Results 1-20 of 1,765 for speaker:Michael D Higgins in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Banks Recapitalisation: Banks Recapitalisation (1 Feb 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Finance if there have been any further in camera court proceedings since 23 December 2010 concerning any aspect of the injection of State funding into any bank in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4548/11]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (1 Feb 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 49 of 8 December 2010, the rules and regulations which apply to the use of batons by gardaí; the location at which citizens of this State can publicly access such rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4547/11]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (1 Feb 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his views on reports that an undercover British police officer infiltrated some legitimate community protest groups in recent times; his further views that activities whereby measures in the enforcement of law would mirror those breaking the law is inappropriate; if there is truth to rumours that there was agreement between those...

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (1 Feb 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 4 November 2010 and No. 82 of 8 December 2010, he will provide references for the best international engineering gas leakage detection practice he refers to; the details and specifications the developer has proposed for systems which would detect a leak; if he...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (26 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 10: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her views on the case of a person (details supplied) who has appealed a decision; if this appeal will be successful, if not, why not; her views on this person's options in the absence of such a grant being awarded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4172/11]

Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (26 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to illegal business practice being conducted by Irish companies in Western Sahara; if he will, similar to the Norwegian Government, condemn such practice and request any Irish companies operating there to immediately suspend their business until such time as the Saharawi people benefit from the presence of...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (25 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the need to change the law here to ensure that Irish airports are not used for illegal rendition flights and that aircraft involved in such activity are subject to proper inspection by authorities here; and if he will legislate accordingly. [2882/11]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (20 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his view on the present position in southern Sudan and such briefings as he may have received on border and resource issues as may arise following the recent referendum. [2856/11]

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (19 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he intends to proceed with the provision contained in the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act that allows for a reduction in the national minimum wage; the date from which it is intended to apply the reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2522/11]

Written Answers — Construction Industry: Construction Industry (19 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties faced by sub-contractors in the construction sector when main contractors go into receivership, both in regard to unpaid contracts and difficulties in retrieving equipment and tools from construction sites; his plans to provide protection for sub-contractors in this...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (18 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the success of the Dublin bike scheme; if he recognises its potential for expansion; his plans to encourage the introduction of the bike scheme into other cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2248/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if there have been any major gaps in appropriately experienced and qualified personnel to ensure that services are well managed following the recent redundancy-early retirement scheme; the measures being taken to ensure that appropriate staff are in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1545/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (13 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when investigations will be completed into inappropriate use of Health Service Executive funds for the SKILLS and other related programmes; the sanctions that will be taken against persons found to have misused such funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1546/11]

Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (12 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the future viability of Irish Life and Permanent; if he expects that the State will be required to make a capital injection into the bank during 2011 in view of the revised PCAR analysis and enhanced capital requirements; if he remains committed to the future existence of a third force in Irish banking; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Financial Services Sector: Financial Services Sector (12 Jan 2011)

Michael D Higgins: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Finance the date on which he intends to proceed with the disposal or merger of Irish credit institutions in which the State has a majority or controlling stake, particularly Irish Nationwide and Educational Building Society; when he expects to make a final decision on any such disposals or mergers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1398/11]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (9 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); his views on same and if he will indicate the assistance he has offered in this matter [46694/10]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (9 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 95: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on the construction of a new treatment plant for Oughterard; if the revised design review report, submitted to his Department on 22 October 2010, has been passed by him; if he will confirm that if he has passed the report the council can then proceed to contract document stage [46840/10]

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if there are specific regulations which apply to the use of batons by gardaí; if there are areas of the body which are precluded from being targeted during the use of a baton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46544/10]

Written Answers — Compensation Claims: Compensation Claims (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had the opportunity to review a particular case (details supplied); his views on whether the person is deserved of an apology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46546/10]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (8 Dec 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the specific method by which odourless gas will be able to be detected at a particular gas terminal (details supplied); the body or authority to which incidences of leakage will be reported; which body or authority members of the public can contact should they detect or suspect a leak; and if he will make a...