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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: United Nations (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has experienced periodic conflict over many decades, with increasing insecurity and violence in eastern DRC. Elections were held in December 2023, in the context of a ceasefire that largely held, and President Félix Tshisekedi was re-elected. However, tensions between the DRC and Rwanda have increased since then and remain high. Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Projects (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: I want, first of all, to thank the Deputy for his interest and for his positive comments about the Global Irish Festival Series. The Global Irish Festival Series (GIFS) is a biannual diaspora-focused joint initiative of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Fáilte Ireland, which is delivered by local authorities. The scheme aims to encourage Irish people living abroad to return...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland strongly condemns the violence perpetrated by Boko Haram and AlS habaab. We support European Union (EU), United Nations (UN) and other international efforts to reduce the influence of Boko Haram and al-Shabaab, and to prevent their attacks, especially against civilians. Ireland continues to monitor the activities of these groups and to assist populations affected by their actions. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 145 together. Ireland’s overseas aid responds to the most serious global emergencies through several channels. About one third of Ireland's overseas aid is provided through multilateral partners, including the European Union, the World Bank and UN Agencies. We also provide funding through trusted Non-Governmental Organisations, the Red Cross...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (7 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland's international development programme is focused on support for countries and communities most seriously in need. The Government's policy for international development, A Better World, provides the framework, with the objective of reaching the furthest behind first and addressing the needs of those living in some of the world’s poorest or most climate-exposed countries and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (6 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Government is extremely concerned about the appalling suffering of the people of Gaza. We continue to focus diplomatic engagement on the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages and a sustained scale up in humanitarian access. Ireland has provided a total of €56 million in support for the Palestinian people since the beginning of 2023. Of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Presidential Elections (6 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: In accordance with this commitment, in July 2020, the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Elections) Bill 2019 was reintroduced to the Order Paper of the 33rd Dáil, having lapsed with the dissolution of the 32nd Dáil. The Bill is currently before Dáil Éireann, Second Stage. The date for the holding of the referendum can be decided once the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (5 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100, 101 and 102 together. The Government is extremely concerned about the appalling suffering of the people of Gaza and the immediate need for a humanitarian ceasefire. Our Rapid Response Initiative supports the deployment of experts and the prepositioning of emergency stocks for immediate release in humanitarian crises. The Department maintains a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (5 Mar 2024)

Seán Fleming: 241. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if works can be carried out at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10310/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (27 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 63 to 65, inclusive, together. Ireland has provided a total of €56 million in support for the Palestinian people since the beginning of 2023. Of this, €40 million has been provided in humanitarian assistance in response to the suffering caused by the conflict in Gaza since last October. This includes €20 million which we are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (27 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: 469. To ask the Minister for Health when he will reinstate the provision of clothing for people with breast cancer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9329/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: 601. To ask the Minister for Health when nursing and midwife staff will be excluded from the employment embargo in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9215/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Death Certificates (21 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: I have asked officials at our Embassy in Pretoria to follow up with the South African authorities responsible for the issuing of death certificates, on the basis of the details provided. The Department will also liaise with the Embassy of South Africa here in Dublin on the matter. When I have further details on the case, I will communicate with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (20 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has experienced periodic conflict over many decades, with increasing insecurity and violence in eastern DRC. Elections were held in DRC in December 2023, in the context of a ceasefire that largely held, and President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi was re-elected. However, tensions between the DRC and Rwanda have remained at a high level. The...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Election Monitoring Missions (14 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Department of Foreign Affairs maintains and administers a voluntary roster of suitably skilled and vetted individuals who are available to participate at short notice in election observation missions organised by the European Union and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Ireland's current five-year international Election Observation Roster was established on 1...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Election Monitoring Missions (14 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Department of Foreign Affairs maintains and administers a voluntary roster of suitably skilled and vetted individuals who are available to participate at short notice in election observation missions (EOM’s) organised by the European Union (EU) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Short term observers generally spend up to eight days in the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Diplomatic Representation (14 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ethiopia is Ireland’s largest bilateral international development partner. In 2022, we provided some €40 million in development and humanitarian assistance, through programmes managed by our Embassy in Addis Ababa and through NGO and international partners. Our assistance supports development priorities related to health and education, women’s economic empowerment,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (13 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland and South Africa have had a warm and enduring friendship over thirty years of diplomatic relations. We have had important shared moments in our histories. South Africa is a major partner for Ireland and Europe in Africa, with a key leadership role in regional peace, security and economic initiatives. South Africa is a key market for Ireland on the continent and our Embassy in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (7 Feb 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland is a long-standing and consistent supporter of the work of UNRWA, which is vital for the welfare of over 2 million people in Gaza. The work of the Agency in providing basic services to the population has never been more important than in the current appalling circumstances. The allegations that 12 members of the 13,000 UNRWA staff in Gaza may have been involved in the horrific...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (30 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland's embassies and consulates undertake a wide range of diplomatic activities as part of their work to maintain Ireland's positive international profile and to support issues and initiatives which are of particular interest to us. In that context, Ireland's diplomatic network has been to the fore in efforts in recent years to raise awareness of St. Brigid's Day and to establish the day...