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Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his EU colleagues continue to address the Middle East peace process; if any new initiatives have been put forward with a view to restoring a momentum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43321/10]

Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent of ongoing contact or dialogue at EU and on UN level with the various parties in the Middle East; the level of progress to date; if a structure to facilitate permanent or continuous peace talks has been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43516/10]

Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to use his influence at EU level to promote democracy in Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43518/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he directly or through the aegis of the EU or UN has focused on human rights issues at the various locations throughout the world which have been recognised as areas of continuing human rights abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43322/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which the international community has put in place or intends to put in place a procedure to monitor and address human rights abuses throughout the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43517/10]

Written Answers — Humanitarian Aid: Humanitarian Aid (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the matter of delivery of relevant aid to Haiti to combat cholera and-or other issues arising such as housing in the wake of the earthquake there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43514/10]

Written Answers — Emigrant Support Services: Emigrant Support Services (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had further discussions with the US authorities in the matter of undocumented Irish in the US; the outcome of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43519/10]

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the action that has been taken by the EU and UN to encourage movement toward normalisation of the situation in Gaza in view of the recently expressed concerns on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43524/10]

Written Answers — Economic and Monetary Union: Economic and Monetary Union (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that sufficient steps have been taken to ensure that all member states in the EU are fully committed to the EU project, with particular reference to compliance with Stability and Growth Pact guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43527/10]

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current and likely future position in respect of EU enlargement with particular reference to the Western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43515/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which he and his EU or UN colleagues continue to engage with the authorities in Iran regarding addressing human rights issues arising from arrest and imprisonment of academics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43520/10]

Written Answers — EU Enlargement: EU Enlargement (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding discussions on EU enlargement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43521/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the level of discussion he has had with his EU colleagues regarding the situation in Colombia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43522/10]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he directly or through the aegis of the EU has encouraged improved relations between the EU, the US and Cuba; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43523/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress in the matter of conflict resolution, alleviation of starvation, genocide and human rights abuses at various known locations in Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43525/10]

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the current or expected position regarding a further EU treaty; the extent to which the issue of suspension of voting rights has been addressed in that context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43526/10]

Written Answers — Sugar Industry: Sugar Industry (18 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason decisions relating to the cessation of the sugar industry in Ireland and other EU member states was taken on foot of obsolete data as per report from the EU court of auditors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43528/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (23 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the habitual residency clause with particular reference to carers who return here to care for relatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43828/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (23 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the fact that child benefit is very often the only mechanism by which mortgages continue to be paid in every household now affected by the economic downturn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44064/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (23 Nov 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he intends to make adequate financial provision within his Department to meet the full extent of requirements arising from the economic situation. [44069/10]