding the protection of civilians....

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: No, not at all.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: No, it is not the case.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Not in relation to leaks by the CIA about extraordinary rendition.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, I was, and if I was a member of a Government I would have inspections.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I am clarifying it and I am also clarifying the issue regarding white phosphorous. I believe in the application of international law.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: They are not double standards. I assure the Minister that if he makes an allegation it will be replied to.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: A Government in which I was or would be a member would not support extraordinary rendition in the way the Minister is doing.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Yes, you are.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: If the plane begins and ends its journey there and the Minister knows that, what happens in between is his responsibility.

Conventional Weapons. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister can raise the issue under a breach of the Geneva Convention.

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: The DPP has stated that he will not permit the Garda Síochána to take action on matters reported to him. There have been two cases involving the reporting of evidence to the DPP. Such issues have arisen before and must be resolved by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the DPP. I would be delighted to hear from the relevant Department if I am wrong. The Minister probably...

State Airports. (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: As long as one does not have hard evidence, one is safe.

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to recently planned guidelines for community restorative justice schemes in Northern Ireland; if he has met with Northern Ireland Minister, Mr. David Hanson, to discuss these schemes; if he has met with political parties from Northern Ireland on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39429/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he was present at the meeting between the Taoiseach and the SDLP in Government Buildings on 5 December 2005; if he will report on this meeting; his views on the SDLP's specific proposals in regard to "on-the-runs"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39430/05]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (14 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of his undertaking to monitor progress in implementing commitments from the British and Irish Governments arising from the joint declaration relating to community relations as ultimately expressed in the shared future initiative, his views on whether the Government approach to issues such as "on-the-runs" contradict the spirit...

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: When will the necessary lodgements be made to ensure Ireland's compliance with the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice? Has there been any further development on the signing and ratification of the optional protocol against torture?

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I thank the Tánaiste. One does one's best.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: No one was casting aspersions.