Results 1-20 of 189 for going forward speaker:Charles Flanagan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Budget 2024, Official Development Assistance, COP28 and Ongoing Humanitarian Situations: Dóchas (21 Nov 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...witnesses for the concise nature of their asks. We have already adopted many of these issues in our engagement with the executive and the Minister, who answers to this committee regularly. We will go through the seven asks and we will be happy to formally reply in due course. I thank the witnesses for joining us this afternoon. I acknowledge the great role that they play on behalf of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Departmental Matters: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence (17 Oct 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...as we can. I suggest 90 minutes for each, but I am open to suggestions otherwise as we proceed. Does that sound reasonable to members? It does. Thank you. You are very welcome, Tánaiste. We look forward to hearing from you on the issues as outlined. I also welcome your officials and I thank them for the comprehensive briefing we have received from both Departments. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Israel's Apartheid against Palestinians: Amnesty International (22 Feb 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Having regard to the fact we have heard from three members of the committee who have asked a considerable number of questions and forwarded a diversity of observations, I propose to go back to Mr. O'Gorman, Mr. Hanley and Mr. Higazi for their responses. Then I will resume with Deputy Clarke.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Israel's Apartheid against Palestinians: Amnesty International (22 Feb 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I remind Mr. O'Gorman and Mr. Higazi, in particular, to whom the question was addressed, about the piece of legislation referred to. I do not believe it is as simplistic as suggested by Senator Black. It is a light piece of legislation. The House will have an opportunity to discuss it. It is not just an issue of political will. There are some legal issues attached. However, I do not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Russia's Foreign Policy and Security in Europe: Engagement with Ambassador of Russia (2 Feb 2022)

Charles Flanagan: ...tensions between Russia and the West, this meeting gives us all the opportunity to both discuss and exchange views on our different perspectives and to share ideas on how we can best move forward towards easing tensions and continuing to work together to deal not only with the issues between our respective countries, but many other issues facing humanity. I welcome the ambassador and his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Russia's Foreign Policy and Security in Europe: Engagement with Ambassador of Russia (2 Feb 2022)

Charles Flanagan: ...of European security and have already been rejected. In response to the ambassador's commentary that these requests, demands or requirements are still on the table, they are really not going to be met. I wonder how at the same time we can advance issues of diplomacy. We did not really get a chance to talk to any great extent about the Normandy talks and the Normandy format. I believe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Turkish Foreign Policy and Turkey-Ireland Relations: Engagement with Ambassador of Turkey (12 Oct 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ..., who is welcome. Before I call Deputy Brady to make some observations and ask questions of the ambassador, I want to briefly raise the issue of Cyprus. It is a long-standing issue of controversy going back to 1974. In particular, I want to raise with the ambassador the issue that, on the anniversary of the invasion, during a visit to northern Cyprus, President Erdoan raised the issue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Work of Front Line Defenders in Afghanistan: Discussion (28 Sep 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...Anderson, executive director; Ms Michelle Foley, memorial project co-ordinator; Mr. Hassan Ali Faiz, Afghanistan human rights defender; and Ms Olive Moore, deputy director. We very much look forward to hearing from them on their work, particularly in recent times. We are looking forward to an update from Mr. Faiz, with particular reference to the very challenging situation across...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Pre-Budget Submission: Dóchas (14 Jul 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...agreed? Agreed. The fourth proposal is to advocate to ensure that the global community produces enough vaccine doses for everyone everywhere. This is in line with our earlier report, which we forwarded to the Government following our work earlier in the year on COVAX and universal vaccination. It is important that we again urge the Government to show leadership in this sphere. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Emigrant Support Services: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...course the Department of Foreign Affairs budget, and support under the emigrant support programme, ESP, as well as various other headings, are issues which are important to us in the committee. We go into that aspect of our work armed with the great work that you do on behalf of Irish communities. We certainly hope that the positive relationship between the Department of Foreign Affairs...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (11 May 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...over recent days in Gaza, Israel and East Jerusalem. I call on those with influence in the region to use that influence to stop the violence, end the indiscriminate attacks and say the best way forward must involve dialogue, de-escalation and engagement by the international community with both sides in the conflict, being mindful of the application of international law and UN resolutions....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Myanmar: Discussion with Dr. Mary C. Murphy (27 Apr 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...of different occasions. I am very pleased that she has shared the research she had led on the parliamentary system and survey of the members of the members of parliament in Myanmar. She is now going to share her experience and expertise with us, and to inform us of matters. Indeed, we are all shocked to see on a daily basis the images of the sanctions, cruelty and suffering inflicted on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines to Developing Countries: Discussion (9 Feb 2021)

Charles Flanagan: Before I go back to the panel, I want to ask about the immediate way forward. In the past we have seen, for example, UN-convened and sponsored pledging conferences where money has been raised on the international stage. My understanding is that up to approximately $40 billion will be required to secure in excess of 2 billion vaccines. Is there optimism, for example, or any signs coming from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Joint Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...our first meeting before the end of the month. I know members are particularly busy with a number of committees sitting today and I ask for their forbearance in that regard. I am really looking forward to working with all the members, most of whom are known to me and some of whom are first timers. We have a very good team. I have no doubt that we will bring our combined skills,...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...in this House and for the time given to it to consider these very important matters. I want to thank every one of the Deputies who made a contribution, particularly Deputies O’Callaghan, O’Gorman and Lowry who spoke in favour of the motions and indeed other Deputies who made some very important and constructive points which have informed the debate. On the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Undefined (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...drug-related debt intimidation at a community level. I am advised that An Garda Síochána and the National Family Support Network have each concluded their own separate evaluations of the Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Programme and have jointly agreed a number of actions in relation to the programme going forward. It has been agreed that the effectiveness of this...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I again affirm that the Government is committed to passing this Bill, which I introduced in the House today. I welcome the support of Members and hope the Bill passes all Stages in this House. Deputy Troy asked me a question but is engaged otherwise when the answer is being given. He seems to be the master of the soundbite on this issue. I again thank Senator Ó Céidigh for moving...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...at in the context of a later section that deals with such important particulars as education, professional qualifications, experience and character, which the commission, as of right, will put forward along with the recommendation. I do not believe we should enter into a reclassification now. Senator McDowell has been making a considerable issue of particular strands of information that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...and to identify the approach that will work best in Ireland. When this work has concluded, which I expect to happen within the coming weeks, I plan to incorporate the learning from the research and then bring forward proposals for new hate crime legislation in the new year. These proposals will be published for discussion and an opportunity will be given to experts, communities and the...