Results 1,441-1,460 of 4,092 for speaker:Michael D Higgins
- Written Answers — Bio-fuels Industry: Bio-fuels Industry (12 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his position regarding bio-fuels; his views on whether imported bio-fuels will be required to meet the targets set by the EU; if he has concerns over the traceability of these imported bio-fuels; the percentage of imported bio-fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10522/09]
- Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (12 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish the National Energy Efficiency Plan; if there will be measures to combat fuel poverty included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10523/09]
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: In light of the disastrous experience we had with the digital hub, is it proposed to amend the legislation that governs the universities, the Higher Education Authority or Science Foundation Ireland in order to make provision for the funding of scientific research across the broad spectrum of third level institutions? Reports appear to indicate that the mistake that was made in respect of...
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: So, as happened previously, funding will flow out of the university system by means of an ad hoc arrangement.
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: It would be great if it was made transparent to the Dáil.
- Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: It was felt that legislation was not required in respect of the digital hub and that proved to be a disaster.
- Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 66: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to ensure drinking water throughout the country is of good quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10148/09]
- Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 68: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to deliver the programme for Government commitment in relation to a national strategy on biodegradable waste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10149/09]
- Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is in a position to reply to the concern expressed as to the adequacy of the scientific information upon which the recent proposal for a complete ban on eel fishing was introduced in view of the fact that it has been suggested that the European Commission does not favour a complete ban. [10377/09]
- Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of the continuing conflict in relation to the Corrib gas field and the request for transparency, he is in a position to indicate the persons who were the consultants used to inform the decision on the original concession; and if he is satisfied that no conflict of interest was involved. [10378/09]
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: I propose to share time with Deputy Kathleen Lynch and Deputy Martin Ferris. I welcome the opportunity of discussing this legislation. It is not very significant legislation. It establishes some limits for expenditure in elections but does not go so far as accomplishing the Taoiseach's commitment relating to either the cap or the limits. This will be dealt with by the amendments proposed...
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Therefore, abuses predate the establishment of the State and city and county managers arrived after certain abuses that were indeed native, such as, for example, the town clerk who was illiterate who used his barber to take notes as he was shaving him the following day. There might have been reasons for the City and County Management (Amendment) Act and the centralisation of power in it....
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: The 60-day rule reminds me of mushrooms popping, in that they all appear suddenly one morning. The idea is that nothing happens until 60 days before the election and then suddenly all the little mushrooms are up and off we go and we start counting them. That is nonsense. One Member with whom I am sharing time has not materialised so I will give myself an extra minute. There is a suggestion...
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: And a public one.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: One would want to be fierce unpopular.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: That is missing anyway.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Yes.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: Hear, hear.
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Michael D Higgins: It has to have been one of the Deputy's colleagues.