Results 841-860 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: That is not the issue.

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I said the gardaí have never inspected a single airplane and you are not in a position to say otherwise.

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: No, but you are justifying——

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: If the Minister addresses me directly, I will respond, particularly when he is wrong.

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 90: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage and volume of recycled cardboard and plastic waste that is shipped from Ireland to China on an annual basis; his plans on whether a closer or indigenous solution to the recycling of these materials would be preferable; and the efforts he is making to explore this option. [22494/06]

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Industry: Dog Breeding Industry (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 141: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the recommendations of the Working Group on the Review of the Management of Dog Breeding Establishments which he intends to implement; and the timeframe in relation to the implementation of the various recommendations. [22493/06]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the present location and proposals for the future location of the national art collection (details supplied) which has been on display at the Great Southern Hotels for 50 years and which has been removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22708/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on submitted proposals by Galway City Council in relation to investment in Galway harbour to provide significant increased capacity and completion of the Galway docklands regeneration project. [22709/06]

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on proposals from Galway City Council for increased runway capacity and passenger facilities at Galway airport. [22710/06]

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Transport the position in relation to a commuter rail link from Galway City to Athenry and Ballinasloe, including a new rail station in Oranmore as submitted by Galway City Council. [22711/06]

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will release such funding to Galway City Council as would enable the carrying out of a feasibility study on the provision of light rail commuter services for Galway City. [22712/06]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of quality bus corridors which will be provided in the next 12 months in Galway City and their location. [22713/06]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of cycle lanes which will be provided in the next 12 months in Galway City and their location. [22714/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 437: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the proposals his Department has received from Galway City Council in the past three years; the number in the Department; the number sanctioned; the number awaiting sanction with their projected dates for sanction; and the number of social housing units likely to be provided in 2006, and in 2007. [22800/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (13 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 438: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the figures submitted to him by Galway City Council, in accordance with the Housing Action Plan 2004, as a realistic assessment of existing and projected housing needs in Galway city; and the progress which has been made on submission to date. [22801/06]

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister for Foreign Affairs said yesterday there were three others.

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: What about CIA flights?

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Would the Deputy inspect CIA flights?

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: So the Deputy is concerned.

Human Rights Issues: Motion (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It is a positive option.