Results 481-500 of 1,762 for speaker:Michael D Higgins in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 496: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his view on the position regarding treatment of the Roma in Europe and in Serbia, in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15227/09]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position on the call for an immediate arms embargo on Israel, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups to be in force until such time as there is no longer a threat that such arms can be used to commit serious violations of international law. [15513/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position as it pertains in Georgia. [15514/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 504: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position as it pertains in Moldova. [15515/09]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will reconsider the decision to suspend the community supports for older people programme; the reason this decision was taken in the first instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15430/09]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 661: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding suppression of special classes for children with mild general learning disabilities due to temporary and unpredictable drops in enrolment levels in DEIS band one urban schools with transient student populations, in view of the benefits such a programme provides for at-risk students that might otherwise go...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the position regarding a school (details supplied); the position regarding its prospects of securing funding in the next public private partnership bundle in order that it may proceed without delay to tender, full planning permission and construction stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14986/09]

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (7 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the proposed formation of a new fishery authority from 1 August 2009, to be called Inland Fisheries Ireland; the discussions there have been with anglers with regard to this body; if he shares the view which has been expressed that, rather than a new authority, the proper financing of the present...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (2 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce measures to revitalise rail freight here in view of the fact that just approximately 1% of imported goods are transported by rail; his views on introducing an incentive such as a rail freight subsidy on a per tonne basis for materials that are transferred from existing road freight onto rail freight; if he has examined the...

Written Answers — Light Rail Projects: Light Rail Projects (2 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the development of Luas systems for Cork, Galway and Limerick; the stage plans are at for these three infrastructure projects; if he has met local advocates of the three proposed light rail systems; if he will report on proposals for bus rapid transit systems for Cork, Galway and Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (1 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 72: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of redundancies notified to her Department in respect of each year from 2002 to date in 2009; the number of projected redundancies for 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13348/09]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (1 Apr 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of money paid out in statutory redundancy payment in respect of each year from 2002 to 2008 and the projected figure for 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13349/09]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (31 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position in terms off step-down beds being made available in the major urban centres in order that patients in acute hospitals who are ready to be discharged to such beds can be transferred relieving pressure on the accident and emergency departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13070/09]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (31 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the most recent figures for children diagnosed with ADHD per county; the cost of administering appropriate medications to those children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13067/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (31 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the overall expenditure made in respect of aid activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the years 2008 and 2009. [12854/09]

Written Answers — Small Business Sector: Small Business Sector (26 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the funding difficulties facing Irish small and medium enterprises; the way these difficulties are evolving; the steps he is taking to ease them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12330/09]

Written Answers — Financial Institutions Support Scheme: Financial Institutions Support Scheme (26 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Finance if and when he will table further proposals with respect to the capitalisation and stabilisation of the credit institutions covered by the bank guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12329/09]

Written Answers — Wealth Statistics: Wealth Statistics (26 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance the research that has been carried out over the past ten years by his Department on the extent and breakdown of wealth, as opposed to income here; the findings of such research; if he will make these findings available; the changes in findings and figures on a year to year basis over this ten year period; if it is proposed that such research or...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question 524 of 10 March 2009 the reason boards of management are responsible for acquiring temporary school accommodation and signing such contracts, but are barred by his Department from taking out mortgages in order to build permanent accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12265/09]

Written Answers — Farm Inspections: Farm Inspections (24 Mar 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farm inspections under all schemes and programmes operated by his Department; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11991/09]