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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 94. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which it has been found possible unilaterally and through the aegis of the EU to co-ordinate a comprehensive aid programme for the Philippines in the wake of the recent natural disaster; the extent to which it has been found possible to meet requests for vital emergency supplies; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the global community has put in place pre-arranged plans to assist in the event of major natural disasters such as the typhoon in the Philippines; if through the aegis of the EU and UN, it has been found possible to put in place a pre-arranged and co-ordinated sequence of measures to deal with such...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 137. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which international aid has been made available to the disaster struck areas in the Philippines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49532/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 138. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he in conjunction with his EU and UN colleagues has succeeded in focusing attention on the situation in the Philippines in the aftermath of the recent disaster with a view to ensuring that the maximum potential for aid distribution is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49533/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 151. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress towards addressing the issue of the undocumented Irish in the United States with particular reference to the progress of the relevant immigration legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49546/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 146. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the Middle East peace process is proceeding in satisfactory fashion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49541/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continue to monitor and assist the various locations throughout Africa which continue to suffer from human rights abuse, war, famine and genocide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49534/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 140. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that have been taken to ensure that international aid reaches those for whom it was intended throughout the African continent with particular reference to countries in respect of which difficulties have arisen in this regard in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49535/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 147. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the countries worldwide now deemed to be the top ten world’s poorest countries; the extent to which the international community continues to engage in a coordinated effort to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49542/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Provision (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 155. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Irish aid workers continue to be allowed to engage in their work without interference at local level throughout the African continent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49550/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 141. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the peace process in Colombia remains on track; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49536/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community has been able to positively influence or assist the democratisation of Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49537/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 143. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the ongoing efforts of the EU and UN in regard to offering practical support and aid to the war victims in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49538/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the issue of European Union enlargement remains active; the degree to which the various negotiations are proceeding satisfactorily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49539/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the European Union remains committed to and is actively progressing enlargement negotiations with the various countries in the Western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49540/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community has established visiting rights in respect of prisoners held by the various protagonists in the Middle East with particular reference to the need to ensure that basic human rights are observed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49543/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to monitor and encourage the administration in Iran towards democratisation; the extent to which events to date show hopeful signs of progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49544/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 150. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the situation in Sudan continues to be monitored by the UN and the EU; the extent to which efforts to bring about an improvement in the area in respect of human rights and other issues has been achieved to date through the efforts of the international community; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 152. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the use of child soldiers throughout various conflict areas worldwide continues to be monitored by the international community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49547/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 153. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he continues to use his influence at EU and UN level with a view to ensuring that women and girls under various regimes worldwide not known for their observance of women’s human rights are encouraged to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49548/13]