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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Justice for Colombia: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I remind those present in the committee room to exercise responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. The first item on this afternoon's agenda is our meeting with representatives of Justice for Colombia. This is not the first occasion on which we have had an opportunity to engage with this group. I am pleased to welcome Mr. Hasan Dodwell,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Justice for Colombia: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Mr. Dodwell for that very interesting overview of the current situation in Colombia. I assume because it is early days for this new regime that it is probably too early to form any firm conclusions. Mr. Dodwell appears to be reasonably positive in his disposition and I am sure we can explore that further by way of questions. Mr. Finn is not minded to contribute at this point. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Justice for Colombia: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: If we have time I would be happy to call the Deputy. I will take a number of questions from various members and will then revert back to Mr. Dodwell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Justice for Colombia: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Many questions have been asked by Deputies Brady and Gannon. I will go back to Mr. Dodwell at this stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Justice for Colombia: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: It is hard to know where to start.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Justice for Colombia: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Thank you, Mr. Dodwell. That is very useful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Justice for Colombia: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Mr. Dodwell. I found his presentation most useful. I acknowledge the direct manner in which he answered all questions and in a most comprehensive way. I also thank the wider organisation, Justice for Colombia, which plays an important role. The members of the committee look forward to continued engagement with Mr. Dodwell and his colleagues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Justice for Colombia: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Cowen. Before calling Mr. Dodwell to reply to the number of questions and indeed not to be repetitive, I would like to underline what Senator O'Reilly said about the priority that the committee has placed over several years on the Colombian peace process. The opening of an Irish Embassy in Bogota in 2019 and the resident Colombian ambassadorial office in Dublin since 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 706. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an elderly couple (details supplied) will qualify for the fuel allowance payment following the changes in budget 2023; if so, the way that they can apply for the fuel allowance payment; when the first payment under the new income thresholds is expected to be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55226/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Travel Documents (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 877. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the process for non-EU passport holders who are resident and attend school in Ireland, travelling abroad with their school; the form (details supplied) is required to be stamped allowing re-entry; and the process for this and what else is required in order to re-enter the country with the rest of their school group, without...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 1214. To ask the Minister for Health the status of early intervention support for a four-year-old child (details supplied) with autism who is currently waiting for over two years for their final assessment, given that this is a requirement in order to secure a place in a school with an autistic unit and they cannot join the waiting list for schools without having their full diagnosis; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: 1301. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of planting, felling and road licences issued for forestry operations in each of the past five years; the volume of timber licensed for felling; the number of hectares licensed for planting; the number of jobs in the sector each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55308/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I have received apologies from Deputy Cowen and Senator Ó Donnghaile. I welcome H.E. Ms Larysa Gerasko, Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, who is present with us in the Visitors Gallery. She is very welcome to the committee. I ask that all those present in the committee room exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Mr. Merezhko. I am sure members will have many questions arising from the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, which is the consequence of the illegal and unacceptable invasion by Russia in February this year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Having regard to the fact that a number of questions have been put by the Deputy, I propose to revert to Mr. Merezhko at this stage. I will then return to Deputy Berry. Mr. Merezhko now has the floor to deal with the many and varied questions posed by Deputy Brady.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Thank you for that. I remind the meeting that we are joined online by Deputy David Stanton and Senators Diarmuid Wilson and Catherine Ardagh. I have received an apology from Senator Joe O'Reilly who is chairing the Seanad but will join us later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Berry. They are all extremely important questions. Before going to Deputy Stanton, I will call on Mr. Merezhko to deal with those questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: I see that Mr. Merezhko may be joined by a member of his committee, Ms Olga Rudenko. If she wishes to make a contribution after Deputy Stanton, we would be very pleased to hear from her. In the meantime, I call Deputy Stanton, who is online in his office in the Houses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Ms Rudenko has her hand raised. She is very welcome to the committee. I am pleased to give her the floor if she wishes to make a contribution or give us her observations on issues she wishes to raise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Members of the Ukrainian Parliament (8 Nov 2022)

Charles Flanagan: Ms Rudenko has referred to the energy crisis. I saw the mayor of Kyiv on Irish television this week. He said the situation in Kyiv is critical. He warned of long power outages and difficult experiences for people with winter approaching. I note that 17 countries throughout the EU have provided a total of 500 generators. That strikes me as a small number of generators. No doubt Ms...