Results 701-720 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: The Tánaiste drew our attention to an answer given by the Taoiseach earlier this week in response to a question on legislation. When is the legislation to abolish the National University of Ireland likely to come before the House? My colleague and Labour Party spokesperson on education has submitted notice to the office of the Ceann Comhairle to raise this matter on the Adjournment. The...
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: -----and damage the National University of Ireland degree brand internationally is outrageous. My last point is that some university presidents feel they should be CEOs. One of them might have the ear of the Minister more than the graduates of the National University of Ireland. It is one thing for us to be producing tens of thousands of unemployed graduates; it is another for the Minister...
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: I can say what I have to say very briefly. Bills listed in the programme of legislation include Bills for the support and welfare of students or the patronage of schools. Would it not be better for the Minister to get on with those, which are included in the legislative programme, rather than flying kites?
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: These kites are already damaging us internationally. It is an ignorant action, taken by stealth and without the courage to discuss it with the universities or in this House. I would like to see the Minister come into this House to make the case for his windy proposal.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: It is a microphone problem.
- Order of Business (21 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Stop that nonsense. The Tánaiste should learn to pitch.
- Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made in improving the numbers of the planned military force to serve with MINURCAT in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1980/10]
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Defence the proportion of GDP was spent on the Defence Forces in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1979/10]
- Banking Crisis: Motion (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: It can investigate.
- Banking Crisis: Motion (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: The judgment has been misrepresented.
- Banking Crisis: Motion (Resumed) (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Yes.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Including Anglo.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: To save it.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Answer the question.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: It is nonsense.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Exactly.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Including Anglo.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: And include Anglo.
- Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Jan 2010)
Michael D Higgins: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason back to work education allowance scheme is available to persons who are pursing higher diploma courses but not Masters courses; her plans to address the limitations with this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1786/10]