Results 901-920 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins
- Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: No.
- Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: That is right.
- Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: That is it.
- Landing Rights. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Did they take off his leg irons for the exercise?
- Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: That is important.
- Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Yes.
- Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: That is correct.
- Human Trafficking. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: That is not the position.
- Aircraft Inspections. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Does the Minister of State agree that in regard to our international obligations there is no requirement on a citizen to produce evidence? The demand for compliance falls on the State. Is he not concerned that all of those who are interested in the implementation of the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the UN committee, the Secretary...
- Aircraft Inspections. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Therefore, a few inspections would not matter.
- Foreign Conflicts. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: In his meeting with his opposite number in the Government of Sudan in July, will the Minister stress that implementation of the Abuja agreement cannot be left solely to Sudan? Also, will he make proposals for the delivery of logistical and other support to the force that will change from being an AU force to an African sourced UN force?
- Northern Ireland Issues. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Does the Minister for State agree that a certain ambiguity has been created by the contrasting positions of the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs? Will he clarify the matter? The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said that participation in the policing arrangements is not a precondition. At the same time, the Taoiseach has said that participation in the policing arrangements in...
- Northern Ireland Issues. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: That is the Taoiseach's version.
- Northern Ireland Issues. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Therefore, it is the Taoiseach's version which is Government policy.
- Northern Ireland Issues. (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Yes, of course.
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the closure of Guantanamo Bay prison camp, which was called for at a recent meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25234/06]
- Written Answers — CIE Property: CIE Property (29 Jun 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Transport the acreage of sites held by CIE in Dublin; the figures as regards the sizes of Connolly, Heuston and Pearse Stations and Busaras; the number of bus depots in Dublin; and the sizes of same. [25452/06]
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (4 Jul 2006)
Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the urgent need for Ireland and the EU to promote international initiatives that would seek a solution to the current crisis in Gaza, including the release of hostages, respect for democratically elected representatives, an end to attacks on civilians and end to the destruction by the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (4 Jul 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will introduce a greater incentive to schools to participate in the book rental scheme to help alleviate the burden on parents of the cost of school books; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25912/06]
- Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (4 Jul 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the measures which are proposed for supporting and encouraging learning of science subjects in both primary and second-level schools in the context of the recent Government announcement of major spending on research and development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25913/06]