Results 20,101-20,120 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Israel's Apartheid against Palestinians: Amnesty International (22 Feb 2022)
Charles Flanagan: Thank you. I am conscious of the time but Deputy Clarke is looking to ask a question. We have other business.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Israel's Apartheid against Palestinians: Amnesty International (22 Feb 2022)
Charles Flanagan: That is fine.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Israel's Apartheid against Palestinians: Amnesty International (22 Feb 2022)
Charles Flanagan: I think that rather concludes matters for the moment. As we have been informed, a Dáil debate will take place next week. There will be a Seanad debate which will take place at the earliest opportunity, I am sure. The Minister for Foreign Affairs is coming in on 9 March. I am sure there are issues that have been raised in respect of this report that will be raised with him on that...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: 828. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of forestry licences issued to applicants in counties Laois and Offaly in 2020 and 2021. [10958/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (1 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: 829. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants awaiting the issue of a forestry licence in counties Laois and Offaly. [10959/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Voluntary Sector (8 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: 221. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department or another Department require that a voluntary or non-executive director of any charitable organisation or company whose term of service is in excess of nine years is mandated or required to step down as a condition of maintenance or receipt of public funds. [13030/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Prices (9 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: 64. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to increase the amount of 7.5 cent per litre allowed under the diesel rebate scheme for operators holding a valid haulage licence having regard to the serious challenges facing the transportation sector arising from increased fuel costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13209/22]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: The Minister for Foreign Affairs is welcome before the committee to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. I remind members of the parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person. As we have less than an hour for this meeting, I will call on the Minister to make his opening remarks straight away. We will then move to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister for all his work, which is acknowledged and appreciated by our committee. We have six members and one Minister present. We have 30 minutes, therefore, no speeches. I am keen to get a second round of questions. Members can do the maths here. There are many topics and questions for the Minister, therefore, I ask members to ask direct questions. I know the Minister...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: I am sure the Minister is taking note of the questions. Given the severe time constraints, I will take questions from a few more members before going back to him, hoping that is not inconvenient to anyone.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: The Senator is talking about internal matters, which I am sure the Minister will address briefly. It is more of a domestic issue for Ireland rather than one for the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: I note that we are joined on the line by Senators Wilson and Ardagh. I ask that they raise their hands if they want to put a question to the Minister. The next speaker is Senator O'Reilly.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: Returning to the Minister, I am sorry if so many different questions are included in this first round but that is the nature of things. Having regard to the time available to us I know the Minister will deal with them insofar as he can. I acknowledge what he said about coming back to the committee at a time that is convenient to himself. For my own part I merely want to support strongly...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: I hesitate to intervene to inform the Minister we are into the final five minutes of the meeting.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: I apologise for interrupting but I must now blow the whistle because there are other important engagements.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: It would be most helpful if a short email could be addressed to any members who had specific questions. We expect the Minister to come back before the committee at an early opportunity as matters evolve and develop in this crisis.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister. Deputy Brady wishes to make one very brief intervention.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)
Charles Flanagan: We have mentioned this before. I expect it will be a matter for the Department of the Taoiseach but we will ask the Minister to convey that message in any event. The joint committee will now adjourn. After the break, the Minister will join us for a meeting of the select committee, unaccompanied by his officials. On both my behalf and that of committee members, I thank Ms Orla McBreen,...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (10 Mar 2022) Charles Flanagan: I understand the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, will not be with us until approximately 3.30 p.m., but that should not inhibit in any way our consideration of the Estimate. The Dáil ordered that the Revised Estimates for public services in respect of Vote 27 - international co-operation and Vote 28 - foreign affairs be referred to this committee for consideration. I welcome the...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (10 Mar 2022) Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister. I ask members to put their questions on Vote 28 by programme, commencing with programme A.