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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Civil Defence: Discussion (7 Mar 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the witnesses on behalf of members and on my own behalf. Unless there are any further supplementaries, I will bring matters to a conclusion by saying this was an important engagement. The Civil Defence has been before the committee previously but it was important in the context of the forthcoming legislation. We value the update and the work that is being done right across the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Civil Defence: Discussion (7 Mar 2023)

Charles Flanagan: They dealt with all our questions in a most comprehensive way. That gives us a very good impression of the work of Civil Defence. Regarding the invitation that has been extended during the meeting, I would like to accept on behalf of members. We will make arrangements to travel to Roscrea. On behalf of the committee, I thank Ms Nolan, as director, as well as Ms Dalton and Mr. Dillon for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Mar 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 602. To ask the Minister for Health the number of long-stay patients currently in acute psychiatric units in the State. [11134/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Civil Defence: Discussion (7 Mar 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise people on the matter of Covid-19. Those who are present in the committee room are asked to continue to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. I am delighted that our single-item agenda this afternoon is a meeting with representatives from Civil Defence, who will brief the committee on its work, its plans,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Civil Defence: Discussion (7 Mar 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Senator. Before I go back to Ms Nolan for a number of questions, I will add my voice to what members said in respect of the great work, much of which is carried out under the radar, undertaken on a daily basis by Civil Defence volunteers up and down the country. I acknowledge in particular the work that was done in respect of Covid-19 and certain works that are being undertaken...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Magdalen Laundries (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 535. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the steps he proposes to take to ensure healthcare provision for survivors of Magdalen laundries resident in Ireland is aligned with the HAA-standard care, as recommended by the Quirke report. [9473/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: 585. To ask the Minister for Health in relation to a model of care for transgender children, if children from the State have been or are being referred for treatment to service centres or clinics outside the State, other than to a UK clinic (details supplied); and if so, if he will list the locations. [9722/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: Today we meet with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, to discuss matters that have arisen at the Foreign Affairs Council and, equally as important if not more so, the priorities of the Minister and his Government for 2023. I welcome the Tánaiste. I welcome his officials and thank them not for only the comprehensive briefing that we received...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: Senator Craughwell is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Senator. I remind members that the Senator has, by his own admission, strayed into matters that are really not on the agenda in terms of defence rather than foreign affairs, which is the purpose of our meeting. Notwithstanding that the Tánaiste holds both Ministries I will allow him to exercise discretion as to the breadth of replies he might offer. This is in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: It is extremely important that we review issues that have arisen over the past 12 months and ask ourselves on what road are we proceeding. Tomorrow members of this committee go to Stockholm to the parliamentary conference on European security and defence. We will see the priorities of Sweden's Presidency, which is to strengthen the role of the European Union as a security actor not only in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I will allow the Tánaiste to respond quickly but I know Senator Ardagh has to leave and I want to let her in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I will take two more questions in this group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: We will address that at a special meeting, Senator Wilson.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister might give a brief response. I am conscious of the fact that some people have not spoken yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister. I am conscious of the fact that we have not heard from Deputy Berry and Senator Ó Donnghaile, and there is a brief supplementary question from Senator Wilson. I call Deputy Berry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: That is at UCD.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I call Senator Wilson for a brief supplementary before we move to wrapping up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: We move back to the Tánaiste on those questions. I join with Senator Wilson in his support for the situation in Georgia. It is an issue that has been raised at this committee on a number of occasions, in particular by Senators O'Reilly and Wilson. We are most concerned at the deteriorating health condition of former President Saakashvili, which is a worry. We hope that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Priorities for 2023: Minister for Foreign Affairs (28 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Tánaiste. Perhaps he can deal with Senator Wilson's question on Georgia and our support for Georgia.