Results 1,101-1,120 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins
- Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2008: Second Stage. (22 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: I wish to share time with Deputies Morgan and Penrose.
- Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2008: Second Stage. (22 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: I join the general commendation to Deputy Varadkar on introducing this Bill, which attempts to commence the reform of the process relating to public appointments and to introduce a measure of transparency. The Government should accept the suggestion to the effect that there should be a greater level of transparency. If it has its own proposals in this regard, it should bring them forward. A...
- Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: I wish to raise two matters. It is reported that the Government does not propose to sign the optional protocol of the United Nations convention on economic, social and cultural rights that is opening for signature this week. Will the Tánaiste indicate whether the Government proposes to publish its reasons for not signing? Ireland was expected to sign this international instrument. Has the...
- Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: I will conclude with the Ceann Comhairle's permission. Will the reports lead to a lengthy process for a new agreement? Is it proposed that an interim agreement be prepared to enable those caught in the process to resolve their situations?
- Order of Business (22 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: The Deputy is correct.
- Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 3: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the failure to comply with a Supreme Court order of 30 April 2009, which required that the report of the labour inspectorate of her Department into the activities of companies (details supplied) be sent to certain official and State bodies with prosecutorial responsibilities; if the reports have...
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposals emanating from the Department of Finance indicating that Ireland is to resile from its aim of reaching 0.7% of gross domestic product being spent on overseas development aid by the year 2012. [31908/09]
- Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on recent meetings between members of the Government and their Northern Ireland counterparts. [31906/09]
- Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the ongoing response to the recent discovery of a bomb in south Armagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31907/09]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the Farrell Grant Sparks report on the level of oversight regarding spending in his Department, in particular on Irish Aid. [31909/09]
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the proposal, emanating from the Department of Finance, that Ireland reduce its number of embassies and network of consulates worldwide, reportedly from 76 to 55; his further views on whether such a move would damage Ireland internationally and impair relationships with a number of countries, with attendant cultural, business...
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the damage which may be caused to Irish-Canadian relations if reported plans to close the Irish embassy there are enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31911/09]
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the damage which may be caused to Irish-Mexican relations if reported plans to close the Irish embassy there are enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31912/09]
- Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the damage which may be caused to relations between Ireland and Latin America if reported plans to close embassies in the region are enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31913/09]
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Is the Taoiseach implying that Anglo is a systemic bank?
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: It is a bit late in the day.
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: What about those who are supposed to be regulating the banks?
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: What was Mr. Hurley doing----- (Interruptions.)
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Suitably contrite applicants only.
- National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (16 Sep 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Yes.