Results 321-340 of 1,764 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:Michael D Higgins

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (19 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the drop in Defence Forces numbers from 12,750 in 1996 to 10,081 in 2009 leaves little scope for further cuts if he wishes to maintain a credible organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42193/09]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (19 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Defence if the views and opinions of the staff of the Irish Red Cross were sought in relation to the internal governance reform review of the Irish Red Cross; if the views and opinions of all central council members and all other relevant stake holders were sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42194/09]

Written Answers — Prisoner Transfers: Prisoner Transfers (18 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there have been developments regarding the proposed transfer of certain Guantanamo detainees to here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41941/09]

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (18 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 276: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has been in contact with the British Government following recent disclosures that it is planned to open ten new nuclear facilities there predominantly on the west coast; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41930/09]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (18 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 277: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on the prospects for progress on the climate change negotiations in Copenhagen. [41914/09]

Written Answers — Rural Transport: Rural Transport (17 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the rural transport project funded by his Department; if he has made a decision on continued funding of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41624/09]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the cost to date of the proposed decentralisation programme for his Department; the position regarding staffing levels that have decentralised; the efficiency of these changes to the workings of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41625/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied). [41827/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the recommendation of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes that the Health and Safety Authority and the National Employment Rights Authority should be merged to form one Work Place Inspectorate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41059/09]

Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (12 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 77: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has received a report from the Labour Court regarding a possible change in the national minimum wage; if not, when she expects to receive its report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41060/09]

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made to date in 2009 regarding the implementation of those sections of the programme for Government under the headings of community payback, parental responsibility and anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40143/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by the Garda representative bodies at the implications of proposed cutbacks on Garda services; the discussions he has had or plans to have on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40144/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Transport if the new chairperson and chief executive officer designates of the Dublin Transport Authority will become the chair and CEO of the new National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39535/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (5 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason regarding the establishment of the Dublin Transport Authority; the way the new proposals to transform the DTA into a National Transport Authority will affect progress on making the DTA operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39534/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Expenditure: Health Service Expenditure (4 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has evaluated the proposals in the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes Report as they relate to health and children; her views on the proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39283/09]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (4 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the ongoing crisis in the area of inter-country adoption and in particular the impasse surrounding those persons who have been caught in a transitional phase whereby their applications will be void at the conclusion of a new deal on inter-country adoptions; if a transitional agreement will be concluded on this...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether reductions to the mental health budget, both current and in budget 2010, are reasonable and fair; her further views on whether further cuts will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39459/09]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing tragedy of suicide here; her views on whether further cuts in the health budget and particularly in the budget for mental health will exacerbate this tragedy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39460/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (4 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the ongoing crisis in the area of inter-country adoption; if she will report on a recent meeting (details supplied) held with Vietnamese officials at which it was believed the matter would be discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39461/09]

Written Answers — Economic Forecasts: Economic Forecasts (3 Nov 2009)

Michael D Higgins: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Economic and Social Research Institute's latest forecast, in their most recent quarterly economic bulletin, that the general Government balance is set to reach 12.8% in 2010, and that the debt to gross domestic product ratio is set to reach 75.7%, excluding the National Asset Management Agency, that this could be significantly...