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Ceisteanna - Questions: Foreign Policy (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: Global Ireland: Ireland's Global Footprint to 2025 was launched in 2018 and is a plan to expand and deepen Ireland's international presence and influence and generally to bring about greater engagement by Ireland in global affairs. Significant progress has been made in implementing the plan, as we have heard, and many new initiatives have been undertaken. New diplomatic missions have been...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: As the Taoiseach has said, last weekend, Ireland marked the 50th anniversary of our membership of the European Communities. The treaty of accession was signed by the then Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, and the then Minister for Foreign Affairs, Patrick Hillery. The decision to join the European Economic Community, EEC, was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Irish people in a referendum in which 83% of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 364. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will oblige teachers to use FFP2 face masks in the interest of health and safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2943/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (25 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 598. To ask the Minister for Health when booster vaccines will be made available to the 12 to 15 years of age cohort who have underlying health conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3172/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) who is having difficulties uploading documents online when endeavouring to make a claim for an allowance in respect of medical expenses can make an application in hard copy using conventional post; if a helpline is available to persons having difficulties making such claims during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 141. To ask the Minister for Health if fourth year radiation therapy students who worked on placement in a clinical site with patients who had Covid-19 during the pandemic are eligible for the €1,000 tax-free recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3720/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the strategic compass proposal brought forward by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3709/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: The European Commission has brought forward proposals for the so-called strategic compass for security and co-operation in Europe. The decisions in this regard are due to be taken at the March European Council meeting. What is the Irish approach to the strategic compass as negotiations on it continue?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: The strategic compass has been described as a pathway for European security and defence capabilities with the aim of developing a sovereign European strategy, resulting in smarter co-operation. It has the strong backing of the French President, Emmanuel Macron, who stated, when France assumed the Presidency of the European Union, "we must move from a Europe of cooperation within our borders...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: One aim of the strategic compass is to be able to act decisively when the need arises. The evacuation from Kabul Airport last year highlighted the need for this in a real way. We know there are proposals for a 5,000-strong rapid reaction force, greater investment in defence, and that Ireland has concerns about so-called Article 44 issues. Will the Minister give an assurance that Ireland's...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: 42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of negotiations between the UK and the European Union in relation to the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol; his views on whether these negotiations should be concluded as soon as possible given that assembly elections will take place in Northern Ireland in May 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: The Minister mentioned he met British Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, on 6 January. Did he notice a change in tone or attitude by the UK side on these negotiations? Would he agree these negotiations must be brought to a conclusion as soon as possible given the proximity of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections in May and the political issue the protocol has become? The UK is now also...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jan 2022)

Seán Haughey: I reiterate what Deputy Shanahan asked about earlier on and Deputy Jim O'Callaghan mentioned about the benefits of the Northern Ireland protocol. As Deputies have said, an extra effort is needed. I know the Minister, the Department and various organisations are doing a lot, but we need to stress continually the benefits of the protocol for Northern Ireland business. The Democratic Unionist...

Legacy Issues in Northern Ireland and New Decade, New Approach: Statements (1 Feb 2022)

Seán Haughey: I am sharing time with Deputies O'Connor and McAuliffe. The 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday was marked on 30 January last. As we know, a march for civil rights in Northern Ireland took place in Derry that day. The participants marched for basic civil rights and equality, to be treated equally in a society where the minority were seen as second-class citizens by the government. The first...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (1 Feb 2022)

Seán Haughey: 431. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland is committed to ensuring peace and stability in Bosnia-Herzegovina; his views on the recent actions by the President of Republika Srpska in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4267/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (1 Feb 2022)

Seán Haughey: 432. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied that Ireland is advocating sufficiently with the United States of America administration in relation to Irish issues; if his attention has been drawn to recent comments by an organisation (details supplied) on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4273/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (1 Feb 2022)

Seán Haughey: 632. To ask the Minister for Health if he will recommend that hyperemesis medication taken by pregnant women be covered by the drug payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4264/22]

Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022: First Stage: Cabinet Committees (2 Feb 2022)

Seán Haughey: 11. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [4635/22]

Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022: First Stage: Cabinet Committees (2 Feb 2022)

Seán Haughey: The UK has been out of the EU for over a year now. What analysis is being undertaken by the Cabinet committee on the effects of Brexit on the Republic of Ireland? Some headlines in recent weeks have made reference to the effective end of the so-called land bridge, in that there has been a dramatic fall in Irish lorries using British ports and a rise in direct ferry routes to mainland...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (2 Feb 2022)

Seán Haughey: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made regarding a new model to identify concentrated levels of disadvantage in schools; if a consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders; if so, if she will outline the components of this model; when additional schools will be considered for DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5279/22]