Results 441-460 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins

False Passports (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the current position in relation to the theft of EU citizens' identities by those involved in the extrajudicial killing of a person (details supplied) in Dubai [21100/10]

False Passports (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I wish to pursue a further aspect of this matter that may be worthy of further answers from the Minister. It is the case that the former Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Miliband, has made a clear statement in respect of his estimation of the evidence that was available to the British Government at that time. There have been significant changes in that a British citizen has been identified by...

False Passports (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: May I intervene again briefly?

False Passports (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I will be brief. The Minister will note that my question referred to Irish passports and to EU citizens' identities. My point pertains to the evolution of the diplomatic personality of the European Union with particular reference to the evolution of Baroness Ashton's new diplomatic service. It is of absolutely crucial significance that intelligence agencies not be allowed to cross over in...

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Its is promised legislation.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: They will be there for ever.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: On a point of order, I must say as someone who has been a Member of the House for a long time that what is being suggested is singularly unhelpful. It is the wish of every serving Deputy to try to improve the credibility of the parliamentary process. Many of us have attended and made written and oral submissions to the Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform. The idea that we would assent without a...

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: We do not need to feed negative cynicism.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: No.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I object.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Well, it is not the secret of Fatima.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Our position is that any changes in the House should be discussed by all of us.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: It is long overdue.

Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: I thank all those who contributed to the debate, which was initiated by the Labour Party and Sinn Féin, and pay tribute to all those who contributed to the work of the joint committee which achieved a consensus. As we finish this debate, I note how difficult it is to establish any rights base in this country for any purpose. One would like to think that it would be a basic aspect of...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (19 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport when the review of the Sports Capital Programme will be published; if her attention has been drawn to a recent programme (details supplied) which illustrates the way in which certain areas received more funding than others; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20680/10]

Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (19 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the progress made on the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre; the position regarding the detailed assessment of the feasibility of the General Post Office as the location of the Abbey Theatre; when she expects to publish this assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20698/10]

Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: We do.

Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (18 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce tracing mechanisms for adopted persons by way of amendment to the Adoption Bill; if not, if and when she will introduce separate legislation for this purpose; if work has already commenced on the drafting of such amendments and legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20194/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (18 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects to receive the report of the Special Group she established to examine the way in which the health services should be funded; if the report will be published on her receipt of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20193/10]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (18 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the possible roll out of a 116000 EU wide hotline for missing children. [20486/10]