Results 501-520 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: We could have a seminar on it.

Order of Business. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: They could be teaching the difference between a metaphysical and ontological outlook in linguistics in February.

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: This legislation provides one of those rare windows of opportunity for reflecting on the Bretton Woods institutions. When these were instituted in the 1940s, the structure of accountability went from them through the United Nations to an assistant secretary general. They were specifically described in the founding statutes as development institutions and just that. I need to repeat this point...

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I assure the Minister of State there is room for improvement in the report.

Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Several NGOs were unhappy with the quality of information they got, not us.

Development Banks Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I will not delay proceedings because I am happy with this Bill, by and large. However, on section 2, Articles 29.5.1° and 29.5.2° of the Constitution refer to the obligation to place orders before the Dáil. I am only saying this so it will be on the record. In respect of the placing of notices in Iris Oifigiúil or even the placing in the Oireachtas Library of agreements that might emerge,...

Development Banks Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: In section 8(1) the Table refers to the "Articles of Agreement of the Council of Europe Development Bank, the text of which is set out in Schedule 1 to this Act". The previous reference in this regard mentions such purposes as the development of open market policies and applying the principles of pluralism and democracy, of which we are all in favour. However, I would like the Minister of...

Development Banks Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Is the Minister of State saying it is not an imposition?

Development Banks Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I thank the Minister of State.

Development Banks Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I cannot do anything about it.

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of extra teachers she expects to employ next year in the context of the DEIS programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39659/05]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (15 Dec 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has completed the process of assessing which schools will qualify for support under the DEIS programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39658/05]

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Thank you brother. May I ask the Taoiseach when two instruments, the security measures for the protection of classified military information agreement and the acquisition and cross-servicing agreement, will be placed before the Dáil? Are there other agreements that will be brought before the Dáil? On the same day that I raised this issue on 12 January, the Minister for Foreign Affairs sent...

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I am not seeking to debate them but I imagine that you, a Cheann Comhairle, would be anxious that the requirement under Article 29.1 of the Constitution——

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: ——would be complied with and the agreements would be placed before the Dáil.

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: This matter is not contentious——

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: This matter is not contentious. The issue is that on 12 January the Minister informed me that the agreements were being put before the Dáil without delay.

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: They have not been put before the Dáil. When will they be placed before the Dáil?

Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It is a reasonable question. When will they be placed before the Dáil?

Written Answers — Corrib Gas Pipeline: Corrib Gas Pipeline (25 Jan 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position on the Corrib gas pipeline; the stage the consultation process is at with the local community; when he expects an agreed full resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2102/06]