Results 34,381-34,400 of 34,956 for speaker:Seán Fleming
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: : I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — Ireland's policy of military neutrality is characterised by non-membership of military alliances, or common or mutual defence arrangements, and this policy choice has been practised by successive Governments since the Second World War; — the...
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: We had not seen one before the last general election. It has happened since, with Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine. Whether we like it or not, that has changed the international security situation in Europe, of which we are a part. That has changed fundamentally since the last general election. For people to refer to what people said on previous occasions is not acceptable. Since the...
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: This is an issue of Putin's puppets versus the people of Ireland.
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: You are puppets of Putin. You are on the wrong side of history.
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: I have the floor.
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: The Deputies opposite will have a wrap-up speech.
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: I did not direct my comment at any individual but if the hat fits, you should wear it.
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: You obviously feel the hat fits.
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: I will specifically clarify what was said. I have listened to the debate over the last hour or so. At least 15 Members of the Opposition have spoken. I referred to Putin's puppets. I did not refer any specific individual. If an individual feels that I was referring to them-----
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: As I said, 15 Members of the Opposition spoke and I made a reference. If some people feel it relates to them, if the hat fits, they can wear it but I did not put the hat on anyone here today. I mentioned no name. I did not direct my comments at any individual.
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: It was a general remark and if a Deputy takes offence, that is up to the Deputy. Why would an individual Deputy think I was referring to them if they did not believe it themselves? I am still referring to no Deputy in particular.
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: I did not mention another Member.
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: I will withdraw the remark as a result of some Members feeling that the comment was directed towards them, which it was not specifically.
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: We have had an interesting debate over the past hour or so. In particular, we had a very important debate yesterday on recognising the State of Palestine. On the issue of neutrality, the world has changed since the last general election. In my lifetime, I have never seen an invasion by Russia into Europe before. I have heard no------
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: What?
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: It is not in the European Union. It has preferred status to-----
- Neutrality and the Triple Lock: Motion [Private Members] (29 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: I commend the Government amendment to the House.
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (28 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: The Government is committed to the UN target of providing 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) in Official Development Assistance (ODA), and has consistently increased the allocations to ODA over recent years. Ireland's total Official Development Assistance for 2024 is expected to be some €2 billion, including eligible first-year costs for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland, the exact...
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (28 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: I thank the Deputy for his interest in Government support for Irish communities abroad. As the Government Minister with responsibility for diaspora issues, I am committed to implementing the Government's Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025. In that context, the Government's Emigrant Support Programme (ESP) continues to be the main driver of our engagement with Irish communities abroad. Since its...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (28 May 2024)
Seán Fleming: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the up-to-date position regarding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23990/24]