Results 3,961-3,980 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins

Written Answers — Foras na Gaeilge: Foras na Gaeilge (22 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 38: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an aontaíonn sé go bhfuil buiséad mór ag Foras na Gaeilge agus ról straitéiseach náisiúnta nach bhfuil á chur i bhfeidhm (sonraí tugtha); agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [5790/05]

Written Answers — Foras na Gaeilge: Foras na Gaeilge (22 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 54: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an aontaíonn sé go bhfuil Foras na Gaeilge an iomarca faoi thionchar an Stáit (sonraí tugtha); agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [5795/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will reconsider the application of a person (details supplied) in County Galway who has previously applied, and been turned down for, the back-to-education allowance given that the application was turned down on the grounds that the number of days during which the person was in receipt of social welfare payment fell short...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Will the Deputy have difficulty voting for the legislation?

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important legislation. It is proper that Deputies on both sides of the House should welcome the commitment to expenditure on a multi-annual basis as announced by the Minister for Finance on budget day. The speeches made by Members of the Government parties have been thoughtful and committed, showing a great deal of care for the issues and cases that...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Using this as an illustration of this narrow construction, the term "enduring" will create immense difficulties for other forms of disability. If one had rights for having a disability, one would demonstrate it and it would be evaluated and accepted. The decisions as to whether it will be an enduring disability is an example of the difficulty associated with definitions based on premises that...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of juvenile liaison officers in the gardaí at the latest date for which figures are available; his plans to extend the scheme in view of the proven success of it in dealing with juvenile offenders and in view of the huge work load carried out by juvenile liaison officers who are dealing with more than 17,000...

Written Answers — Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (16 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the total amount paid out in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date in 2005 either in respect of court awards or out of court settlements for claims taken against members of the gardaí in respect of assault, unlawful arrest, or other breach of a citizen's right; the number of cases in which awards were made by the courts and...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (15 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason CIE was recently granted a fare increase of 5% effective from the start of 2005, and not the 8% rise sought by the company; his views on whether the annual public subvention received by CIE is insufficient to meet the company's costs, necessitating it to seek this annual fare increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (15 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the country to which it is proposed to deport persons (details supplied) in County Galway; if he will take into account the representations made to him and the uncertainty and danger to which these persons involved would be committed; and if, in view of these circumstances, he will discontinue the deportation proceedings...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (10 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 31: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in regard to the package of measures announced by her Department in the Estimates to improve accident and emergency services, she will list those measures implemented to date; the timetable for the implementation of each other planned measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4246/05]

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (10 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation in accident and emergency units in view of the decision of the Health and Safety Authority to order a safety inspection of all such units; the steps being taken to ensure that all such units comply with all relevant safety requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4247/05]

Order of Business. (10 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: For the comfort card.

Written Answers — House Prices: House Prices (9 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 176: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the recent report of the NESC on housing and building land and the results of the research he has commissioned from a company (details supplied) into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (9 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 113: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals to swap State owned land for completed housing to help fast track the building of affordable homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3893/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (8 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the latest ESB generation adequacy report which states that there may be a significant shortage of power stations in years ahead if the ESB and other electricity companies do not improve the reliability of their plants; the consequences he foresees should such a situation...

Written Answers — National Adult Literacy Council: National Adult Literacy Council (3 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she expects to finalise the functions of the National Adult Literacy Council; when it will be recalled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3023/05]

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (3 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the discussions she has had with the Department of Social and Family Affairs on the promise to reduce the qualifying period for the back to education allowance to nine months following the changes made by her predecessor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3024/05]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person holding both Irish citizenship and citizenship of another country, who was not born on the island of Ireland and who subsequently gives up their Irish citizenship can then re-invoke their Irish citizenship at a later stage, in view of the fact that an Irish person born on the island of Ireland is entitled to do...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (2 Feb 2005)

Michael D Higgins: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to Burma, particularly in relation to the number of those who may have lost their lives or livelihoods in the recent tsunami disaster; his views on whether the recognition by the Government of the military regime has created any political or diplomatic opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter....