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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Agreements (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: 31. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the implementation of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement and its ratification by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28083/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Agreements (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: This question is on the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement of which we are part. It is particularly important in the context of the reaction of the Trump Administration to immigration over the last week or so. Ireland could send a strong message to America on how to deal with countries in Latin America by negotiating and bringing this further. That would be important.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Agreements (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Minister for his response. Unfortunately, it is very similar to a response given a number of months ago, I think in February and to a parliamentary question on the same issue as well. That in itself is quite worrying. I am convenor of the Ireland-Cuba interparliamentary group. Last week we had one of the Cuban five, Fernando González, visit the Dáil together with...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: EU Agreements (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: I thank the Minister again. In his response in January this year, he said that nine member states had ratified the agreement. There are now 14 but Ireland still is not among them. That is worrying and I am afraid that if I put in the same question again in November, I will get the same response. That is not acceptable at this stage. I welcome the possibility that there is additional...

Other Questions: Humanitarian Aid (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: 34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland's concerns will be made known at European level regarding a search and rescue ship (details supplied) and the lack of true humanitarianism within the fortress Europe mentality of certain member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28006/18]

Other Questions: Humanitarian Aid (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: Some Members more so than others are in breach of the time. That should be mentioned. Members on this side of the House are very conscious of the time and stick to it. That would make a big difference in delivering the questions in an appropriate time. This question has unfortunately come back as a topic on the news again, with the vessel having difficulty docking at Malta last night....

Other Questions: Humanitarian Aid (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: It is a symptom of a much bigger problem; that is certainly true. While the offer Ireland has made is very welcome, I would be concerned in light of the previous offer we made to take in 4,000 refugees from Italy and Greece. We have taken in less than one third of that number at this stage, approximately 1,400. It is an offer but does it actually mean anything? That is what I am getting...

Other Questions: Humanitarian Aid (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: We should continue to do that but we should be doing so in a proactive way rather than waiting for countries like Malta to say that they have a problem before we step in. That is a way to send a message to the countries that are saying we cannot have this and that are pursuing a right-wing agenda and blaming immigrants for everything. We also should be calling into question Europe's...

Pre-European Council: Statements (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the upcoming Council meeting, which is important on several issues such as Brexit, migration and neutrality. Even if we get everything we want through the Brexit deal, we will come out worse off because of the threats Europe is posing to our neutrality. We will give away far more than we will gain if we continue on this road and if we...

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate, although it is not a debate to which I wanted to contribute because the Bill plays to the crowd and looks for the simplest form of kudos it can. I was not going to speak on it because I did not feel it was worthwhile. Having examined the submission of the IPRT, and examined the Bill itself I felt it was important to speak on it...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: 48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date with his British counterparts regarding release of files concerning the Dublin and Monaghan bombings and other legacy issues; and if the setting up of an historic investigation unit here will receive support. [28008/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Economic Sanctions (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: 49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to support a boycott (details supplied) which specifically targets illegal Israeli settlement goods under international law in view of the recent killings in Gaza by Israeli state forces. [28009/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: 61. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which trade and co-operation between Ireland and Cuba will be progressed following on from the 2017 memorandum of bilateral co-operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28010/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: 76. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will voice concerns at EU and international level to request the government of Honduras to release all political prisoners and to demonstrate a commitment to ensure the safety and human rights of those detained for exercising their right to peaceful protest. [28007/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Directives (27 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: 159. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the terms of the opt-in to the EU receptions directive, including the conditions of asylum seekers' access to work will be announced; if provisions will be made to reduce restrictions to the right to work as the policy stands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28120/18]

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: This weekend, the Pride parade, with the theme "We are Family" will take place in Dublin. The theme is apt when one considers how far we, as a country, have come with the passing of the same-sex marriage referendum. Ireland was the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by means of a popular vote. Although it can seem like Ireland is becoming a fully inclusive and open society, if one...

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: That is the point; it is not enough to just do the headline issues as these are the actions that need to happen for them to have real meaning. The Tánaiste is right when he says that many families will be celebrating this weekend at Pride. It will, however, be empty unless they can see these actions will take place. It is a mundane part of the recognition for them. Perhaps the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (28 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: 22. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which it will be ensured that women from Northern Ireland will have unfettered access to abortion services in County Donegal in view of its proximity to Northern Ireland and in further view of the fact that women in the jurisdiction do not have access to full healthcare rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28255/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (28 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: 65. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the proposed establishment of the parental reference group aimed at addressing complex medical needs in children; if issues related to respite needs for families in County Donegal and the loco parentis principle will be addressed as part of this new engagement mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28259/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (28 Jun 2018)

Thomas Pringle: 73. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which the recently announced review of ambulance provision in south and west County Donegal will be carried out; the timeline for the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28257/18]