Results 41-60 of 1,764 for speaker:Michael D Higgins in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Food Security: Food Security (4 Nov 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress that has been made on the reform process regarding the Committee on World Food Security and its role within the UN system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29665/10]

Written Answers — Illegal Immigrants: Illegal Immigrants (4 Nov 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the operational approach taken during deportation procedures with specific reference to the way those deported are treated when they arrive in the country to which they have been deported; if there are procedures operated by Irish officials in place to help those persons who have been deported to adapt and accustom themselves to...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Issues: Health and Safety Issues (4 Nov 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in reference to a particular gas terminal (details supplied) if he will detail the specific risk assessments that have been made by the State and are required to be made by private companies using the terminal; the procedures in place to deal with any gas leak; the specific methodology if any for detecting gas...

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (3 Nov 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding available to communities through the dormant accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39282/10]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (2 Nov 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will give further details on the awarding of a licence for a route between Galway city centre and Knocknacarra; to whom this award has been given; if the offer has been accepted and his views on the way this will impact on those persons who currently provide a service for this route [39665/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (2 Nov 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to reports that preparations for the referendum to decide the future of south Sudan and the peoples of that region due to take place on 9 January 2011 have not been adequate; the action Ireland is taking bilaterally and through the EU to ensure that preparations are supported to ensure the process is...

Written Answers — Overseas Elections: Overseas Elections (2 Nov 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the next general election in Angola is due to take place in 2012; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that the last election in 2008 was judged by some observers to be illegitimate; the steps Ireland is taking directly and through the EU to ensure that preparations for the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she proposes to meet persons (details supplied). [38522/10]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (21 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the sums of money being spent on consultants and legal fees by the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38091/10]

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (21 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the reported salary of €160,000 a year for the acting general secretary of the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38090/10]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (21 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the rise in burglaries aimed specifically at stealing jewellery; his plans to introduce measures to ensure that items sold privately to jewellery shops and pawnbrokers are photographed and checked for provenance to reduce the potential market for items acquired through intimidation and crime; and...

Written Answers — Hazardous Waste: Hazardous Waste (21 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 186: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in view of the recent environmental disaster in Hungary, if he is satisfied with the safety measures taken at a plant (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38268/10]

Written Answers — Severe Weather Events: Severe Weather Events (21 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 187: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the preparations being undertaken in the event of another cold, snowy and icy winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38269/10]

Written Answers — Prospecting Licences: Prospecting Licences (21 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the terms of any contract in respect of oil and gas exploration signed in 1987 (details supplied) ; if the full terms of any such contract are publicly available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38267/10]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 77: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an update on the planning review of six local authorities and the expert panel that was to carry out this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37422/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 113: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of properties rented under the rental assessment scheme by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37423/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will advise on the students assistance fund and the disbursement of same; the qualifying parameters of this scheme; and her views as to the possibility of this scheme being widened to accommodate those who at the present time particularly are experiencing grave difficulties in accessing third level education....

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the announcement by Ethiopia's central bank to devalue the birr by one fifth on 1 September 2010; the effect this will have both on Ethiopia and other countries in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36119/10]

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the European Union, in particular that the financial crisis and its impact means moving towards a more economic form of Government [36095/10]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Oct 2010)

Michael D Higgins: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposed granting of a new bus licence from Knocknacarra to Eyre Square in County Galway; to whom these licences are to be granted; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there exists another service, whose services are more than adequate to cater for existing demand and whose four licences for similar...