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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (11 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: 765.To ask the Minister for Health the circumstances in which puberty blockers can be currently administered to children; and whether, in the light of the recent publication of an expert report (details supplied), it is envisaged that any practical or legislative changes are envisaged [25038/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: Apologies have been received from Senator Craughwell, Senator Joe O'Reilly, who is on duty in the Seanad, and Senator Wilson. The subject of our meeting is to meet again with Her Excellency Larysa Gerasko, ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland, and for her to provide an update on the current situation in Ukraine and the wider region, with particular reference to the economic consequences of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the ambassador for her comprehensive overview. She mentioned a wide range of pursuits, all of which amount to a crisis for the people in Ukraine and some of which directly relate to Ireland's activities on the international stage and the assistance, help and support we can provide, and can continue to provide, in this hour of great need. I will now open matters to the floor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: We will move to Deputy Berry who will be followed by Deputy Stanton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: If the ambassador is happy with the replies she has given, I will give the floor to Deputy Stanton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: The ambassador will note that Deputy Stanton makes an important point in respect of a call from this committee to the private sector to assist in the provision of transport vehicles. The bulk of our meeting is about what the Irish State is doing and what it can do but we are also issuing a direct call to the private sector in this meeting. That is important and I thank Deputy Stanton for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: Do Deputies Cronin, Barry or Stanton have any concluding comments?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputy. I will now draw matters to a conclusion. I reiterate the apologies from Senator Joe O'Reilly for his inability to attend the meeting as he is in the Seanad, and from Senator Wilson who was unavoidably absent. Both send their continued good wishes to the ambassador and the people of Ukraine. Deputy Carthy is also in the Chamber, as we can see. He, too, would wish to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (18 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: 109. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if local authorities have been instructed to not proceed to tender on road projects, which have already been approved in the annual road grant notification, without prior approval of the TII; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26173/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (18 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: 119. To ask the Minister for Finance the options available to a person commuting to work on a daily basis whose company does not participate in the Taxsaver monthly and annual rail tickets or the cycle to work scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26177/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Current Situation in Ukraine: H.E. Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland (18 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Berry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UCD Ukraine Trauma Project: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: Apologies have been received from Senators Wilson and O'Reilly. Following our meeting last week with the Ukrainian ambassador and having regard to the fact that Ukraine is our agenda item this afternoon, I am pleased to note today the first meeting of the conference on the accession of Ukraine to the EU and the first meeting of the conference on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UCD Ukraine Trauma Project: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Professor Bury. I will now open discussion to members of the committee beginning with Deputy Bury.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UCD Ukraine Trauma Project: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge Professor Bury's expertise and role in this very important venture. I will ask a couple of questions myself. Professor Bury spoke about a robust framework, of which presumably there are many varieties, yet he does not wish to offer his own pet favourite. I am wondering how best we can progress that, having regard to the fact that the witnesses have requested that this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UCD Ukraine Trauma Project: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: Has the UCD Ukraine Trauma Project had face-to-face meetings with officials in the Department of Health?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UCD Ukraine Trauma Project: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: UCD Ukraine Trauma Project: Discussion (25 Jun 2024)

Charles Flanagan: Are there any further observations? I call Deputy Cronin.