Results 141-160 of 189 for going forward speaker:Charles Flanagan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Shannon Airport Landings: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...aircraft. It would not be fair for me to comment to the committee on a hypothetical set of circumstances, where people in a given scenario might engage in some form of help or assistance to people going to or coming from a theatre of war, whether armed or not. I do not subscribe to entering into debate on the example put forward.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: North South Ministerial Council (11 Jun 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...that a further update on EU Funding Opportunities will be brought to the next Plenary meeting. The NSMC welcomed the approval of the INTERREG V programme by the European Commission and looked forward to the early finalisation of the PEACE IV programme. Ministers welcomed the indications that good progress is being made towards reaching the joint target of €175 million in terms...

Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain matters concerning transactions entered into by IBRC) Order 2015: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jun 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...give his all to bringing about Ireland's economic recovery and creating a sustainable and secure future for succeeding generations of Irish people. He, along with his Government colleagues, has helped to lift this country off its knees, going from the pariah of Europe to its fastest growing economy. His achievements and steady stewardship have enhanced investor and consumer confidence at...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (10 Jun 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...is an important aspect of Ireland’s foreign policy and of the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and its Embassy network. While the majority of Irish services and merchandise exports go to Europe and the US and we must continue to cultivate these markets, the Government is strongly focused on the further development of trading partnerships with other important...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (19 May 2015)

Charles Flanagan: There have been a number of security incidents in Northern Ireland in recent weeks that have put lives at risk. A man was murdered while his neighbours were going to work and to school. There were a number of bomb attacks in the Derry area and a device left in Ardoyne saw the public unable to attend mass in the Holy Cross monastery for the only time since its foundation in 1869. I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Stormont House Agreement: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (2 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...in 2016. I expect the heads of the Bill to be published later in the summer. With regard to the consultative process, the Deputy is aware that, like all items of legislation, the Bill will go to the appropriate committee in the first instance, the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, for consideration and discussion. Given the important role of this committee, I imagine it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on EU Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (11 Mar 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...of the members of the committee who, I know, engage very positively over a wide range of issues hingeing on our foreign policy and Ireland's role in the world. That is very much appreciated by the Government, my Department and me. In that context I very much welcome the opportunity to address the committee on the recent developments at the Foreign Affairs Council. My statement will...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (26 Feb 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...injured during the protest. Members of the independent assessment team have since met with prisoners and prison management to hear their perspectives on the protest and on how best to take things forward. Despite the increase in tension, I take some encouragement from renewed calls by both the Northern Ireland Prison Service and prisoner representatives for the full implementation of...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (28 Jan 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...employment and sustainable growth at home. We readily accept the task of redoubling our efforts to support business internationally. I will outline later the steps we propose to take in terms of achieving our goal of sustainable economic growth into the future. I am pleased to report that we achieved our priority targets for Vote 28 within budget and that savings will be returned to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (22 Jan 2015)

Charles Flanagan: Achieving relief for undocumented Irish migrants in the US is a priority for the Government in our bilateral relationship with the United States. Through our Embassy in Washington and our Consulates throughout the U.S., we continue to work closely with our high level Government contacts and with many other individuals and groups across Irish America and beyond towards achieving some relief...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (22 Jan 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...which should benefit thousands of undocumented Irish immigrants based in the US. Pending further possible measures being considered by the US Congress, the President’s announcement is a step forward which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on immigrants’ lives. At the core of his proposals is that undocumented immigrants in the US for more than 5 years, who have children...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Association Agreements: Motions (21 Jan 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...progress in the context of relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan. Like Deputy Eric Byrne, I welcome the new ambassador who is presenting his credentials at Áras an Uachtaráin this afternoon. I look forward to having an early opportunity to engage with him. Members will be aware that although Armenia decided not to complete the association agreement which it had successfully...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (4 Dec 2014)

Charles Flanagan: ...subject to the rules set out in the Vienna Convention. Although an international review of the Convention is not envisaged at this point in time, Ireland as well as many of our EU and OSCE partners keep under on-going consideration how best we can meet our international and national obligations. My interest in the promotion of best employment practices led to my introduction last...

Seanad: Situation in Middle East and Ukraine: Statements (27 Nov 2014)

Charles Flanagan: ...it supports to join the other parties in fully implementing the commitments signed up to in Minsk. As I said earlier, the agreement in Minsk does provide the basis for a peaceful, inclusive and negotiated settlement that we all wish to see for Ukraine. Last month, the people of Ukraine gave their political leaders a clear and strong mandate to proceed with long overdue political and...

Seanad: Situation in Middle East and Ukraine: Statements (27 Nov 2014)

Charles Flanagan: ...on the ground, the position is equally worrying. There is no real prospect of political talks resuming any time soon, leading to a loss of faith on the part of some in political action as a way forward. The relentless announcements of settlement expansion continue, entailing as they do continued evictions of Palestinians to expropriate land and resources - including water - for settlers....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that this is and will remain a key priority for the Government in our bilateral relationship with the United States. Through our embassy in Washington, headed by our ambassador, Ms Anne Anderson, and our consulates throughout the United States we are working closely with many individuals and groups across Irish America and beyond towards achieving some relief for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (26 Nov 2014)

Charles Flanagan: The DFAT NGO Forum on Human Rights which took place in Dublin Castle on 07 November 2014 focused on the theme of "Business and Human Rights", including how Ireland will go about implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The Forum provided an opportunity for business, NGOs, trade unions and academics to exchange views on best practices in relation to Business and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Charles Flanagan: This is a repeat of my previous answer to Question No. 2. This is, and will remain, a key priority for the Government in our bilateral relationship with the United States. Through our Embassy in Washington and our Consulates throughout the U.S., we are working closely with many other individuals and groups across Irish America and beyond towards achieving some relief for undocumented Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Charles Flanagan: This is a repeat of my previous answer to Question No. 2. This is, and will remain, a priority for the Government in our bilateral relationship with the United States. Through our Embassy in Washington and our Consulates throughout the U.S., we are working closely with many other individuals and groups across Irish America and beyond towards achieving some relief for undocumented Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2014)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 117 together. This is, and will remain, a priority for the Government in our bilateral relationship with the United States. Through our Embassy in Washington and our Consulates throughout the U.S., we are working closely with many other individuals and groups across Irish America and beyond towards achieving some relief for undocumented Irish...