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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diaspora Issues (1 Apr 2025)

Neale Richmond: The Government remains committed to deepening our ties with the global Irish and supporting them to build diverse and dynamic communities overseas. This work is underpinned by the Emigrant Support Programme (ESP), which is overseen by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Since it was established in 2004, the ESP has provided over €250 million in grants to more than 900...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diaspora Issues (1 Apr 2025)

Neale Richmond: The Government remains committed to deepening our ties with the global Irish and supporting them to build diverse and dynamic communities overseas. We are also aware that everyone’s journey is different and that many will look to return to Ireland at various times. The Programme for Government commits to facilitating the easier return to Ireland for emigrants including those who...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (1 Apr 2025)

Neale Richmond: Ireland condemns the resumed Israeli airstrikes and a new ground operation, bringing fresh suffering to the people of Gaza. We have provided over €84 million in support for the Palestinian people since the beginning of 2023, including €58 million in core support to UNRWA. €72 million of this total support has been provided since October 2023. Our most recent...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (1 Apr 2025)

Neale Richmond: The scale of humanitarian need in Gaza is enormous, and this has been accentuated by interruptions in the flow of aid and the wider disruption caused by the conflict. Ireland is engaging actively at Ministerial and official level with the EU and with UN partners, focusing on the need to continue to press for unhindered humanitarian access. At the EU-Israel Association Council in February, the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: The Deputy is twisting his words.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: It is not a fact check.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: It is standing policy for the last 25 years Deputy. It has to be-----

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: Renewed.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: Address the five that I laid out.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: They is because they are not allowed speak. I wonder why.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: They are not allowed speak because the Opposition prevents them.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: Let them speak.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: I did not.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: It was reflective of comments, not the motion.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: I thank the Social Democrats for bringing forward this motion. As I proceed to completely disagree with them, I say it is a good thing that we were able to have a frank and open debate in the Chamber. I agree with Deputy O'Donoghue's paying credit to the men and women of the Defence Forces and the service they give to the State currently and have given previously. It is with great pride...

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: The Deputy laughs at the Government every day.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: There will be a vote in the Dáil.

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: It is parliamentary democracy.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6, 7 and 13 together. We have condemned the resumed Israeli airstrikes and ground operation which are bringing fresh suffering to civilians in Gaza. We urge all parties to return to talks aimed at implementing the second phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal. All commitments should be implemented in full. The Government has called on Israel...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (26 Mar 2025)

Neale Richmond: We continue to witness appalling scenes in Gaza. We have called on all parties to respect the ceasefire and hostage release deal, and for an immediate end to hostilities, and a return to talks aimed at implementing the second phase of the deal. All parties should implement their commitments in full. Renewed hostilities are disastrous for the people of Gaza, and for the hostages and their...