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Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: This is an issue of Putin's puppets versus the people of Ireland.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: You are puppets of Putin. You are on the wrong side of history.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: I have the floor.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Deputies opposite will have a wrap-up speech.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: I did not direct my comment at any individual but if the hat fits, you should wear it.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: You obviously feel the hat fits.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: I will specifically clarify what was said. I have listened to the debate over the last hour or so. At least 15 Members of the Opposition have spoken. I referred to Putin's puppets. I did not refer any specific individual. If an individual feels that I was referring to them-----

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: As I said, 15 Members of the Opposition spoke and I made a reference. If some people feel it relates to them, if the hat fits, they can wear it but I did not put the hat on anyone here today. I mentioned no name. I did not direct my comments at any individual.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: It was a general remark and if a Deputy takes offence, that is up to the Deputy. Why would an individual Deputy think I was referring to them if they did not believe it themselves? I am still referring to no Deputy in particular.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: I did not mention another Member.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: I will withdraw the remark as a result of some Members feeling that the comment was directed towards them, which it was not specifically.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: I will immediately convey what the Deputy has said about Bantry and the issue of the ancillary grant. Like the Deputy, many of the representatives here are hearing about that issue directly from schools in our own particular areas. I will make a few additional points. On the reviews, the model has set allocations for the forthcoming year such that 30% will have no change in their...

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Tánaiste will be here very shortly and will be giving the opening response on behalf of the Government. In the meantime, I will be here. I will be sitting through the full debate.

Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: That is fine. I agree to rise to the position of Tánaiste for the next few minutes.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (29 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: am taking this Topical Issue on behalf of my colleague, Deputy Naughton, Minister of State at the Department of Education. I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which has been raised at different levels in every constituency. The Deputy has highlighted two schools in his constituency in west Cork and he made the point very clearly. I want to respond as best I can without having the...

Ireland's Recognition of the State of Palestine: Statements (28 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: I welcome the Palestinian head of mission, who is soon to be the Palestinian ambassador to the House. We look forward to working well with her over many years to come. Our recognition of the State of Palestine today fits three fundamental purposes, and indeed many more. First, it makes clear our view that it is time that Palestine takes its place among the nations of the world and that...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (28 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: The Government is committed to the UN target of providing 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) in Official Development Assistance (ODA), and has consistently increased the allocations to ODA over recent years. Ireland's total Official Development Assistance for 2024 is expected to be some €2 billion, including eligible first-year costs for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland, the exact...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (28 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Deputy for his interest in Government support for Irish communities abroad. As the Government Minister with responsibility for diaspora issues, I am committed to implementing the Government's Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025. In that context, the Government's Emigrant Support Programme (ESP) continues to be the main driver of our engagement with Irish communities abroad. Since its...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (28 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the up-to-date position regarding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23990/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (28 May 2024)

Seán Fleming: 414. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the locations where people with disabilities who require serious dental treatment (details supplied) can obtain same in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23716/24]