Results 2,981-3,000 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins

Lansdowne Road Stadium. (30 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the situation regarding the planned redevelopment of Lansdowne Road; when he expects An Bord Pleanála to approve the redevelopment of the stadium; when construction work will begin; if any issues remain outstanding in regard to the planning process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40819/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Farm Enterprises: Alternative Farm Enterprises (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her view of EU law providing for the possibility of national aid for topping up the energy crops premium; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40553/06]

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the initiatives she has taken to encourage the food industry to invest in research and development; the initiatives she has taken to promote transfer of intellectual property from the research base in to industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40525/06]

Written Answers — Housing Schemes: Housing Schemes (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 261: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of accommodation built by cooperative housing associations, as distinct from voluntary housing associations, under the capital funding schemes from 2000 to 2005 in Galway County and City; the locations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40754/06]

Written Answers — Housing Schemes: Housing Schemes (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 262: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of units of accommodation built by cooperative housing associations, as distinct from voluntary housing associations, under the capital funding schemes from 2000 to 2005; the location of such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40755/06]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the implications of the most recent report from a committee of the European Parliament in regard to the abuse of human rights through extraordinary rendition, which has suggested that Ireland is not in a position to deny that it was not involved in the transport of those illegally...

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I refer to the proposed broadcasting authority of Ireland Bill, which is listed for 2006. When will this Bill be brought before the House?

Order of Business (29 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Will it be within the Government's lifetime?

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (28 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the level of information required under the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 from parents who wish to exercise their Constitutional right to educate their children at home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40137/06]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (28 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of extra education welfare officers who will be appointed in the context of the recently published Government Estimates 2007; the locations where they will be deployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40166/06]

Crisis in Darfur: Motion (28 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: I thank Deputy Allen for facilitating me, as I have another engagement. I am happy to support this all-party motion on behalf of the Labour Party. I commend the decision of the Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit Darfur so early and to remain engaged with the tragedy that is taking place there. It is important that we recognise what is at stake in Darfur. An enormous tragedy is...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (23 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his and the Government's views on the implications for European Union policy of the abstention of the United Kingdom and Denmark on the Security Council Resolution condemning the loss of civilians lives in recent Israeli attacks on Palestinian homes in Gaza. [39520/06]

Overseas Development Aid. (23 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The Minister of State used the term "good governance" in his reply. Is this a reference to the Wolfowitz definition through the World Bank, that is, an imposed accountability for micro-economic plans, or is he talking about good governance as it might relate to the social, economic and historical realities of the countries about which he has spoken? Is his Department open to holding a...

Overseas Development Aid. (23 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: It is a limited perspective.

Overseas Development Aid. (23 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Does the Minister of State's definition of good governance include indigenous decision-making systems such as village systems? I am more interested in that than in accounting systems.

Overseas Development Aid. (23 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Is the Minister of State concerned that the five strongest economies in the European Union are camouflaging their figures and are not likely to reach their 2015 targets? They are doing this by including matters under the official development aid target that have nothing to do with development, such as education of refugees, providing information and so forth. This statement has been made by...

Overseas Development Aid. (23 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: The Iraqi and Nigerian debt are included.

Overseas Development Aid. (23 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: That is 40% of the United Kingdom figure.

Overseas Development Aid. (23 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Of course, that was implied in my suggestion.

Overseas Development Aid. (23 Nov 2006)

Michael D Higgins: Austria and the United Kingdom.