Results 3,401-3,420 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins
- Middle East Peace Process. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: I find one part of that answer truly extraordinary. I understand that Prime Minister Olmert is, in fact, speaking about a unilateral extension of the borders of Jerusalem further into the occupied area, east through the Jordan valley. It has nothing whatever to do with the Quartet or the roadmap for peace. What Mr. Olmert has announced is in flat rejection of what were called the Quartet's...
- Middle East Peace Process. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: New realities are further illegal settlements. By accepting this language and these terms from Israel, the EU is undermining international humanitarian and human rights law. For the life of me, therefore, I cannot see how the EU is being of any assistance at all by accepting an alternative that has at its centre further illegal settlements in breach of international law and in flagrant breach...
- Middle East Peace Process. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: I have no difficulty with the Minister's statements on Hamas. However, while Israel has been in breach of human rights law and international humanitarian law, the decision of the European Union to enter into technical arrangements on customs co-operation and make an informal arrangement on research was a reward for breaking Article 2 of the basic agreement between Israel and the European...
- Middle East Peace Process. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: A total of 100 or 120 Deputies are in favour ofââ
- Middle East Peace Process. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: We have not dictated very much.
- Middle East Peace Process. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: I do not suggest breaking off.
- Middle East Peace Process. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: I do not suggest that.
- Middle East Peace Process. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: I stated the human rights conditions in the treaty should be exercised. There is no evidence the Minister is doing so.
- Middle East Peace Process. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: I have. There is no evidence the Minister is succeeding in any pressure.
- Emigrant Issues. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: We got on very well there last week. We made real progress on behalf of the 11 million people.
- Emigrant Issues. (4 Apr 2006)
Michael D Higgins: He did not do too badly.
- Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (30 Mar 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the significant number of flights that arrive at both Cork and Shannon Airports at times when there are no customs officers on duty; if, in view of continuing concerns regarding the drugs problem and particularly the smuggling of cocaine, the Revenue Commissioners will be asked to ensure cover at all times that...
- Money Laundering. (30 Mar 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Finance the additional measures he intends to take to deal with the problem of money laundering in view of the concerns expressed regarding the adequacy of existing safeguards expressed in the third mutual evaluation report on Ireland produced by the financial action task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12376/06]
- Written Answers — EU Ministerial Meetings: EU Ministerial Meetings (28 Mar 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the meeting of European Defence Ministers in Innsbruck on 7 March 2006; the issues that were discussed at this meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11772/06]
- Written Answers — Youth Projects: Youth Projects (28 Mar 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 385: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the long delay in replacing a project (details supplied) in the west side of Galway City; the present position; the conclusions which he has reached on the termination of the original project; and such plans as exist for the provision of an alternative. [11895/06]
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (28 Mar 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the investigation of sites for a school (details supplied) in County Galway which have taken place since her meeting with the delegation on behalf of the school on 1 February 2006; if she will confirm when the Office of Public Works commenced the implementation of the search for a site agreed at the meeting; the position in relation...
- Written Answers — Trade Union Recognition: Trade Union Recognition (23 Mar 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the decision of the Competition Authority to interpret the Competition Act 2002 as prohibiting self-employed persons from having a trade union negotiate employment terms and conditions for them. [11283/06]
- Written Answers — European Social Charter: European Social Charter (23 Mar 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason Ireland has not fulfilled its reporting obligations under the European Social Charter since 2004, as charged in recent public statements by the charter's supervisory committee, the European Committee on Social Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6975/06]
- Order of Business. (23 Mar 2006)
Michael D Higgins: The Department for the propagation of the faith.
- Violence Against Women. (22 Mar 2006)
Michael D Higgins: Mine is a related matter. I have sought permission from the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to raise the urgent need for Government funding to enable the Galway rape crisis centre to continue to provide its services. Such additional funding will enable it to meet its shortfall in the current year and lay the basis for an expanded service, given the heavy public demand. As we have just heard, there is...