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Written Answers — European Policy: European Policy (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he will be expected to make a positive contribution to the future development of the European Union to ensure cohesive thinking in the areas of job creation, crisis management, enlargement, foreign policy and adherence to the European project to ensure that the development of the Union in the next 50 years is as...

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 258: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress made towards the regularisation of the undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47133/09]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 80: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps taken or expected to be taken at European Union level to ensure the viability of the manufacturing and service sectors throughout the European Union with particular reference to the need to remain competitive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47137/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason persons (details supplied) in County Kildare were refused nationalisation; if his attention has been drawn to the discrimination, hardship and anxiety caused to them; if he will review this case in view if the circumstances with a view to addressing the issues arising under international law; and if he will...

Written Answers — World Trade Negotiations: World Trade Negotiations (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding developments at the World Trade Organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47122/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the situation in Mozambique with particular reference to the evolution of the democratic process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47123/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47124/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which the EU is engaged in promoting good relations between Russia and Georgia and the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47125/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps necessary either here or at EU level to promote and improve relations between Russia and the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47129/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the well-being of a person (details supplied), an Iranian academic, who was arrested in Iran on 9 July 2009; if an appeal hearing against their sentence met international good practice regarding their right to a defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47126/09]

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps taken or expected to be taken at EU level to ensure energy and food security in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47127/09]

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding European enlargement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47128/09]

Written Answers — International Relations: International Relations (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps taken at EU level to augment relations and trade with Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47130/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the ongoing progress towards peace in the western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47131/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the locations worldwide, excluding Africa, in which the international community has identified ongoing human rights abuses; the action taken or proposed at EU level to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47134/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the EU and UN have focused on African countries generally known to have the most serous human rights abuses; the action or actions taken or proposed to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47135/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the international community continues to monitor human rights abuses on the African continent; the degree to which pressure is being applied on the perpetrators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47136/09]

Written Answers — HIV Infection: HIV Infection (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 262: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which the international community is effectively combating HIV and AIDS in Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47138/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which it is expected to meet overseas development aid requirements in 2010; the way this will compare with 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47139/09]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (15 Dec 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of debt write off agreed by the international community some years ago; the elements that have been concluded in accordance with commitments; those outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47140/09]