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Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Public Policy Matters: Engagement with the Taoiseach (12 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: It is not just money.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 155. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that he proposes to take to help alleviate the challenging situation for pig farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19831/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff (31 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 339. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff members that have been posted at the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the European Union, including all counsellors and attachés, in addition to all staff members from the Department of Foreign Affairs for each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022; if he will list the functions of each staff member...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Joint Committee (24 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Apologies have been received from Deputy Brady. Apologies have also been received from Senator Joe O'Reilly. I understand as well that Senator Craughwell is required to attend the Seanad later, but he is here for the moment. I see that members are online.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Women, Peace and Security: Engagement with the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence (24 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: We are meeting today with representatives of the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence, ICGBV, to discuss the ongoing work of the organisation, particularly on women, peace and security and the prevention of gender-based violence in conflict settings. I refer as well to the importance of the equal participation of women and girls in all parts of society, with special reference to peace...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Women, Peace and Security: Engagement with the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence (24 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: That was most interesting. Members and witnesses will be aware of Ireland's participation in the third national action plan on women, peace and security. In fact, this committee has a direct role in monitoring and engagement. The first report of the oversight group was received by the committee last year. We understand work is under way on the second report and it will be lodged with us...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Women, Peace and Security: Engagement with the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence (24 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Yes, I will ask Deputy Cowen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Women, Peace and Security: Engagement with the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence (24 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I am glad we are joined by Deputy Clarke, lest the committee give the impression our deliberations are dominated by men. Before calling her, I notice a hand has been raised by the former Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy Stanton. I acknowledge the work he did in that Department over a number of years on issues relating to women and security, looking at them from a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Women, Peace and Security: Engagement with the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence (24 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the witnesses. That was most interesting and informative for us. It feeds into the work that we are doing on peace and security and the Irish contribution and leadership. I have a concluding message for the witnesses as they leave. I thank them for their engagement and acknowledge the work of all 13 component parts of the Irish consortium in, as the witnesses said, areas of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Women, Peace and Security: Engagement with the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence (24 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: We look forward to future engagement. I thank Ms Van Lieshout, Ms Ryan and Mr. Sadlier for joining us.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (2 Jun 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 65. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if will report on progress on his commitment to abolish direct provision; if he will outline current numbers in direct provision in the State and those if any currently in emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27841/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: Discussion (31 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Apologies have been received from Deputy John Brady and Senator Joe O'Reilly. We return today to the unacceptable situation in Ukraine and we are pleased to get an update from Mr. Andriy Borysovych Yermak who is head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. He is welcome. I also extend a special welcome to H.E. Ms Larysa Gerasko, ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland and her deputy, Mrs....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: Discussion (31 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Thank you, Mr. Yermak. That was a very thought-provoking address and hopefully for us an action-provoking address. I acknowledge the address some weeks ago of President Zelenskyy. He had a very strong message for us in Ireland and we were very grateful that he took the time to address our Parliament. Similarly, I am grateful to you, the head of his office and chief of staff, for joining...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: Discussion (31 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: We will ask a number of questions before going back to Mr. Yermak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: Discussion (31 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: Discussion (31 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: We can now revert to you, Mr. Yermak, to answer the questions in the order in which you feel appropriate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: Discussion (31 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: We have reached the time at which it was indicated that Mr. Yermak wished to depart. Unless there are other pressing issues, I will express my appreciation and thanks on behalf of the committee to Mr. Yermak for his address, his presence and his very direct message to the Irish Parliament. I thank you, Mr. Yermak, for being with us and we wish you all the best in your very challenging and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: Discussion (31 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Thank you. It gives me great pleasure to move to our in-person engagement. As always, this committee welcomes the presence of H.E. Ms Gerasko and her deputy chief, Mrs. Shaloput. Would you like to address us by making a brief opening address? We can then take up some of the issues as already discussed. Our members may have further questions on the experience of Ukrainian citizens in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: Discussion (31 May 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that the survey to which you refer is a very recent one undertaken by Ukrainian Action. The members of the committee are at something of a disadvantage because we have not seen the data. Having regard to what you have said, we acknowledge your kind words in terms of the very high degree of satisfaction. We welcome that. I am sure there are other aspects of the survey which we...