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Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I had intended to raise the issue of air traffic control and the Air Corps but it probably is outside the remit. Nevertheless, I would appreciate the witnesses coming back before us to address it in the short term. I have two quick questions. First, is this urgent legislation in the Department’s view?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Important and urgent are maybe slightly different things. I also wanted to ask about the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre, Narcotics. I think we all support the reform of the Defence Forces and having adequate safeguards in terms of drug interdiction missions. In my view, it is primarily a justice and home affairs type of issue but military personnel may be needed from a security...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: So that may be an area that requires legislative amendment. In this legislation, is that happening separate to the change to the triple lock or is it just assumed that the change to the triple lock will address it?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (29 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: That is appropriate. It is what this Bill should have been about.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (29 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 183. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the Government's engagement at UN level to ensure peace endures in the conflict between India and Pakistan. [27398/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (29 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 188. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his current priorities in terms of Irish-US relations, with particular regard to Irish-US economic interests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27395/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Legislative Measures (29 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 206. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the progress of the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018. [27394/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (29 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 229. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his engagements with his counterparts in the EU in relation to the bombing of a humanitarian aid ship off the coast of Malta, which was due to sail to Gaza [27397/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (29 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 252. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding the conflict in Sudan and the consequent humanitarian situation, the position of the Irish government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27396/25]

Gaza: Motion (28 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank Labour Party and Deputy Duncan Smith for bringing this motion forward. I apologise to Deputy Smith that I cannot stay for the conclusion of the debate due to commitments at home. I listened intently to the Tánaiste's contribution and read it. One line reads, "If there is to be a two-state solution there must be two states". I believe in a two-state solution. Not everyone in...

Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Throughout my life, which is not the shortest or the longest life, there have been conflicts and atrocities but I cannot remember anything like this. In my whole life, the only thing I can imagine that holds anything like this viciousness, senselessness, waste and slaughter is the genocide in Rwanda. I say that because it is. People would have been reluctant to use that word, but what else...

Apology to Shane O'Farrell and his Family: Statements (27 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I cannot imagine how difficult it is for the O'Farrell family to listen to so much of the detail being repeated, but I think it is a significant step that an apology has been achieved. I commend the O'Farrell family for their campaigning. I had many meetings with Lucia and the family. In my nine years in this place, she is one of the most impressive people I have ever met. I refer to her...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I want to tell the Taoiseach about a case facing a woman called Victoria. Victoria is renting in Cork at the minute. She has seven children, is a single mother and a survivor of domestic abuse. Two of her children have additional needs. After her landlord went to sell the property, Cork City Council engaged with the landlord under the tenant in situ scheme. On this understanding - the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: No.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The council expected that there would have been enough funding for the rest of the year.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: You understand perfectly, though.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Are you serious?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Are you serious now with that response?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: That is ridiculous.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: You know perfectly well.