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Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (4 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: Under the provisions of the 2002 Sun City peace accords, the transition process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — DRC — is formally set to conclude at the end of June 2006, with the holding of the first democratic elections in the DRC in more than 40 years. The successful holding of national elections represents a major undertaking which will require substantial international...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: Even Deputy Rabbitte no longer believes them.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: The crowd who used to print money.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: They would sell their souls to anybody.

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: I thank the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for assigning his remaining time to me. The issue of Sellafield unites this House like no other. Our common stance is crystal clear. Sellafield is an unacceptable threat which should be closed forthwith in a safe and orderly manner. We have pressed this policy through every diplomatic, political and, where necessary,...

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: However, this non-nuclear status brings with it an onus to provide alternative, secure, reliable and competitive energy supplies for families, workers and industry. This is because energy supply must meet energy demand and failure to meet that demand means unemployment, a flight of capital and profound effects on our economy. It is not sufficient for politicians to loudly proclaim...

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: Alternatives are needed which can deliver for Ireland now, rather than at some unspecified future date.

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: Will the Deputy have some manners and allow me to continue?

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: The Government is anti-nuclear and is providing alternatives.

Nuclear Safety: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: Others claim to be non-nuclear but offer no alternatives, which is untenable.

Written Answers — Miami Five Case: Miami Five Case (6 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: The case to which the Deputy refers relates to five Cuban citizens who were convicted in the US, in 2001, on charges ranging from espionage to first degree murder. A panel of three judges from the 11th circuit court of appeals in Atlanta overturned the 2001 convictions on 9 August 2005 and ordered a retrial based on new evidence. The Miami district attorney duly filed an appeal against the...

Written Answers — US Economic Embargo: US Economic Embargo (6 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: The Government, in common with our partners in the European Union, believes that the US economic embargo on Cuba seriously hampers the economic development of Cuba and negatively affects all of its people. EU companies account for at least half of all Cuba's foreign trade. The EU rejects unilateral measures against Cuba, which are contrary to commonly accepted rules of international trade. In...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (6 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: Some 45 departmental staff members are sufficiently fluent in the Irish language to be able to provide services through Irish. This represents about 3% of our staffing complement, leaving aside staff locally recruited by Irish missions. The Department is currently in the process of preparing a scheme under the Official Languages Act 2003, which will outline proposals to ensure better...

Leaders' Questions. (25 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: Deputy Cowley is the richest man in this House. He is a hypocrite.

Leaders' Questions. (25 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: It will free up public beds in public hospitals.

Leaders' Questions. (25 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: I thought the Deputy was moved.

Written Answers — Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic Relations (25 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: There are no plans for ministerial or State visits between Cuba and Ireland at this time. Our programme of visits, both outward and inward, is kept under review on an ongoing basis. Relations between Ireland and Cuba have developed in recent years, particularly since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1999. Our ambassador in Mexico City is accredited to Cuba. In 2001, Cuba...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (25 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 355 and 362 together. I am aware of reports which circulated on this matter and, as I stated in response to a parliamentary question on 29 March, asked my Department to look into the situation as a matter of urgency and to report back to me. The Department has been making inquiries, including within the EU and UN frameworks. I do not have confirmation of the...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (25 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: The rights of migrant workers and their families are already protected under existing national legislation and under the Irish Constitution, as well as under EU law. In addition, the rights of migrant workers and their families are also addressed by Ireland's commitments under international human rights instruments to which the State is already a party. These international instruments...

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (25 Apr 2006)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my replies to questions on this matter on 22 February and 4 April 2006. At its meeting on 21 November, the General Affairs and External Relations Council agreed that a detailed EU analysis on east Jerusalem should be prepared for adoption and publication by the council on 12 December 2005. The matter was discussed in detail at the council meeting on 12 December, but...