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Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I am going to bring matters to a conclusion on the positive note that the amendments will be ready for the new Government. It is obviously a matter for the new Government to order its priorities and for Parliament to refer the matter to this committee. One thing is for sure; I will not be here and others may not be either. That brings me to a concluding comment. I thank Senator Black, Mr....

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Tánaiste. On behalf of all members, I would like to thank our hard working clerk, Mr. Paul Stephens, and the team of Ms Vanessa Farry, Ms Alicia Yeates and Ms Emma McCarron who is not here today. I wish them all a reasonable rest over the next three weeks. They will probably be the only ones resting. I look forward to this committee continuing many of the important issues...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: There was an important court decision that was of much more recent origin, which we all acknowledge.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Mr. Liston. That too was very helpful. I think the questions have been answered. Now that we are heading, because of the parliamentary cycle, into a situation where there will be an election campaign and a new Government, the Tánaiste has quite helpfully stated that it is his intention that the amendments would be ready for the new Government. In the meantime, is there any...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Mr. O'Neill. That was very helpful.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: A number of questions have been suggested, if not yet posed, for Senator Black and her team. I am very grateful that Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Liston are here. Before I ask Deputies Gannon and Cronin to put their questions, I remind Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Liston of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that we should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: What is your question?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: That is fine. We will do that.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I do not know whether Mr. O'Neill or Mr. Liston will start. Will Senator Black introduce-----

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: We are clear on that.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I thought as much but-----

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: Deputies Cronin and Gannon, to Senator Black's team.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: We will leave those for the moment. We will deal with questions to the Tánaiste in this instance because we are coming up near the appointed time for adjournment. I will take questions to the Tánaiste and then we will come back to Senator Black, if that is okay.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: Briefly, please.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I call Deputy Stanton.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputy and take that as an important submission rather than a question. Deputy Cronin has a final question for the Tánaiste, as does Deputy Gannon.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: A final question to the Tánaiste from Deputy Gannon.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: The Tánaiste dealt with that issue earlier in the meeting. I am not sure what has changed since.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: That is an unfair comment.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Nov 2024)

Charles Flanagan: We are obviously in full election campaign mode if The Ditch is being quoted here as loosely as it has been in the past hour. Reference has been made to the Minister, Deputy Donohoe who is not here. I recall a categorical statement he made in response to an unfounded allegation that was made against him in that publication. I cannot take it any further than that and I do not believe the...