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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2020)

John Brady: 332. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the plans Ireland has put in place to input and shape the proposed legislative initiative, given the commitment to a legislative initiative on human rights due diligence throughout the supply chain by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40380/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2020)

John Brady: 333. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is supportive of the legislative initiative in view of the commitment to a legislative initiative on human rights due diligence throughout the supply chain by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40381/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2020)

John Brady: 334. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the responsible Minister for the EU legislative initiative, given the commitment to a legislative initiative on human rights due diligence throughout the supply chain by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40382/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2020)

John Brady: 335. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he will ensure that the action plan is developed with regard to mandatory due diligence as per the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40384/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (1 Dec 2020)

John Brady: 610. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the process of transferring the old Bray Courthouse, Boghall Road, Bray to Wicklow County Council; the expected time-frame; and the engagement that has taken place with the local authority on the issue. [40326/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: This is not the first time we have looked at the case of this young woman or women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia in general. There is a growing body of opinion that the loss of international prestige is too high a price for Saudi Arabia to pay and many want this crackdown to end. There needs to be more focus. This particular case is horrific, as has been outlined. Ms al-Halthloul...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: The oppressive system of male guardianship within Saudi Arabia is well-documented and restricts women from enjoying the most basic of civil rights, which are taken for granted in this State and in most European countries. Women must gain permission from a male guardian for many of the most mundane and everyday decisions and actions. While Ireland has worked alongside other EU member states...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 27. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of progress his Department has made towards the release of the women's human rights defender (details supplied) currently on hunger strike in Saudi Arabia. [38299/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: I thank the Minister for his reply. I appreciate what he said. I also appreciate some of his recent statements on the illegal demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank. He indicated that he has raised these matters with Israel and also through the EU, but his intervention is having absolutely zero impact. Belgium made a decision to seek compensation and it has been refused. If...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: The Minister mentions the new US Government and US President, who will take office in January. Nevertheless we are seeing a ratcheting up of illegal settlements and just this week we have seen tenders approved for 1,200 illegal settlements in north Bethlehem. This week, ten families have been ejected from their homes to allow for military manoeuvres in the West Bank. It is a systematic...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government will be seeking compensation from the state of Israel for the destruction of infrastructure paid for by the Irish taxpayer by Israeli forces. [38305/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: Has the Irish Government sought compensation from Israel for its ongoing, systematic destruction of Palestinian homes and other infrastructure such as schools? I know other European countries have asked for compensation from Israel? Has the Government considered this? Has it carried out an assessment of how much Palestinian infrastructure that was provided by Irish taxpayers' money has...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to review the existing human rights and business plan 2017-2020. [38304/20]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: As many families across the country and thousands of young children are preparing to watch "The Late Late Toy Show" tomorrow, the big question on their minds is whether Covid restrictions will be lifted sufficiently to allow Santa Claus visit at Christmas. A representative from the North Pole has been in touch with me also to ask whether clearance will be given for Santa Claus to enter our...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: I thank the Minister for the reassurance he has given to thousands of children. Realistically, they knew in their hearts that nothing would stop Santa Claus, but that reassurance is very much appreciated. Returning to business and human rights, there is a commitment in the programme for Government to review the existing plan, which is very important. The review will also look at the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: The Minister says Ireland will co-operate fully with it, but concern has been expressed about Ireland's position even in terms of the UN treaty on business and human rights. The Government has failed to offer public support as an individual nation. Ireland has an opportunity to lead on this front and we cannot afford to wait on the EU to make up its mind on the position relating to the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 14. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government will use the opportunity of the election of President-elect Joe Biden to make representations to the incoming Administration there around the plight of the undocumented Irish immigrants in the United States. [38301/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to reopen an Irish Embassy in Iran. [38303/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position towards plans by the Hungarian Government to introduce a series of constitutional amendments that include the outlawing of same-sex marriages. [38300/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Nov 2020)

John Brady: 57. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to Turkish interference in the affairs of the island of Cyprus, and the calls by the Turkish President Erdogan for a two-state solution on the island. [38302/20]