Results 961-980 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the findings of the working group established by the Health Service Executive following publication of the Pollock Report into services for people with cystic fibrosis in Ireland; the agreed proposal for the development and reconfiguration of services of cystic fibrosis patients in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the...

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Michael D Higgins: That is a fact.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005. I am encouraged to speak more widely about the criminal justice system, given what I think is the appropriate philosophical tolerance that was given to Deputies who spoke earlier, and rightly so, as they are concerned about crime and the response to it in contemporary conditions....

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (28 Sep 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for his inaction in stopping the dismantling of Irish rail freight infrastructure. [30070/06]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (28 Sep 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has finished his consideration of Iarnród Éireann's business proposals in relation to phase one and two of the western rail corridor; and the plans to provide funding for the extension of the services northwards to Collooney, County Sligo. [30068/06]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (3 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 140: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Operation Anvil, announced by him on 17 May 2006 remains in operation; the number of weapons seized to date; the number of arrests made; the number of charges preferred, arising from the operation; the length of time the operation will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30612/06]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (3 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 198: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases of murder in which firearms were used in respect of each year from 1998 to date in 2006; the number of such cases in which prosecutions for murder were initiated; the number of such cases where convictions were secured; if he is satisfied with the level of detection and conviction in such...

Written Answers — Electoral Divisions: Electoral Divisions (4 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 204: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way in which he will ensure that Article 16.2.3 of the Irish Constitution's requirement for equality of representation is not breached without undertaking a review of constituency boundaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30896/06]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (4 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 171: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the moneys collected to date by each local authority under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; the acreage of land received by each local authority under Part V of the Act; the amount of funding spent by each local authority in the provision of social and affordable housing; the amount of the...

Written Answers — Achtanna Parlaiminteacha: Achtanna Parlaiminteacha (5 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 16: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir leis na hAchtanna Parlaiminteacha go léir a aistriú go Gaeilge. [31303/06]

Written Answers — Foclóir Béarla-Gaeilge: Foclóir Béarla-Gaeilge (5 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 60: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cathain a thosóidh Céim a Dó de thionscadal an fhoclóra Béarla-Gaeilge. [31299/06]

Schools Building Projects. (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Gabhaim buíochas as an seans a bheith agam an t-ábhar seo a phlé. Tá mé ag caint faoin ghéarghá le freagra dearfach ar iarratas an chomhairle bainistíochta Gaelscoil Dara, An Rinn Mhór, cathair na Gaillimhe. An rud atá fíor-phráinneach anois ná buan-chóiríocht a chur ar fáil don scoil. Tá an scoil ann le 21 bliain agus ag an phointe seo, fiú go bhfuil a lán litreacha...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding the rapid rise in the cost of rent supplement; his views on the replacement of the rent supplement with a new housing benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31730/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress made to date with regard to consideration by his Department of a new mortgage support plan; when he expects the consultation period to be complete; if the scheme will be directed specifically towards people currently priced out of the property market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31729/06]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 219: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on bringing the recruitment procedure for An Garda Síochána into line with European Union practice with regard to the age limit for entry in so far as time spent on compulsory civil service or compulsory military service is taken into account; and his views on whether European Union citizens who...

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the present circumstance of an application to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds by a person (details supplied) and when a decision will be reached. [31699/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 244: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the case of an application for a visitors visa by a person (details supplied); the stage the application is at; the likelihood of such a visa being granted; and if it is to be granted, when such a decision may be taken. [32023/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the decisions taken in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Galway; the proposals her Department has in relation to the school's needs; and the meetings sought and granted on the part of the parents, teachers and board of management of the school. [31557/06]

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.