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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 58. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Leaders' Questions on 9 February 2017, if she will address the problems relating to the immigration status of those young persons not in direct provision who, due to the lack of regularisation, cannot proceed to third level, employment or access social services, many of whom have been through second level education. [7645/17]

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Can I clarify if the Chairman is going to go through each programme? I have a couple of questions about some of the programmes.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: Like Deputy Grealish, I wondered if there are plans to open any further embassies. There is interest from certain countries in having an Irish embassy there. I acknowledge the recent visit to Kenya when I was with the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, and Mr. Michael Gaffey. It was positive and progressive to see the work of our embassy there under the ambassador, H.E. Vincent O'Neill...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The first one?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I have one general question on the effect of Brexit in diverting money that we have already committed to all of these programmes, including security and migrant refugee issues. Can the Minister assure us that our programmes will continue regardless of the additional costs?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (16 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I know the answer the Minister will give to my question, that is, that our neutrality is respected and intact. That there is a mandatory contribution, in addition to a voluntary one, under the common foreign and security policy raises issues. We cannot ignore what has been brought to light regarding what has been happening in Shannon. I know the Minister will tell me our neutrality is not...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (21 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 124. To ask the Minister for Finance to set down the savings and yield to the Exchequer from standardising at 20% the rate at which all persons receive tax relief on contributions to occupational pension schemes, RACs and PRSAs. [8090/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Data (21 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 125. To ask the Minister for Finance to set down the savings and yield to the Exchequer from reducing the earnings cap for pension tax relief on contributions to occupational pension schemes, RACs and PRSAs from €115,000 per annum to €75,000. [8091/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (21 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with regard to the staffing schedules outlined in the DEIS programme, his attention has been drawn to the consequences of applying the pupil-teacher ratio of 20:1 in existing junior DEIS band 1 schools that currently retain additional teaching posts which allow a pupil-teacher ratio of 15:1 in junior classes, a legacy of previous...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will progress Ireland's recognition of Palestine as a state, in view of the recent approval by the Israeli Government of further construction of settlements, the illegality of which has been reaffirmed by the United Nations Security Council and the violation of international law. [8689/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to the ongoing settlement issue in Palestine and our recognition of the two-state solution, particularly in view of the fact that the illegality of the settlements has been re-affirmed by the United Nations Security Council.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister. The settlement issue shows a disregard, a disdain and an indifference to international law and also to the United Nations Security Council. The ongoing policy of settlement expansion has to be seen in light of the possibility of the two-state solution. The Minister was there, as was I. When one is there and sees the extent of the settlement building one gets a real...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Middle East Issues (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: The reality is that the settlements are continuing. I want to acknowledge the Israeli opposition to this as well. The vote in the Knesset was 60 to 52 and the Government's top lawyer has called it unconstitutional. A number of Israeli NGOs are actively opposing this regulation Bill. I acknowledge the information that SADAKA has sent. Many parliaments have voted to recognise a Palestinian...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 36. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to the historic visit of President Higgins to Cuba, his plans for further engagement with Cuba, in particular the way Ireland can contribute in resolving the issue of the banking difficulties. [8691/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 45. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had discussions at EU level regarding the arrangements in place with Turkey regarding migrants; his views on whether it is appropriate to implement agreements with countries that disrespect human rights records; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8690/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific proposals or contributions Ireland is making to the Foreign Affairs Council to ensure the safety of the Yazidi people subjected to genocide and slavery in northern Iraq by ISIS. [8692/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 57. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the trend of some EU countries applying conditions to development aid and countries using their development aid budgets for border protection. [8693/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations (22 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 123. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he has initiated any review of building regulations to speed the process of bringing voids back into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9083/17]

Other Questions: Student Accommodation (23 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 7. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to community concerns in those parts of Dublin in which there is an increase in the extent of student accommodation and an increase in the numbers of planning applications for same; and the reason there is no social aspect to the student accommodation. [9043/17]

Other Questions: Student Accommodation (23 Feb 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: My question relates to the extent of student accommodation in parts of Dublin Central, the concerns of the communities and the social implications of so much student accommodation in certain areas.