Results 181-200 of 1,764 for speaker:Michael D Higgins in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Imported Products: Imported Products (5 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the value of imports from Israel in 2009; the position of those imports that were entitled to preferential duty; if those imports which did not get preferential duty were produced from settlements illegal under international law. [17676/10]

Written Answers — Air Navigation Orders: Air Navigation Orders (5 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the process of granting exemptions from Articles 6 and 7 in the Air Navigation Order 1973, in particular clarify if a separate exemption must be sought for every flight by an exempted aircraft; the total number of aircrafts permitted to carry munitions of war over Ireland exempt from Articles 6 and 7 as of 1 January 2010....

Written Answers — Air Navigation Orders: Air Navigation Orders (5 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria used by his Department to decide if an exemption from the provisions of Article 6 of the Air Navigation order is granted; and if he will make a statement on the reason applications in recent years have not been granted. [18088/10]

Written Answers — Air Navigation Orders: Air Navigation Orders (5 May 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the final destination of the flights carrying arms; the procedures that are in place to ensure they are not destined for embargoed destinations, or destined for end-users likely to commit war crimes or human rights violations. [18089/10]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (29 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding spouses of early retirement scheme applicants who have deceased during the period of the pension; if the pension is being withheld; if it will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16903/10]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (29 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to a campaign by Migrants Rights Centre Ireland for a change in the way in which the work permit system is operated; his views of the campaign's aim which is to allow the employee the right to change employer as opposed to being bound to one; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Compensation Claims: Compensation Claims (29 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal. [17434/10]

Written Answers — National Pensions Reserve Fund: National Pensions Reserve Fund (28 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the recommendations which his Department has made in terms of ethical foreign policy to the interdepartmental committee which has been established to examine responsible investment policy. [13334/10]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (28 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Finance the structure and investors in the National Asset Management Agency special purpose vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17231/10]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (22 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 27: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to transpose the European Union Public Participation Directive to give rights to the public to information, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15965/10]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 56: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to upgrade sewerage and industrial waste water treatment plants to tackle the problem of water pollution and the eutrophication of rivers, lakes and tidal waters as outlined in the most recent Environmental Protection Agency report on water quality; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Defence the total value of goods or equipment purchased by the Defence Forces from Israeli companies; the steps taken before such contracts are awarded to ensure that such companies are not involved in unethical conduct or in activities that might be illegal under international law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15627/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (21 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will clarify the roles of the seven Irish soldiers currently reported to be in Afghanistan. [13340/10]

Written Answers — Employment Permits: Employment Permits (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of employment permits held by domestic workers employed in private homes here (details supplied). [15042/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that earlier this month five children lay on trolleys while at the same time eight beds were ordered closed in the paediatric unit at a hospital (details supplied) in County Galway; her views on this matter; and if she will make a commitment that such will not be repeated; and if she will...

Written Answers — Civil Aviation Regulations: Civil Aviation Regulations (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 455: To ask the Minister for Transport the process of granting exemptions from Articles 6 and 7 in the Air Navigation Order 1973; if a separate exemption must be sought for every flight by an exempted aircraft; the total number of aircraft permitted to carry munitions of war over Ireland exempt from Articles 6 and 7 as of 1 January 2010. [15044/10]

Written Answers — Civil Aviation Regulations: Civil Aviation Regulations (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria used to decide if an exemption from the provisions of Article 6 of the Air Navigation is granted; the reason applications in recent years have not been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15045/10]

Written Answers — Civil Aviation Regulations: Civil Aviation Regulations (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the final destination of the flights carrying arms; the procedures in place to ensure they are not destined for embargoed destinations or destined for end-users likely to commit war crimes or human rights violations. [15046/10]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number visas held by domestic workers employed in the private homes of foreign diplomats here (details supplied); the conditions attached to such visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15043/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (20 Apr 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 616: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide a breakdown of the €100 million to be spent by his Department in 2010 in tackling HIV and Aids and give a breakdown of the bilateral aid programme spending on AIDS/HIV by country; the intended purpose of the €13.9 million estimate in his Department's earmarked fund; the amount of expenditure targeted at AIDS/HIV...